ABSTRACT
MASTER OF DIVINITY FIELD PROJECT REPORT
by
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This Field Project Report revealed…

Style Guide (delete this text box)
Students must submit a report that follows the Teleo University Style Guide available at “My Teleo” on the school website: www.teleouniversity.org/writinglab  

Instructions and Required Content
In this ministry project thesis option, MDiv students are to write a 25-45 page (6,000-11,000 word) report that describes the 36 month disciple making church revitalization field project implementation as recorded in the Ministry Data Sheets. MDiv students must include a Chapter 2 Literature Review: 
•	Students must demonstrate reading and research skills and proper citation of sources in chapter 2. Students must cite multiple sources for each vital sign research but may include some citations from T-Net curriculum. 
•	Students submit the MDiv Field Project Report as part of the Doctor of Ministry application process to demonstrate requisite skills in research methods and academic writing. 
•	Students with minimal library resources because of language may graduate using only T-Net curriculum as their resources and may apply for the Tier 2 Diploma but they may not apply for the Tier 2 MMin or Doctor of Ministry in church growth programs because they have not demonstrated research skills.

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MASTER OF DIVINITY FIELD PROJECT REPORT

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MASTER OF DIVINITY FIELD PROJECT REPORT

A Ministry Project Thesis 
Presented to the Faculty of
Teleo University

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Divinity

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
	Page
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …	v
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	vi
Chapter 1 – The Challenge Overview of the Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	1
Background: About the Author. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
Problem/Need for Intentional Discipleship . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .	3
Context of Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
Initial Interview Data Worksheet Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Personal Spiritual Journey Evaluation (optional) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Statement of Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Vital Signs (Defined, Explained, and Why They are Important)  . . . . . .	7
Definition of Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Chapter 2 – Review of Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Vital Sign 1: Church Attendance Growth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Vital Sign 2: Giving Growth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Vital Sign 3: Equipping, Mobilizing & Multiplying Disciple Makers. . .	13
Vital Sign 4: Mobilizing Adult Participation Sequential DM Groups. . .  	15
Vital Sign 5: Culturally Effective Evangelism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	17
Vital Signs 6 and 7: Church Planting Movements through DBS. . . . . . .	19
Chapter 3 – Vital Signs 1-2: Attendance and Stewardship Growth. . .. . . . . . . . . 	20
Vital Sign 1: Church Attendance Growth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Vital Sign 2: Giving Growth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Chapter 4 – Vital Signs 3-4: Disciple Making Leaders and Groups. . . . . . . . . .	22
Vital Sign 3: Equipping, Mobilizing & Multiplying Disciple Makers. . .	23
Vital Sign 4: Mobilizing Adult Participation Sequential DM Groups. . .  	24
Chapter 5 – Vital Signs 5-7: Evangelism and Church Planting. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Vital Sign 5: Culturally Effective Evangelism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	26
Vital Signs 6 Church Planters Apprenticed to lead Outreach DBS. . . . .	27
Vital Signs 7: House Church Plants using DBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	28
Chapter 6 – Summary and Conclusions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
Principles that Help Revitalize a Local Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
Local Church Revitalization in this Unique Cultural Context. . . . . . . . .	31
Conclusions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
Works Cited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	36
Appendixes
Appendix A: Vital Signs Summary Data . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	37
Appendix B: Final Ministry Data Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38

LIST OF FIGURES [formatting sample]
	Page
2.1	Engel’s Evangelistic “Countdown” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	13
2.2	Mentoring Continuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
4.1	Locations of Churches Studied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
4.2	Primary Reasons for Attraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	24

Figures and Tables
Tables are text or numeric data (see sample Table 3.2 below), while figures are graphic or pictorial. A table or figure must be directly related to a specific section of your paper but should be easily understood independently of the description in your paper.

