1. Training Centers for Church Planters Organizing Schools that Train Church Planters

2. Starting TCCP in a New Country Conducting the Omega Course Organizing TCCP in a Country TCCP Operations

3. ORGANIZING A TCCP TCCP WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Organizing a TCCP -------------------------------------1 st Session. How to Effectively Teach the Omega Course -------2 nd Session. Mentoring Training -------------------------------------3 rd Session.

4. Matt 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching to obey everything I have commanded you.

5. The vision of TCCP is to contribute toward the church’s work of reaching the lost world by training church planters. We serve the church. We desire to see saturation church planting across the world.

7. ORGANIZING A TCCP TCCP WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Organizing a TCCP -------------------------------------1 st Session. How to Effectively Teach the Omega Course -------2 nd Session. Mentoring Training -------------------------------------3 rd Session.

8. II. What does Scripture tell us is God desires? 2 Peter 3:9 1 Tim. 2:3-4 John 3:16 I. What is the Z? IS THIS OUR DESIRE ALSO?

9. III. What are essential actions that accomplish Z? Seven Phases to a Movement Omega Course Emphasizes All Paul’s great example

10. Exercise on Seven Essential Actions 1. Which of these seven essential actions are being done most effectively today in this country? 2. Which of these seven actions are most in need of our efforts to accomplish Z? 3. How important is church planting to the fulfillment of Z? 4. Is your vision to plant one church or to be part of a movement that will fill the world with biblical, gospel-preaching churches?

11. IV. How does a TCCP accomplish Z in its area? A. MISSION OF TCCP Our Mission is too serve the church as it strives fulfill the Great Commission to Go, MAKE DISCIPLES, Baptize, and Teach.

12. B. DISTINCTIVES No denomination affiliation Mentoring Omega Course Used of God in Church Planting Movement C. WE BELIEVE

13. D. The Omega Course 1. To Learn / To Apply 2. The Topics Topics Hours Vision 17 Church 19 Spiritual Character 16 Prayer 12 Evangelism 8 Leadership 12 Bible Study Methods 11 Cell Groups 13 Discipleship 6 Spiritual Warfare 3 Family 3 Stewardship 5 Preaching 3

14. 3. Five Manuals: Action Plans Example Exercises Manual 1: Research-Spiritual Mapping Manual 2: Cell Groups Plan Manual 3: Activities of New Church Manual 4: Potential Elders Manual 5: Multiply

15. To graduate a student must have started a cell group or a new church

16. E. What Activities are Required? 1. Information gathering and giving 2. Promotion of the TCCP Publicity Personal Contacts

17. Schedule Examples Three Hour Sessions 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Session 1 10:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Prayer Time 10:10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Recess 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Session 2 11:15 a.m. - 11:20a.m. Recess 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Session 3 Six Hour Sessions 9:00-10:00 am Session 1 10:00-10:10 a.m. Prayer Time 10:10-10:15 am Recess 10:15-11:15 am Session 2 11:15-11:20 am Recess 11:20-12:20 pm Session 3 1:20-2:30 pm Session 4 2:30-2:45 pm Recess 2:45-3:45 pm Session 5 3:45-4:00 pm Recess 4:00-5:00 pm Session 6

18. 4. Financial Policies/Costs Required Expenses for all TCCPs 1. Photocopying of the Omega Course pages. Other Possible Expenses?? 1. Facilities 2. Lunches 2. Snacks and drinks 3. Graduation 4. Trainer honorium or gift.

19. F.Who Carries Out the Activities? Coordination and Leadership Of a local TCCP  Organizing Board

20.  TCCP Leadership Team a.Coordinator/Leader of TCCP b.Promotion Coordinator c.Mentorship Coordinator d.Prayer Team Leader e.Finance/Records Coordinator f.Materials/Facilities Coordinator

21. WHERE DO WE BEGIN? First Meeting of Organizing Board Form a Leadership Team Hold Regular Meetings of Organizing Board to Make Key Decisions for First Class. Set Calendar Promote First TCCP Class Hold First Omega Course Class!!!

22. Questions and Comments

23. How to Effectively Teach The Omega Course God’s Purpose: Equip the Saints How to Fulfill God’s Purpose with the Omega Course.  Build Understanding  Give Experience in Practicing Desire Behaviors  Demonstrate and Develop Practices and Skills

24. B. Apply Principles of Adult Learning Differences in Self-Concept A. Tie the Lesson to the Needs of the Students Difference in Experience Differences in Readiness to Learn Differences in Time Perspective

25. C. Training Methods 1. Traditional Lecture 2. Questions and Discussion a. Content questions b. Spiritual character questions c. Practical application questions

26. 3.Case Studies 4. Role Plays 1. 2. 3.3. 4. 5. 6. Rom 3:23 Rom 6:23 1 Pet 2:24, 3:18; Jn 3:16 Rom 5:8 Jn 14:6 Heb 4:2 Jn 3:16-18, 36

27. C. Training Tools i. Board, Sheet ii. Story Telling

28. D. Opening Lesson Presentation 1. Preparation a. spiritual preparation b. know the students c. effectively prepare

29. 2. Presenting the Lesson A. passion B. make the lesson interesting C. involve the students D. organize the time carefully 3. Concluding the Learning E. Who is Qualified to be a TCCP Trainer

30. Questions and Comments

31. MENTORING TRAINING Mentors are influential and experienced people who personally help you achieve your life’s highest goals. The purpose of the relationship is to help the student achieve his goals.

32. What are the purposes of mentoring?  Great commission (Matt 28:18-20)  Deal with new tasks  To assure a healthy new church  Getting the most out of our training

33. Why is mentoring essential to saturation Church Planting mission?  Essential relationship  Jesus is our example  Biblical example: Barnabas  Paul

34. Concept Understanding Skill Attainment Application in Work Situation Lecture Method Presentation of content85%15%10% Demonstration Modeling the concept or technique85%18%10% Practice and Feedback Structured practice with structured feedback 85%80%18% Application with Mentoring Transferring skill to workplace with ongoing feedback 90% 80% adapted from Dr. Gerald Parker Importance of mentoring for learning

35.  Uncertain times Why is mentoring essential to the saturation Church Planting mission  Focus  Learning from model  Key to success  Many advantages

36. PROFILE OF A GOOD MENTOR A.Discernment B.Flexibility C.Patience and Persistence D.Vision E.Experience, Ability and Wisdom F. Trainer for the battle

37. G. Of prayer and of the Word H. Resources to share I. Humble J. How Church Planter will mentor others K. Takes initiative L. A resource M. Ask key questions N. Good listening O. Problem solving ability P. Sacrificial Love

38. Seven Phases to a Movement How could a mentor best help a church planter at each of these seven phases?

39. The Process of Mentoring I. Begin with Understanding: The Mentoring Agreement Responsibilities of Mentors of TCCP

40. II. ACTIVITIES OF A GOOD MENTOR A. Visitation by the mentor B. Record keeping/notes 1. keep notes on the training need by CP 2. key content of discussions in meeting 3. Progress in finding assistant leader

41. III.MENTORING MEETINGS  After each Omega Lesson  Nature of mentoring meeting 1. Preparation before Meeting a. consult the lessons b. consult the Action Plans c. note key questions

42. 3.During Meeting a. Begin perceived needs. b. Timely c. c. Discuss Mentor Report and Planning Agenda d. Bring Church Planter to next phase.

43. f. Encouragement e. Review reports of Action Plans

44. D. Between Meetings a. pray for the Church Planter b. Communicate by phone Final Victory

45. JERRY WOFFORD www.tccpe3.com jerrywofford@sbcglobal.net