New churches are started in new communities or areas where population growth exceeds church growth. Financial Needs of New Churches New congregations are usually dependent on outside resources for start-up, land purchase or building purchase. New churches spend more dollars on advertising in order to establish their presence in the community. Each new church has a unique personality and will attract different types of people. The core group gives the church identity.
New churches are indigenous.
The leader usually works with a church planting team. The pastor and church planting team makes a sacrificial commitment to the new church. Since the new church start can be a stressful experience, the pastor and his family have special ministry needs. The pastor must be a visionary, self-starter. He must have an evangelistic zeal and a burden for the community.