List of Figures (delete this text box)
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List of Tables
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Table 3.2 Sample Table

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I thank Dr. Dale E. Galloway, Dr. David Bauer, Dr. Harold Burgess, and Dr. Leslie Andrews of Asbury Theological Seminary for their guidance and encouragement. I thank my church family, Dr. Ray Cotton, and the pastoral staff and congregation of New Hope Community Church for their kindness and support through this process. I thank my secretary, Susan Nichols, for her help, and I especially appreciate the support, accountability, encouragement, and assistance of my congregational reflection group, Jerry Schmidt, Carl Buckle, Renee Carr, and Dave Vanasen, who met with me regularly during the fourteen months of research and writing. Dave Vanasen's assistance and encouragement was especially helpful.
I thank Dennis Blevins, Director of Mission Portland, for his partnership in this study of Portland area churches. I also thank the great churches of Portland that participated in this study. We are working together to see the transformation of our city through the love of our Savior Jesus Christ. 
Finally, I express my deepest gratitude to my wife and children for their kindness in freeing me to complete this project. Their love, support, and understanding have been greatly appreciated during these many months of research and writing. I am grateful for all of those who have taken this journey with me.

Chapter 1 
The Challenge Overview of the Study (2-5 pages)
Your content written here and when citing a source by quoting or summarizing an idea give attribution to that source using parenthetical citation in the text using the author’s last name or the first word(s) used in the Works Cited at the end of the paper (Surname pages). Avoid single sentence paragraphs and use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Background: About the Author
Avoid single sentence paragraphs and use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Problem/Need for Intentional Discipleship 
Use a paragraph format to introduce the need for intentional discipleship in your church, culture, denomination, etc.  
Challenge: Outreach
Use a paragraph format to describe the challenge of helping church members gain an “outreach” vision to finishing the Great Commission in the surrounding “neighborhood” of 1000.
Challenge: Disciple Making Groups
Use a paragraph format to describe the challenge of engaging members in sequential disciple making structures such as small groups.
Context of Study
Describe the Church
Use a paragraph format to describe the local church. How old, what denomination, attendance, economic status of attendee, etc.  
Describe the Cultural Context
Use a paragraph format that includes a description of the neighborhood; city; region; and nation. What are the unique or distinct cultural influences?
Initial Interview Data Worksheet Information
Church Attendance Figures
Using your Initial Interview Data Worksheet from Course 1, in a paragraph format or numbered outline to address the following questions. 1) On the average week, how many persons attend your church (or network of churches)? 2) Twelve months ago, how many persons attended your church (or network of churches)? 3) Ten years ago, how many persons attended your church (or network of churches)?________ 4) Or if your church is not yet ten years old, how old is it _______ and what was its attendance after the first full year? ________ 5) How long have you been a pastor (or other position) in this church? _________ 6) How many persons did your church win to Christ in the last 12 months who now regularly attend your church? _________  [or use the following numbered outline]
1. 	On the average week, how many persons attend your church (or network of churches)? 
2. 	Twelve months ago, how many persons attended your church (or network of churches)? 
3. 	Ten years ago, how many persons attended your church (or network of churches)?________
4. 	Or if your church is not yet ten years old, how old is it _______ and what was its attendance after the first full year? ________
5. 	How long have you been a pastor (or other position) in this church? _________
6. 	How many persons did your church win to Christ in the last 12 months who now regularly attend your church? _________
Contextualization
Using your Initial Interview Data Worksheet from Course 1, in a paragraph format address 1) the dominant language(s) and ethnicity of your neighborhood and area surrounding the church; 2) the dominant language(s) and ethnicity of your congregation; and 3) the dominant religion and culture of the area that surrounds the church. 4) Then add a further description of your church.
Statement of Purpose
Avoid single sentence paragraphs and use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Vital Signs (defined, explained, and why they are important)
Vital Signs 1-2: Attendance and Stewardship Growth
Write a brief paragraph that provides a general description of these two vital signs. If you have more than one sub-point to support a left-margin sub-header place these in bold text at the beginning of a new paragraph directly after the paragraph that introduces a left margin sub-heading.  
Vital Signs 3-4: Disciple Making Leaders and Groups
Write a brief paragraph that provides a general description of these two vital signs. If you have more than one sub-point to support a left-margin sub-header place these in bold text at the beginning of a new paragraph directly after the paragraph that introduces a left margin sub-heading.  
Vital Signs 5-7: Evangelism and Church Planting
Write a brief paragraph that provides a general description of these three vital signs. If you have more than one sub-point to support a left-margin sub-header place these in bold text at the beginning of a new paragraph directly after the paragraph that introduces a left margin sub-heading.
Definition of Terms
Your content written here and when citing a source by quoting or summarizing an idea give attribution to that source using parenthetical citation in the text using the author’s last name or the first word(s) used in the Works Cited at the end of the paper (Surname pages). Avoid single sentence paragraphs and use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”

