Different denominations may have difference approaches to Church planting. In 1995 I was appointed Church Extension Minister in Newtownards, Northern Ireland. All I had was a piece of ground. I started knocking doors and talking to people. Three months later we started services and five years later the congregation was ready to go forward to call a Minister. By that time 275 families had joined the church. We did not have core group or initial group of families.

I am not sure if this is helpful.

Yours in Christ,

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David Porter
Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Minister of Second Dromara Presbyterian Church
Dromara, County Down, Northern Ireland