Glossary
Church Specific

Church Planting Fund

By: Alec Hollingsworth
Updated:  
June 16, 2025

DEFINITION:

A Church Planting Fund is money set aside specifically to support the creation and growth of new church communities.
A Church Planting Fund is a designated fund within a church or denominational organization that is specifically allocated for starting new churches or congregations. These funds are used to cover expenses such as securing meeting spaces, outreach programs, pastoral support, marketing, and other startup costs related to establishing a new church community. Donations and grants are often solicited for this purpose, and detailed tracking is necessary to ensure the funds are used solely for church planting activities. Proper accounting and transparency are crucial, as donors and leadership require clear reporting on how the resources are being deployed to advance church growth initiatives.

Key Takeaways

  • Supports launching new church communities
  • Requires dedicated tracking and transparency
  • Often funded by targeted donations or grants

Why It Matters

It ensures resources are properly managed and reported for new church initiatives.

Real World Example

A regional church network establishes a Church Planting Fund to expand into underserved neighborhoods. They solicit contributions from member churches and individuals, raising $100,000 dedicated to this cause. The network uses the fund to hire a church planter, lease a meeting space, purchase outreach materials, and organize community events. With careful accounting, each expenditure is tracked and reported to donors, demonstrating responsible stewardship. As the new church grows, the fund continues to support its needs until it becomes self-sustaining.

How Aplos Helps

In Aplos, organizations can easily set up and manage a Church Planting Fund as a designated fund. This allows users to track donations, allocate expenses, and generate detailed reports for leadership and donors, ensuring accountability and transparency in church planting efforts.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of a Church Planting Fund?

It is used to set aside resources specifically for launching and supporting new church communities.

How is a Church Planting Fund tracked in Aplos?

Aplos allows you to set up designated funds, track donations, expenses, and generate reports for full transparency.

Who can contribute to a Church Planting Fund?

Contributions can come from individuals, member churches, or grant-making organizations interested in church expansion.

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