Chapter 2 
Review of Literature (1-3 pages for each – 14-20 pages total)
Vital Sign 1: Church Attendance Growth
In this chapter you should use as many outside sources as possible but may cite T-Net curriculum manuals as sources but must cite them as described in the appendix of the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.” Your content written here and when citing a source by quoting or summarizing an idea give attribution to that source using parenthetical citation in the text using the author’s last name or the first word(s) used in the Works Cited at the end of the paper (Surname pages). 
Sub-heading Level 2 on Left Margin
Or, you may need to add sub-heading with multiple paragraphs for each sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Sub-heading Level 2 on Left Margin
Or, you may need to add sub-heading with multiple paragraphs for each sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Vital Sign 2: Giving Growth
You may provide a brief introduction to this vital sign and literature sources on this subject. Use as many outside sources as possible but may cite T-Net curriculum manuals as sources but must cite them as described in the appendix of the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Sub-heading Level 2 on Left Margin
Or, you may need to add sub-heading with multiple paragraphs for each sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Level 3 Sub-heading, Bold at Start of a Paragraph. You may need to add a level 3 sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Level 3 Sub-heading, Bold at Start of a Paragraph. You may need to add a level 3 sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Level 3 Sub-heading, Bold at Start of a Paragraph. You may need to add a level 3 sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Sub-heading Level 2 on Left Margin
Or, you may need to add sub-heading with multiple paragraphs for each sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Vital Sign 3: Equipping, Mobilizing and Multiplying Disciple Making Leaders
You may provide a brief introduction to this vital sign and literature sources on this subject. Use as many outside sources as possible but may cite T-Net curriculum manuals as sources but must cite them as described in the appendix of the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Sub-heading Level 2 on Left Margin
Or, you may need to add sub-heading with multiple paragraphs for each sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Sub-heading Level 2 on Left Margin
Or, you may need to add sub-heading with multiple paragraphs for each sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Vital Sign 4: Mobilizing Adult Participation Sequential Disciple Making Groups
You may provide a brief introduction to this vital sign and literature sources on this subject. Use as many outside sources as possible but may cite T-Net curriculum manuals as sources but must cite them as described in the appendix of the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Sub-heading Level 2 on Left Margin
Or, you may need to add sub-heading with multiple paragraphs for each sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Sub-heading Level 2 on Left Margin
Or, you may need to add sub-heading with multiple paragraphs for each sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Vital Sign 5: Culturally Effective Evangelism
You may provide a brief introduction to this vital sign and literature sources on this subject. Use as many outside sources as possible but may cite T-Net curriculum manuals as sources but must cite them as described in the appendix of the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Sub-heading Level 2 on Left Margin
Or, you may need to add sub-heading with multiple paragraphs for each sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Sub-heading Level 2 on Left Margin
Or, you may need to add sub-heading with multiple paragraphs for each sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Vital Signs 6 and 7: Church Planting Movements through Discovery Bible Studies
You may provide a brief introduction to this vital sign and literature sources on this subject. Use as many outside sources as possible but may cite T-Net curriculum manuals as sources but must cite them as described in the appendix of the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Sub-heading Level 2 on Left Margin
Or, you may need to add sub-heading with multiple paragraphs for each sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.
Sub-heading Level 2 on Left Margin
Or, you may need to add sub-heading with multiple paragraphs for each sub-heading. This will depend on the number of sub-topics you have for each Vital Sign.

Chapter 3
Vital Signs 1-2: Attendance and Stewardship Growth (2-5 pages)
Vital Sign 1: Church Attendance Growth
Introduce the chapter with an overview of the Vital Signs. Your content written here and when citing a source by quoting or summarizing an idea give attribution to that source using parenthetical citation in the text using the author’s last name or the first word(s) used in the Works Cited at the end of the paper (Surname pages). Avoid single sentence paragraphs and use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Initiatives and Results
In a paragraph format report initiatives and results based on Data Sheets. Use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide to help in citing sources. Download a soft copy at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Future Plans
In a paragraph format explain what will you do in the future to sustain your progress or improve this vital sign? Avoid single sentence paragraphs.
Vital Sign 2: Giving Growth
In a paragraph format introduce this vital sign and its significance. Use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide to help in citing sources. Download a soft copy at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Initiatives and Results
In a paragraph format report initiatives and results based on Data Sheets. Use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide to help in citing sources. Download a soft copy at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Future Plans
In a paragraph format explain what will you do in the future to sustain your progress or improve this vital sign? Avoid single sentence paragraphs.

