The impact of a one-day training event on increasing the readiness of a medium-sized Wesleyan church to plant a daughter church

Multiplication is central to God's character. It is evident in his creation. It is an indication of his blessing. Church planting is an expression of multiplication. Theologically church planting is a tangible representation of the incarnational presence of Christ. Churches that plant churches live out the multiplication and incarnational heart of God.;The effectiveness of a church multiplication movement is squarely on the shoulders of the established church. A primary reason provided by pastors for not planting churches is lack of knowledge. Training designed to equip pastors in the development of a Parent Church Action Plan would address this concern.;This thesis explores the biblical and theological foundations for church planting, as well as the impact of a one-day training event on increasing the readiness factor for local church leaders to daughter a new church.