Purpose Driven Planting

“The Coaching Network has helped me stay on track with the launching of our Purpose Driven Church. Through what I learned from Ron (Sylvia), Nelson (Searcy), & Jim (Cowart), we were able to launch large! Our first preview we had 233 present, our second preview we had 190 with 58 first time guests. Our third preview service, held on January 15th we had 325 people present - 105 of which were first time guests! Without my experience with the Coaching Network, I do not think we could have done so well! Thanks Jim! Thanks Ron & Nelson! If you are launching a Purpose Driven model church, you will be blessed using the Coaching Network!”
Bryan Gerstel, The Point Church, Albany, GA

“The PD Coaching Network has been like a turbo booster for our ministry here at Harvest. The excitement and energy was contagious whenever I walked into that room with the other church planters. Even though we were from different denominations and backgrounds there was a sense of camaraderie there. These were pioneers like me. We “got” each other and we spoke the same language. This helped set an atmosphere of acceptance while pushing me to stretch and grow. The Coaching network helped my church grow numerically and helped me grow in skills and passion for the Kingdom.”
Jim Cowart, Harvest Church, Warner Robins, GA

“The coaching network was a great encouragement as we listened and shared with others who were in the same situation that we were in. It was like a think tank where all those involved were listening to your difficulties and helping you find an answer. It was a big reminder that no, you are not crazy; here’s a room full of men who are doing the same thing, to the glory of God.”
Terry Hendrix, Harmony Community Church, Perry, GA

“As a pastor of a multi-site church I have the unique perspective of planting our first campus without the influence and wisdom that I had at my disposal when we planted our second campus two years later. What a difference the PD Coaching group made! This time around I had the training provided at each meeting as well as the input of seasoned veterns. The paths they helped me choose and the detours they helped me avoid were well worth the investment! The end result? Discovery Church has two growing campuses and is starting the planning for a third. I can't imagine planting a church without being in a PD coaching group!”
Randy Smith, Discovery Church, Voorhees, NJ

“Being a part of the Coaching Network is a MUST for anyone who is serious about starting a new Purpose Driven Church! It has opened my eyes to the importance of relationships not only with our Lord and Savior but also with those helping to launch this new church as well as with other church planters that are paddling up the same river you are. It brings together brotherly support as well as accountability during the church planting process. There is such a huge benefit from learning from people in the network that are at different stages in their church plant. They have already done or are in the middle of doing exactly what you are going to be doing. This is HUGE! There is a learning curve that you gain that is invaluable. This is a no-brainer for those who are about to or have already planted a church as there is so much knowledge with the leaders as well as the guest speakers that come in and talk about church planting issues. Don’t let this opportunity slip past you!”
Greg Bearrs, Lake Point Church, Hot Springs, AR

"I wish I had known about the coaching network before we launched Journey Church because it would have saved me a great deal of time spent on the wrong things, and time is one of the treasures you won’t have much of in the first year of a church launch."
Mike Mozingo, Journey Church, Millbrook, AL

“The Purpose Driven Coaching network has been the single biggest influence in my journey of church planting. The guidance and encouragement of the coaches has helped me steer clear of some bad mistakes and has helped me through starting a church from the dream stage all the way to leading a growing new church. I highly recommend every potential planter joining a network of planters with the goal to develop purpose driven churches.”
Cole Phillips, The Connection Church, Kyle, TX

“The Coaching Network is one of those valuable tools that no church planter can do without. At the Network, you are encouraged and trained to think outside the box. Outside the box is a pretty scary place for most church planters, but it is the place where we each must go to find out how to better reach the target God has entrusted to each of us.”
Mitch Fairchild, The Rock Church, Round Rock, TX