Become a Church Planter:
Church Planter Readiness (CPR)
Are you READY? 20 Indicators

Instructions:
This questionnaire is a self-assessment tool that focuses on attitudes, values and abilities related to starting a new church in the city. After reading each item, please indicate the degree to which you feel that statement is true of you. Please read each choice carefully and circle the number of the response which best expresses your feeling.

Score the following items using the following scale:

1. My principal motivation for considering starting a church in the city is doing something so difficult that only God can do it, bringing glory to him alone.

5 4 3 2 1

2. My experience in city ministry coupled with St. Paul's approach, tells me the city is the most strategic place to effect change in the world.

5 4 3 2 1

3. I believe the gospel is the "power of God", able to change individuals and revitalize whole neighborhoods in the city.

5 4 3 2 1

4. I function best when I have conversations with people who are non-Christians.

5 4 3 2 1

5. I have a positive track record in church ministries I have started and led.

5 4 3 2 1

6. I find the best way to discover my spiritual gifts is through evaluating the effect of my actual ministry in the lives of people.

5 4 3 2 1

7. In the recent past, I have been an active participant in a church planting start-up.

5 4 3 2 1

8. I work best when I am with people of various ethnic and religious backgrounds.

5 4 3 2 1

9. My spouse (if applicable) takes an active, personal part in ministry of the church.

5 4 3 2 1

10. I consistently pray for specific non-Christians in my sphere of influence.

5 4 3 2 1

11. I am currently building multiple relationships with the un-churched in order to bring them to Christ.

5 4 3 2 1

12. People tend to take notice, listen and come back when I preach.

5 4 3 2 1

13. I perceive my primary role as the church planter would be to train, equip and release people to do ministry.

5 4 3 2 1

14. Influential leaders in my life (who know me well), tell me I should be involved in starting a new church.

5 4 3 2 1

15. Times of disappointment and struggle usually strengthen my resolve to continue to follow God's call on my life.

5 4 3 2 1

16. Evidence of my growing walk with the Lord encourages followers to trust my leadership.

5 4 3 2 1

17. This past year I pursued more learning on church planting through reading, seminars or meeting with a mentor.

5 4 3 2 1

18. I thrive and am highly energized by maintaining a hectic, demanding schedule.

5 4 3 2 1

19. When under pressure I make it a priority to schedule regular time for private prayer, Bible study and worship.

5 4 3 2 1

20. Through personal relationships with people in my community I have discovered needs that moved me to practical action.

5 4 3 2 1

OR

To score your CPR yourself, add the numbers you chose above for the total score. Then compare with the score of gifts and qualities that match effective church planters.

80-100: Potential Church Planter: you match many of the qualities of effective church planters. Seek ways to confirm your calling and placement.

60-79: Church Planter Associate: Continue checking it out, you could be an excellent team member with a church planter.

40-59: Learner: Talk to a leader in your life and explore special ministries related to church planting which will give you added experience.

15-39: Investigator: Your gifts will blossom in other areas of ministry.

© Copyright ICPC, J. Allen Thompson, 2004

  

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