Starting the number of church plants equal to a minimum of ____ of the total number of churches in a state/region/nation annually is a part of the denomination's core values.

• A. 1 percent
• B. 3 percent
• C. 5 percent
• D. 10 percent

Answer: (B)

Growth is driven by setting a steady, proportional expansion goal. Committing to starting new churches at a minimum of three percent of the total churches in a state, region, or nation each year keeps the plan scalable to the size of the existing network. For example, with 100 churches, the target becomes at least three new church plants annually; with 250 churches, at least seven or eight. This approach balances ambition with practicality, ensuring the effort grows with capacity. A lower target, like one percent, would slow momentum; a higher target, such as five percent or ten percent, could strain resources. Three percent provides a realistic, sustainable pace for ongoing growth.