Chapter 4 
Vital Signs 3-4: Disciple Making Leaders and Groups (2-6 pages)
Introduce the chapter with an overview of the Vital Signs. Your content written here and when citing a source by quoting or summarizing an idea give attribution to that source using parenthetical citation in the text using the author’s last name or the first word(s) used in the Works Cited at the end of the paper (Surname pages). Avoid single sentence paragraphs and use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Vital Sign 3: Equipping, Mobilizing and Multiplying Disciple Making Leaders
In a paragraph format introduce this vital sign and its significance. Use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide to help in citing sources. Download a soft copy at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Initiatives and Results
In a paragraph format report initiatives and results based on Data Sheets. Use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide to help in citing sources. Download a soft copy at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Future Plans
In a paragraph format explain what will you do in the future to sustain your progress or improve this vital sign? Avoid single sentence paragraphs.
Vital Sign 4: Mobilizing Adult Participation Sequential Disciple Making Groups
In a paragraph format introduce this vital sign and its significance. Use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide to help in citing sources. Download a soft copy at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Initiatives and Results
In a paragraph format report initiatives and results based on Data Sheets. Use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide to help in citing sources. Download a soft copy at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Personal Spiritual Journey Evaluation Congregational Surveys (optional)
Write paragraphs describing results from the Course 1 Personal Spiritual Journey Evaluation congregational survey compared to the second survey taken during Course 9. This element is optional.
Future Plans
In a paragraph format explain what will you do in the future to sustain your progress or improve this vital sign? Avoid single sentence paragraphs.

Chapter 5
Vital Signs 5-7: Evangelism and Church Planting (3-6 pages)
Introduce the chapter with an overview of the Vital Signs. Your content written here and when citing a source by quoting or summarizing an idea give attribution to that source using parenthetical citation in the text using the author’s last name or the first word(s) used in the Works Cited at the end of the paper (Surname pages). Avoid single sentence paragraphs and use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Vital Sign 5: Culturally Effective Evangelism Resulting in Engaged Disciples
In a paragraph format introduce this vital sign and its significance. Use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide to help in citing sources. Download a soft copy at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Initiatives and Results
In a paragraph format report initiatives and results based on Data Sheets. Use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide to help in citing sources. Download a soft copy at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Future Plans
In a paragraph format explain what will you do in the future to sustain your progress or improve this vital sign? Avoid single sentence paragraphs.
Vital Sign 6: Church Planters Apprenticed to lead Outreach Discovery Bible Studies
In a paragraph format introduce this vital sign and its significance. Use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide to help in citing sources. Download a soft copy at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Initiatives and Results
In a paragraph format report initiatives and results based on Data Sheets. Use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide to help in citing sources. Download a soft copy at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Future Plans
In a paragraph format explain what will you do in the future to sustain your progress or improve this vital sign? Avoid single sentence paragraphs.
Vital Sign 7: House Church Plants using Outreach Discovery Bible Studies
In a paragraph format introduce this vital sign and its significance. Use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide to help in citing sources. Download a soft copy at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Initiatives and Results
In a paragraph format report initiatives and results based on Data Sheets. Use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide to help in citing sources. Download a soft copy at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Future Plans
In a paragraph format explain what will you do in the future to sustain your progress or improve this vital sign? Avoid single sentence paragraphs.

Chapter 6: 
Summary and Conclusions (2-5 pages)
Introduce the chapter with an overview. Your content written here and when citing a source by quoting or summarizing an idea give attribution to that source using parenthetical citation in the text using the author’s last name or the first word(s) used in the Works Cited at the end of the paper (Surname pages). Avoid single sentence paragraphs and use the Teleo University Academic Style Guide available at the Teleo University website “Writing Lab.”
Principles that Help Revitalize a Local Church
Using a paragraph format, summarize principles that helped revitalize your local church as a disciple making church.
Local Church Revitalization in this Unique Cultural Context
Using a paragraph format, summarize ideas, principles, and suggestions to help improve local church revitalization in your cultural context.
Conclusions
Using a paragraph format, present your conclusions as a result of this 40-month ministry project.

