These relocating churches examine their mission and priorities in order to best serve Christ and minister to the community in fulfillment of their understanding of the Great Commission. At the same time, they work to establish on-going ministries and congregations when they leave a community. Typically, a group of twenty to thirty members of the church will form the study committee. They will be divided into teams to study and report back on a number of topics raised by the questions. The questions are intended to produce research to be developed into a formal report to the church.
Baptist autonomy involves the entire church in the decision.
Sentiments are strong in most churches for a particular historical location. Therefore, a church considering relocation must attempt to discover the direction of the Holy Spirit. This requires a serious look at the purpose of that church in view of Christ's purpose for the church. These twenty-five questions are intended for preliminary information only. Careful and prayerful preparation is essential prior to conducting a study on the potential for relocation.