God uses all kinds of temperaments, talents, and traits to start churches. And yet there are some common characteristics of successful church planters. It is our intent through this article to help you look at your gifts and ministry honestly to determine if you have what it takes to plant a church. It does take a special personality and calling from God to plant a church. Obviously a church is not a business, but there are several reasons this definition will fit the church planter.
Lets take first things first.
A person who organizes. The church planter needs the ability to cast a vision. This vision needs to be the vision God has given you through your own Bible study, prayer, and ministry experience. An important function of the organizing ability is the ability to get others to buy into the vision. Church planting is a major undertaking.