Church Planting & Revitalization

This two-year track builds on The Art of Disciple-Making and is designed to train current and future pastors to start and strengthen gospel-centered churches. It combines rich theological instruction, practical leadership development, and real-world ministry engagement to equip servant-leaders for the work of planting and revitalizing healthy, reproducing congregations.

Participants will deepen their knowledge of God’s Word through courses in theology, biblical surveys, apologetics, ethics, and more—while also gaining critical pastoral skills in preaching, shepherding, counseling, and leadership. Special emphasis is given to the unique challenges and opportunities of church planting and revitalization, exploring how biblical principles shape vision, strategy, and day-to-day pastoral work in diverse contexts.

The training is intentionally hands-on. Students remain rooted in a local church ministry context while completing targeted assignments, developing ministry-defining documents such as a doctrinal statement, philosophy of ministry, philosophy of change, and a master church planting plan. Throughout the program, they will learn from experienced pastors, engage in mentoring relationships, and participate in ministry labs that bring classroom learning into practical application.

By the end of this program, participants will be prepared to launch and lead new church plants, breathe new life into struggling congregations, and multiply disciples and leaders for the sake of the gospel—impacting communities and generations to come.

Course Content

Welcome to Church Planting and Revitalization Year 1
Start Here + Welcome
Year One Schedule
Mark Your Calendar!
What is a Spiritual Coach?
Ministry Project #1: Doctrinal Statement
MinistryProject #2: Leading through Biblical Change
Ministry Project #3: Leading through Church Revitalization
Part One: Leading Church Revitalization - Essential Heart Postures (Weeks 1-8)
Week 1 Assignments
2 Topics
CPR Week 1 Podcast Listening & Response
CPR Week 1 See You Monday night!
Week 2 Assignments
2 Topics
CPR Week 2 Podcast Listening & Response
CPR Week 2 See You Monday Night!
Week 3 Assignments
4 Topics
1 Quiz
CPR Week 3 Podcast Listening & Response
One Paragraph Description for Leading Church Revitalization
One Paragraph Description for Leading Biblical Change
CPR Week 3 See You Monday Night!
Spiritual Coach Check-In
Week 4 Assignments
2 Topics
CPR Week 4 Podcast Listening & Response
CPR Week 4 See You Monday Night!
Week 5 Assignments
3 Topics
CPR Week 5 Podcast Listening & Response
Gospel Script
CPR Week 5 See You Monday Night!
Week 6 Assignments
2 Topics
CPR Week 6 Podcast Listening & Response
CPR Week 6 See You Monday Night!
Week 7 Assignments
3 Topics
1 Quiz
CPR Week 7 Podcast Listening & Response
CPR Week 7 Spiritual Coach Check-In
Spiritual Coach Follow-Up
CPR Week 7 See You Monday Night!
Week 8 Assignments
5 Topics
1 Quiz
CPR Week 8 Podcast Listening & Response
Leading Church Revitalization Outline
Leading Biblical Change Outline
CPR Week 8 Discipleship Huddle
CPR Week 8 See You Monday Night!
CPR Week 8 Quiz Christology
Part Two: Leading Church Revitalization - Pastoral Priorities (Weeks 9-16)
Week 9 Assignments
2 Topics
CPR Week 9 Podcast Listening & Response
CPR Week 9 See You Monday Night!
Week 10 Assignments
2 Topics
CPR Week 10 Podcast Listening & Response
CPR Week 10 See You Monday Night!
Week 11 Assignments
2 Topics
CPR Week 11 Podcast Listening & Response
CPR Week 11 See You Monday Night!
Week 12 Assignments
3 Topics
1 Quiz
CPR Week 12 Podcast Listening & Response
CPR Week 12 Spiritual Coach Check-In
CPR Week 12 Spiritual Coach Follow-Up
CPR Week 12 See You Monday Night!
Week 13 Assignments
2 Topics
CPR Week 13 Podcast Listening & Response
CPR Week 13 See You Monday Night!