Based on Todd Hunter’s study, the most important characteristics for a
potential church planter/movement builder to have are
1. Strong, visionary leadership.
2. The ability to identify, recruit, train, deploy, monitor and nurture.
3. A proven track record under supervision.
4. An indigenous support group or a solid lifeline to a regional church.
5. A clear, written plan.
6. The pastor/planter/movement builder must take responsibility for the church to grow.
7. The issue of coupleness and a strong, supportive marriage.
8. Effective gathering techniques and ruthless evaluation of them (if you
can’t start, you can’t grow!).
9. Able to think and problem solve, i.e., sociological strangulation
problems, etc.
10. Someone who is sure of their call and full of optimism and faith.
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