New Church Development is one of the most effective ways to invite people to experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ. The reasons why New Church Development is effective in reaching the unchurched are many. New churches provide more opportunities for people to be in leadership.
New churches emphasize knowing one another and creating an atmosphere of belonging.
New churches are creating new traditions rather than explaining or upholding previous traditions. New churches understand that to survive they need to reach out to new people. Thus evangelism is not an option but a part of who they are. This manual is intended to be a resource for those interested in New Church Development. It is not an answer for every situation, but a tool to stimulate creativity and give guidance to congregations, sponsoring committees, and pastors who are involved in new church development.