The NEXT Church Conference
         Because EVERY church needs to know what's NEXT!

You'll learn how to

  • Develop your vision
  • Build a launch team
  • Develop credibility with the community
  • Promote the church to the community
  • Develop a worship experience
  • Install an intentional discipleship system
  • Hire the right staff in the right priority
  • Ride momentum without killing yourself!

Start with a Crowd, not a Core!
Most churches never grow beyond 200. But over 70% of churches we've coached have broken through the 200 barrier in the first two years!

NEXT emphasizes the power of the Gospel to transform an audience into a congregation.

Don't miss the NEXT conference! We will show you how to start a church with momentum by launching large. 

Watch for our 2008 Conference Schedule coming soon! 

The Extreme Sport of Ministry

Are you wired to start a church? Is God calling you? Is there a longing in you for a different kind of church? Maybe you’re in your 20’s and seeking how to start something new, a fresh approach to sharing the Gospel with your generation. We can help you by introducing you to others who share your common vision. You’ll learn from each other and develop relationships that will help you turn your dreams into reality.

Maybe you’ve been in ministry for ten years and understand what it takes to lead a church, but are looking to start a new church with your own ideas and vision. As an experienced leader we can help you by giving you a practical game plan for starting a new church so you avoid costly mistakes.

Introducing the NEXT Initiative

What do we hope for?

By 2012, we want to help launch 1000 healthy churches that have broken through the 200 attendance barrier and are impacting their communities. We want their church growth to be at least 50% through conversion. We want to see these churches networked and generously investing in each other to create a new North American church launching movement.

What can we do for you?

The Next Initiative will equip you with the most effective training and connect you to experienced practitioners who will help you successfully launch a church that breaks the 200 barrier within two years.

What is our track record?

The Next Initiative is based on Biblical principles and proven strategies that have helped launch 150 churches that have broken the 200 barrier in the last two years, representing a 70% success rate versus a 70% failure rate of most church planting models.

What makes us different?

The Next Initiative is an experienced-based, step-by-step training from a network of coaches that will help you focus on key success factors and avoid the mistakes of launching a church.

What's our role in starting churches?

The Next Initiative is dedicated to developing training experiences, practical resources and coaching networks to help pastors successfully launch and sustain healthy churches.