WORKS CITED [sample formatting]
Adsit, Christopher B. Personal Disciple-Making: A Step-by-Step Guide for Leading a Christian from New Birth to Maturity. San Bernardino: Here's Life, 1988. 
Anderson, Leith. A Church for the 21st Century. Minneapolis: Bethany, 1992. 
Appel, Gene, et al. "Helping Guests Feel at Home" Leadership 19.3 (1998): 53-56. 
Arn, Win, and Charles Arn. The Master's Plan of Making Disciples. 1982. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998. 
Barna, George. User Friendly Churches. Ventura, CA: Regal, 1991. 
Bird, Warren, and Michelle C. Bird. "When Should Newcomers Become Leaders?" Leadership 11.4 (1990): 90-128. 
Burnett, David. Clash of Worlds. Crowborough, England: MARC, 1990. 
Cho, David Yonggi. Successful Home Cell Groups. Miami: Logos International, 1981. 
Church Dynamics International. Church Dynamics Leadership Training. Vista, CA: Here's Life, 1986. 
Coleman, Robert E. The Master Plan of Evangelism. 1963. Old Tappen, NJ: Revell, 1987.
Coleman, Robert E., et al. Disciplemaking: Training Leaders to Make Disciples. Wheaton, IL: Billy Graham Center, 1994.
Comiskey, Joel. G-12 Groups. Houston: Touch, 1999.
---. Home Cell Group Explosion. Houston: Touch, 1998.
---. Reap the Harvest. Houston: Touch, 1999.
Dennison, Jack. City Reaching. Pasadena, CA: William Carey, 1999.
---. "Incorporation Strategies." Lecture to PM742 Assimilation Strategies and Small Group Ministries. Multnomah Biblical Seminary. Portland, OR. Jan. 1994.
Appendix A:
Vital Signs Summary Data for Disciple Making Church Revitalization

Use the “Final Ministry Data Sheets” from the T-Net Tier 1 Auxiliary Manual Version 7.1 to complete the following vital signs summary for the church you sought to revitalize as a disciple making church.

Church name: _________________________Your Name/Position: _____________________
Country: _____________________________ Location/Center #: _______________________

Vital Signs: Calculate the following from your Ministry Data Sheets (DS = Data Sheets; Q2 = Question 2):
1.	Attendance Growth (DS Q2) Using Data Sheet Question #2,
a.	Write the total number of adults recorded as attending at Course 1 ________
b.	Write the total number of adults recorded as attending at Course 10 ________

2.	Giving Growth (DS Q5) Using Data Sheet Question #5,
a.	Write the average weekly giving as recorded at Course 1 ________
b.	Write the average weekly giving as recorded at Course 10 ________

3.	Number of Disciple Making Leaders (DS Q7/Q11)
a.	Write the number of primary leaders presently serving in the church as recorded in Data Sheet Question #7 ________
b.	Use Data Sheet Question #11 and enter the total number of current disciple making group leaders ____

4.	Number of Disciple Making Groups (DS Q14/Q15) 
a.	Use Data Sheet Question #14 and enter the total number of disciple making groups at this course _____
b.	Use Data Sheet Question #15 and enter the total number of adults currently attending a disciple making group _______ 

5.	Number of Converts (DS Q19) ____________  Use Data Sheet Question #19 and enter the total number of converts brought into the mother church and all Outreach Come and See Discovery Bible Study house church plants. 

6.	Number of Church Planting Apprentices (DS Q23) ___________ Use Data Sheet Question #23 to enter the current number of church planting apprentices. 

7.	Number of Church Plants (DS Q24 + Q25) ___________ Add Data Sheet Questions #24 and #25 and enter the current number of house church plants (Outreach Come and See Discovery Bible Study house church plants).
Appendix B
Course 10 Final Interview Ministry Data Sheets
Trainer – scan as a PDF and upload this document to tnetcenter.com or send it to your country director.
Country Director – scan as a PDF and upload this document to tnetcenter.com if the trainer cannot do so.

