Church Planting and Revitalization Year 1

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.