1.4 TRAINING & SUPPORT (ABC's)

Missional Loans are also available to approved plants. Different planting models will have different needs, and it is expected that this will be taken into account as applications are assessed.

• Zero or low interest loans up to $25,000. In certain circumstances loans may be made up to $50,000, however the plant would need to strongly demonstrate the capacity to repay the loan over the allowable term.
• Loans are repaid over a maximum term of 5 years.
• Loan is provided and administered by Baptist Financial Services Australia Limited.
• Other support such as security is provided by Gen1K Fund if needed to meet lending conditions of BFS.

Available to approved plants making their first property purchase. Different planting models will have different needs, and it is expected that this will be taken into account as applications are assessed.

• Zero interest for up to the first 5 years, interest is capped to 5%pa for up to a further 5 years.
• Repaid over a maximum term of 25 years.
• Maximum amount is 60% of total cost or $450,000, whichever is the lower.
• Loan is provided and administered by Baptist Financial Services Australia Limited.
• Other support such as security is provided by Gen1K Fund if needed to meet lending conditions of BFS. This support is normally only provided for up to 7 years.

In limited cases the Association will acquire property strategically and may make such property available to an approved church plant on such terms as may be mutually agreed, for example at a reduced rental cost for the first 5 years. Generally, such property will be held by the NSW & ACT Baptist Churches Property Trust on behalf of the Association for an agreed period, the aim being for the church to purchase or take ownership of the property from the Association at a specified time in the future, subject to terms agreed. Approval by the Assembly Council is required.

1. Assistance with insurance coverage – public liability and voluntary workers cover. Provided free of charge while the plant is under the Gen1K Church Planting umbrella, up to a maximum of 5 years. <Contact> Tim Williams, Insurance Manager.
2. Partnering opportunities – The Advisory Group will work alongside approved plants to assist them in establishing support relationships. <Contact> Jamie Freeman
3. Equipping planters to raise support – Training is offered to equip church planters in the task of raising support. <Contact> Jamie Freeman
4. Equipping planters to teach stewardship principles – Resources are available to assist planters with the important task of teaching stewardship to core groups and newly planted congregations. <Contact> Jamie Freeman
5. Subsidised coaching – Approved church planters are eligible for subsidised ongoing coaching when it is provided by a recognised Gen1K Planting Coach. Maximum of one session per month, for up to 3 years. Reviewed annually. <Contact> Jamie Freeman.
6. Subsidised training – Approved church planters are eligible for subsidises at training events like the annual conference. <Contact> Jamie Freeman.
7. Auspicing: Sometimes church plants need to enter lease agreements or sign applications, contracts etc and are unable to do so in their own name. The Baptist Association will consider requests from approved plants to ‘stand in’ on behalf of the plant in these situations. Each request will be considered on its merits, with regard to any potential risks and responsibilities that may arise to the denomination as a result. Signoff will be by the Director of Ministries on recommendation from the Gen1K Church Planting Advisory Group. <Contact> Jamie Freeman.
8. Administrative support: Approved church plants receive a church start-up pack that helps navigate the administration requirements. There is the opportunity to talk this through with someone who knows how to set up bank accounts, ABNs etc. <Contact> Heidi Tak
9. Christian Copyright Licensing International: The basic fee for CCLI will be paid for approved plants for up to 5 years. <Contact> Operations Department