In 2008, we’ve developed a more refined multi-phased process for incubating new BAM businesses.  This process establishes reusable templates for business analysis and development.  It also provides better hooks for partner Pro-bono Consultants in the US to make significant contributions.

Our six-phased approach encompasses jumpstarting and developing businesses to growing and transitioning from them. This approach was developed with the intention of increasing efficiency, clarity of expectations between the parties involved, and aiming for excellence for each project that we undertake with the CA Region.

Phase 1: Exploration

Deliverables during this phase may include:

• Church planting strategy summary (based on interviews, team’s existing church planting strategy documentation)
• Business concept papers
• High-level business model comparative matrix
• Recommendation for strongest business model for the location

Phase 2: Incubation

Deliverables during this phase may include:

• Business Plan
• Business Proposal for VC Investors
• Business Director Program participation
• Recommendation for business startup or return to Phase 1

Phase 3: Pre-Launch

Deliverables during this phase may include:

• Refined business plan
• On-the-ground trip
• Recommendation on whether to continue with the launch or re-group

Phase 4: Launch

Deliverables during this phase may include:

• Set up of ongoing support structure, including a board of advisors
• Business Director deployment

Phase 5: Growth

Deliverables during this phase may include:

• Next year’s business plan
• Ongoing recommendations for growing the company

Phase 6: Transition

Deliverables during this phase may include:

• Founders in oversight role
• Founders exit strategy