Church planting 101
what we doLearn the basics of church planting at this practical training
The fundamentals to start your church planting journey
Converge Church Planting 101 is two days of practical training where you will learn the basics of starting a church. This training is a great tool if you’re interested in church planting, starting a church or learning how to start a new campus of an existing church, or if want to learn how your church can improve the way it ministers to your community. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with other church planters who will be in the trenches in you.
You will learn to:
• Recruit and equip your launch team
• Build a financial structure that creates sustainability
• Maximize the guest experience
• Design a weekend experience that connects with your community
• Become a legal entity
• Develop an effective marketing plan
You will also have the opportunity to meet and build relationships with other church planters who are on the same journey.
Who should attend?
• Pastors who desire to understand the world of church planting
• Church planters who desire to sharpen their skills
• Coaches that want to know what’s new in church planting
• Pastors looking to restart a church and build a new foundation
• Launch team members who want to be a strategic partner in the start of a new church
See individual training for cost and schedule.
Upcoming Church Planting 101 training
What church planters are saying about Converge
Dating back to shepherds on the Middle Eastern plains (Genesis 29:2–3), feeding, protecting and growing a flock works best when we coordinate and collaborate with others. I’m grateful for and better because of fellow Converge leaders and churches.
Great videos. Short, sweet and challenging. Looking forward to growing together as a board using this tool to help us be a unified team moving in God’s direction for his people.
This residency has provided room for me to recruit, train, organize and lead a team toward preparing to plant a church.
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