Preaching PointWhat is it?Preaching Point: A preaching point is often the first step toward establishing a daughter work. However, the term may also refer to satellite campuses. A preaching point is defined as a regular service or meeting, distinct from the mother church as to location or language and is designed to reach people who are currently unchurched. (For the purpose of the WI-NAM policy, the definition of a preaching point does not include services held in a prison, nursing home, on a college campus or a Home Bible Study group.)
How to StartNo pastor affiliated with the UPCI shall endeavor to start a preaching point without the approval of the WI District UPCI Board.
Any pastor desiring to start a preaching point should submit the WI District UPCI Application for New Preaching Point to the Presbyter of the section where the preaching point is to be located.
The Presbyter will be responsible for ensuring that all neighboring pastors are contacted and that the WI NAM Director is notified prior to forwarding the application to the WI District UPCI Board.
Once approved, services or meetings should commence within six (6) months.
If, at any point, the services or meetings are suspended, notification should be sent to the Presbyter.