For some people detail is good! We understand that some people want to see a more detailed version of the plan. If you are interested in viewing our complete Strategic Plan, please click the link below to open or download a PDF file: Epic Church Strategic Plan Use the below link to download Adobeâ„¢ Reader if you do [...]
Starting a Church from scratch is not a cheap enterprise. There are large initial start up costs that deal with everything from purchasing equipment to acquiring 501c3 (non-profit tax-exempt) status. Along with initial startup fees there will be ongoing budget needs at Epic Church; anything from staff salaries to mailing out postcards. Count the Cost (Luke [...]
This stage in the strategy of Epic Church focuses on what happens after our launch is successful - setting the stage for longevity and future growth. Often times Churches will fail to plan past the initial launch; we feel it is imperative that we know where we are going next. Why Launch a Church? We believe [...]
This stage of the launch process for Epic Church involves research, initial contacts and foundational ground work that will give balance and stride to the rest of the project. This includes raising support, hiring staff, developing leadership standards, creating strategies, and becoming a part of the Andover community. All of this is done in order [...]
Every Church has Core Values that determine who they are and how they function. At Epic Church we want to be very purposeful in laying out what our Core Values are in order to function in a manner worthy of the Gospel. We believe that: Connecting people through Jesus means everything to God (Matthew 18:11-13 [...]
Why start new churches? The statistics are overwhelming. Nearly 4,000 churches close their doors every year. Not a single county in the US has a higher percentage of churched people than it did a decade ago. Out of 194 nations, only 11 has more unchurched people than the United States. Churches are losing ground - fast. [...]
Why Andover & East Wichita Kansas? Wichita is the largest city in the state of Kansas. Andover is a suburb located right up against the east side of the city. -According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Wichita’s population is 361,420 -The U.S. Census Bureau estimates population of Kansas in 2006 to have been 2,764,075. In Andover, the [...]