Name _____________________________________________  Date completed  _______________ 

Church Name ___________________________  Country ____________Training center # _______

Worship Attendance
1.  	If you are senior pastor of a network of churches, how many local churches are a part of it? ___
NOTE: For this and all future data, pick just one local church to report on in this Data Sheet. 
The name of the local church I will report on is ____________________________________________________

2.  	On the average week, how many persons (Adults and Children) attended this local church? 
•	The number of adults age 18 and older attending at:
Course One  _______   	Course Two _______	Course Three ______
Course Four _______   	Course Five _______ 	Course Six ________ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	Course Nine _______	Course Ten ______
•	The number of children birth through age 17 attending at:
Course One  _______   	Course Two _______	Course Three ______
Course Four _______   	Course Five _______ 	Course Six ________ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	Course Nine _______	Course Ten ______

3. 	Please give the following statistics for your church right now:
1. 	Average weekly church attendance reported at the start of the last T-Net course _________
2. 	Number of persons who quit regularly attending since last T-Net course _______
3. 	Number of new (already Christian) persons who started attending since last course ______
4. 	Number of new (newly converted) persons who started attending since last course _______
5. 	Average weekly church attendance at the start of this T-Net course _______

Stewardship
4. 	Have implemented all nine steps to increase giving in the church? (Yes  /  No) _________. If not, please explain:

5. 	What was the average weekly giving at the church, including the value of gifts of all kinds at:
Course One  _______   	Course Two _______	Course Three ______
Course Four _______   	Course Five _______ 	Course Six ________ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	Course Nine _______	Course Ten ______

6.  	Have re-taught the Stewardship Module to the church a second time? (Yes  /  No) 

Leader Training
7. 	How many primary leaders are serving in the church (church staff, elected leaders, adult influencers, adult group leaders and disciple makers)? 
Course One  _______   	Course Two _______	Course Three ______
Course Four _______   	Course Five _______ 	Course Six ________ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	Course Nine _______	Course Ten ______

8. 	How many primary leaders (were or) are still in the first Model Follow Me group?
Course Two _______	Course Three ______
Course Four _______   	Course Five _______ 	Course Six ________ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	

9. 	How many total persons are attending the first Model Follow Me group?
Course Two _______	Course Three ______
Course Four _______   	Course Five _______ 	Course Six ________ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	

10. How many of these persons (#9 above) have graduated from this first Model Follow Me group? And have finished the 1) Follow Me Discovery Bible Study lessons, 2) the two disciple making apprentice manuals (from Course 2), 3) Evangelism Training Course, 4) Steps Toward Spiritual Growth (from Course 3), and the 5) Bible Study Methods (from Course 4)? 
Course Six ________ 	Course Seven ______   Course Eight ______	Course Nine ______ 

11. How many persons are presently leading:
Outreach Come and See Groups __________ 	Level 2 Come and See Groups __________            Follow Me Groups __________  	Be with Me Groups________

12. What is the total number of persons being apprenticed by Disciple Making Group leaders (those listed in question #11 above) to lead new disciple making small groups? (Do not include persons being apprenticed by you in your first Model Follow Me group)
Course Four _______   	Course Five _______ 	Course Six ________ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	Course Nine _______	Course Ten ______

Disciple Making Group Multiplication
13. Has the church done the congregational launch? (Yes  /  No)

14. How many of the following kinds of groups does the church now have?
Outreach Come and See Groups __________ 	Level 2 Come and See Groups __________            Follow Me Groups __________  	Be with Me Groups________

15. How many (give a number) of the adult worship attendees are presently also attending one of the kinds of disciple making groups listed in question #14 above?
Course Two _______	Course Three ______
Course Four _______   	Course Five _______ 	Course Six ________ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	Course Nine _______	Course Ten ______

16. How many (give a number) of adults have progressed from one disciple making phase group to the next level (from an Outreach Come and See (CS) to Level 2 CS. +from a Level 2 CS to a Follow Me (FM), + from a FM into a Be with Me group) in the last 12 months before: 
Course Four _______   	Course Five _______ 	Course Six ________ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	Course Nine _______	Course Ten ______

Evangelism Training and Bible Study Methods (BSM)
17. How many of the church attendees have you now trained to share the gospel through the Evangelism Training Course? (use the grand total, not just new people trained between courses)
Course Three ______	Course Four _______   Course Five ______	Course Six _______ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	Course Nine ______	Course Ten ______

18.	The Follow Me groups are now teaching personal evangelism as part of their curriculum 
(Yes / No) _____

19.	How many persons have been both converted to Christ and now attend the church? Or, they attend one of the Outreach Come and See house church plants? (This does not include persons who were already Christians before they began to attend the church.) 
•	Added Between Courses One and Two __________
•	Added Between Courses Two and Three _________
•	Added Between Courses Three and Four _________ 
•	Added Between Courses Four and Five __________
•	Added Between Courses Five and Six   __________
•	Added Between Courses Six and Seven  _________
•	Added Between Courses Seven and Eight ________
•	Added Between Courses Eight and Nine _________
•	Added Between Courses Nine and Ten __________

20. There are ____________ primary leaders in the church. How many of these primary leaders have now started the Bible Study Methods training course? (number) _________.

