» Why church plants succeed: Todd Hunter

Previously we gave you the bad news on why Vineyard church plants failed according to Todd Hunter. Now here’s the good news.

The most common characteristics of successful Vineyard church planters:

1. They were hard workers.
2. The church did not suffer from ethnicitis (A terminal disease caused by inability to adapt to a changing community. Result: the church does not mirror its community. Peter Wagner)
3. They had a proven track record under supervision.
4. They were sure of their call.
5. They had an attitude of optimism and faith.
6. They had good social skills, were friendly and easily liked.
7. They took responsibility for the church to grow.
8. They were called as a couple.
9. They had our (Vineyard) values, priorities and philosophy of ministry.
10. They had indigenous support; and a lifeline to a regional church.
11. They had a strong marriage that remained strong during the planting effort.
12. They had never read Steve Addison’s blog.

Here’s the Todd Hunter’s full report.