Evangelism takes place when the evangelized become the evangelists. Therefore, the starting of a new church is the result of evangelism. As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. Those without God are lost and doomed to destruction. The Great Commission is the church's mandate to join God at His work.
Church planting is for any church and every church.
A key factor in starting and developing a new church is its effectiveness in reaching the unchurched while affording the opportunity for lay leaders to be at the hub of ministry. Church planting develops partnerships that serve as a catalyst for crossing racial, socioeconomic, and cultural barriers in order to accomplish the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ. The goal of Tennessee Baptists is to have every church praying, every church giving, every church witnessing, every church going, every church sacrificing, and very church planting. Return to top Jesus commanded every believer to be involved in missions when He gave the Great Commission. Let us follow our Master's example.