CORE STRATEGY FOR

Church Multiplication

“We believe church multiplication should be at the core of our energies and also at the heart of every congregation’s efforts and passion. We want to facilitate a movement of multiplying English-language disciple-making churches in strategic locations.”

- David Martin, Multiplying Churches Core Strategy Director

As a valued convention, we are passionately committed to involving all our churches in the critical mission of church multiplication. Each church has unique capacities and ways to engage, but we believe that every congregation—regardless of size—can play a vital role in the transformative work of church planting. Therefore, we've outlined four clear steps for meaningful participation:

Start with keeping informed about church planting efforts. We urgently ask all churches within our convention to actively pray for local churches and individuals dedicated to planting new congregations. Your prayers are crucial in paving the way for this vital work.

Engage further by building relationships with local churches involved in planting. As you pray for these efforts, we hope this leads to pledging financial support for those actively working in church planting. Your contributions can make all the difference.

Step up by partnering with like-minded congregations. Offer support through prayer, finances, and active involvement. Church partnerships can vary, but the goal remains to create collaborations that amplify our collective impact for Christ.

The highest level of participation comes when a local church commits to training and sending leaders and members to plant new churches. As our congregations mature, we believe that sending individuals to establish new churches embodies the natural and biblical expression of healthy discipleship in a local church.

Church planting is the most substantial way to see that the Great Commission is fulfilled, and we hope every church recognizes the value and importance of participation.

Let us unite in this sacred calling. By following these four steps—Prayer, Pledge, Partner, and Parent—we can collectively multiply our Great Commission work and transform our communities through the power of church planting. Join us in this vital mission that promises to bless our churches and the world around us!

For additional questions and information, please reach out to us at multiplying@ibc-churches.org.

Meet the Team

David Martin
Lee Hanson
Stephen Campbell
Lydia Whitley
Taylor Whitley
Jeff Hinman
Nate Korpi
Ngewi Fet

David Martin

Core Strategy Director for Church Multiplication

David has been a pastor at IBC Cologne for nearly 12 years and is currently the lead pastor for IBCC’s new church plant in Aachen, Germany. After revitalizing the church from 2013-2017, he led a team to plant IBCC’s first church, IBC Bonn, in 2019. IBCC planted its second church, IGK, its first international, German-language Baptist Church in 2024. He also manages the Aquila Initiative, a non-profit that offers local churches a curriculum for training leaders and future planters.

Recently, David recognized the significant gap in accessible resources for international churches, inspiring him to establish Prisca Publishing. This company provides valuable materials reflecting insights from global ministry leaders. David aims to empower churches through his work, fostering growth and connection in the international church community.

“Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen” (Hebrews 13:20–21).

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