Planting Churches Among the City's Poor - Volume 2

174 • P LANTING C HURCHES AMONG THE C ITY ’ S P OOR : V OLUME 2

E. Sponsoring mission projects and ministry internships

F. New urban church plant endorsements and support

G. Association representation among larger Christian community

IV. Providing Pastoral Support Care

A. Credentialing and recognition of association-approved pastors

B. Supplemental income support for new churches

C. Home and/or parsonage allowances

D. Facilities grants and/or loans to new churches

E. Pastoral retreats, counseling, and equipping

F. Term life insurance aid

G. Health insurance support

H. Mentoring and supervision

V. Sponsoring Association Gatherings

A. How often

1. Quarterly

2. Semi-annually

3. Annually

4. Bi-annually

5. Tri-annually

B. Sponsored in specific locales

1. Local meetings