Intentional apprenticing at a HUB Church for greater effectiveness in church planting

Aspiring church planters may experience a lack of heightened effectiveness if they do not engage in intentional apprenticeship. Since the essence of an apprenticeship imparts the why and how of a skill from an experienced individual to the learner, those who understand and commit to apprenticeship can experience the benefits of a multiplying church.;This project examined the biblical precedence for apprenticeships by utilizing the researching select biblical apprentice relationships. Additionally, the general literature review portion of this project demonstrated that optimal apprenticing takes place up close and in real-time, which allows for critical coaching conversations to further develop the proficiency of the learner.;The one-year apprenticeship at Newlife, a HUB Church, as well as the accompanying 360 Personal Leadership and Church Planting Readiness Assessment, provided an essential hands-on learning opportunity, which reinforced the importance of engaging in a local church for greater effectiveness in church planting. The outcome was the launch of Newhope, a HUB church that applied the insights and practical applications gleaned from the apprenticeship.