21. The number of primary leaders who have finished the BSM course _________. 

22. The number of church members and attendees who have finished the BSM course _________.

Outreach Come and See DBS (Church Planter) Apprentices 
23.	The number of persons presently being apprenticed in a Model group to launch Outreach Come and See DBS (house church plants) is:
Course Three ______	Course Four _______   Course Five _______ 	Course Six  ______ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	Course Nine _______	Course Ten ______

24.	The number of Outreach Come and See DBS (house churches) planted by the apprentices listed in question #23 above:
Course Four _______   	Course Five _______ 	Course Six ________ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	Course Nine _______	Course Ten ______

25.	The number of Outreach Come and See DBS (house churches) planted by new leaders recruited and apprenticed from within the new Outreach DBS groups listed in question #24 above: 
Course Five _______ 	Course Six ________ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	Course Nine _______	Course Ten ______

26.	The number of Outreach Come and See DBS leaders (house church planters) being apprenticed to organize a new church location using the Church Planter Apprentice Manual:
Course Six  ______ 	Course Seven ______   
Course Eight ______  	Course Nine _______	Course Ten ______

Legacy, Definition of a Disciple Recipe, and Group Curriculum
27.	I have written, reviewed, and refined my legacy statement (Yes / No) ______

28.	The number of times I have communicated with my accountability partner is:
Between Courses Five and Six ___________
Between Courses Six and Seven__________ 	Between Courses Seven and Eight ________
Between Courses Eight and Nine _________	Between Courses Nine and Ten  __________

29. The church as finished a phased biblical definition of a disciple “recipe.” (Yes / No) _______

30. Every primary leader has a printed copy of this phased biblical definition of a disciple “recipe,” and they have trained how to use it as a disciple making tool. (Yes / No) __________

31. A phased biblical definition of a disciple “recipe” has been given to (almost) every member.  And training on how to use it has been provided. (Yes / No) __________

32. A disciple making curriculum has been selected for Come and See, Follow Me and Be with Me groups and all these groups are using it.  (Yes / No) ______ 

Ministry Community, Philosophy of Ministry (POM) 
33. The church has a complete written disciple making philosophy of ministry. (Yes / No) _______

34. The church leaders and congregation have approved this POM (Yes / No) ________

35. A Ministry Community is now functioning in the church (Yes / No) _________

36. The small group leaders and mid-size group leaders should meet at least twice a month for their personal discipleship growth by attending Ministry Community meetings or another approved disciple making meeting? The number of leaders meeting at least twice a month:
Course Six ________ 
Course Seven ______   	Course Eight ______  	Course Nine _______	Course Ten ______

Teacher Training
37. There are _____ small group and mid-sized group leaders. _____ of them have been trained in _____ of the Teacher Training Course lessons from Course 9.  ____ of these leaders have been trained how to teach Bible doctrines from Course 10.

Great Commission Expansion
38. I have recruited the following number of pastors to be trained in my training center:
Course One  _______   	Course Two _______	Course Three ______ 
Course Four _______   	Course Five _______

39. I have now finished teaching Course _____ to ______ students on (Date) _______________ in (Location) ________________________________.    I plan to teach Course ______ to ______ students on (Date) _______________ in (Location) __________________________________.

40.	The training center I am teaching has partnered with the country director and other centers to adopt the following remote part of my country in which to launch a new work to finish the Great Commission: _________________________________.  Promotion is scheduled there on the following date: _____________________ and the start of the first training center there is project to be on the following date: __________________.

41. The training center I am teaching has multiplied, and the students have started _____ next-generation training centers with a combined total of ______ students.

42. I have evaluated our church for Numerical Growth and made an intentional plan to improve in this area. (Yes / No) ________

43. I have evaluated our church for Spiritual Growth and made an intentional plan to improve in this area. (Yes / No) ________