Association of Vineyard Churches Criteria for a Vineyard Christian Fellowship in the Planting Stages

POTENTIAL CHURCH PLANT CRITERIA
Prior to First Year

• Pastor's Recommendation turned in to closest church plant coordinator

• Application completed and turned in to closest church plant coordinator
  Assessment completed with team from the district or region

• Action plan developed by planter, sending pastor and assessors. Coach is
  assigned who will oversee the training and development of the plant through
  the subsequent stages

CHURCH PLANT CRITERIA

• Has completed the training requirements; release form signed

• Has acquired the necessary funds to move and begin operations

• Has articulated the vision and is able to sell it

• Has a working understanding of the Vineyard Genetic Code

• Has moved and is established in the target area

• Is gathering a core group to facilitate growth to 50 people

MISSION CHURCH CRITERIA

• VCF Genetic Code in place in leaders

• 50 people (adults + children = 50) in general assembly

• Some form of children's program

• Two to three small groups

• Vineyard worship leader

• Non-residential/public meeting place

ESTABLISHED VCF CHURCH

• Vision demonstrated with measurable results

• VCF Genetic Code visible in ministries

• 100 people (adults + children = 100) in general assembly
  Functioning children's leadership team

• Growing infrastructure - 6 small groups

• Worship team

Targets

Second Year Target

• Leadership training in place

• Finances to support a full-time pastor

• Accountability - established church government

• A permanent meeting place (rented or purchased)

• Legal incorporation