3. Get a Coach.
Every church planter needs a coach. Repeat: Every church planter needs a coach.
A good coach will walk alongside you in all aspects of church planting. A good coach will help you to balance life, health, work, ministry and family as you plant the church. Every church planting network leader that I know sees the value of coaching. Dave Devries, Ed Stetzer and Bob Logan have all written on this extensively.
Ed Stetzer says:
“If you are planting a church, you need a coach (yes, maybe even a paid one). The coach (or mentor) can help planters focus on goals and actions steps related to all seven issues. I know that may overwhelm you, but you are investing in viability. How much will it cost you personally if the church plant closes? We all know that the cost goes far beyond dollars and cents for all involved.”
