Plant Good Seed in Good Soil.

Plant Good Seed in Good Soil.

Planter's Field Training Academy is designed to equip you with the practical and spiritual tools needed to launch a new church in the modern age. 100% online and self-paced, our new video courseware offers nearly five hours of instruction from a diverse community of presenters.

Training Topics & Presenters

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Intro to church planting

Jeff Olive
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Character
& Competency

Carolyn Moore
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Foundational
Prayer

Reward Sibanda
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Mission
& Vision

Dhati Lewis
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Gathering a
launch team

Eliseo Mejia
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Branding & Marketing

Mike Sims
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Funding
the vision

Jim Sheppard
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Legal &
Compliance

Nathan Camp
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Preaching

Mark Sorensen
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Outreach & Evangelism

Jorge Acevedo
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Discipleship Strategy

Susan Kent
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Church
Multiplication

Steve Cordle

20-Minute Modules

We know your time is valuable, so we've designed our courseware to be concise and also concentrated with valuable information to help you along the church planting journey. Each learning module contains multiple video lessons and supplementary written content. This modular approach promotes better understanding and also enables you to learn at your own pace. Whether you wish to dive deep into a marathon learning session or sprinkle your lessons throughout the week, our platform is designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule.
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Learn Anywhere

In today's digital age, we understand the importance of flexibility and accessibility in learning. Our 100% online training ensures that neither busy schedules nor geographic boundaries can stand in the way of your education. Whether you're balancing work, family, or simply life's unexpected twists, our platform adapts to your timing and needs. No matter where you are in the world, all you need is an internet connection to tap into a wealth of knowledge and grow at your own pace.

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  • Tailored Expertise: Dive deep into strategies shaped by faithful church planters.
  • Flexibility at Your Fingertips: Learn on your terms, at your pace, anytime, anywhere.
  • Join a Growing Community: Connect with fellow visionaries and expand your spiritual network.
  • Transformative Insights: Elevate your ministry with actionable, results-driven guidance.

The challenge
& Promise

Every week in the United States, 75-150 churches close their doors according to a decade-long study1. On average, Christian churches in North America need to net gain nearly 2,000 churches per year between now and 2050 just to keep the same church-to-population ratio we have today.2 It's a sobering reality. Yet, there's a glimmer of hope and resurgence despite the current decline:
  • Newly planted churches are found to be more effective than existing congregations at drawing people who aren't connected with a church.3
  • Now is a good time for church planters to develop multiethnic ministries focused on evangelism and community outreach; as the United States experiences extraordinary shifts in the nation's demographic makeup in the coming decades.3
  • Hispanic churches in the United States face unique challenges but are finding success in building community within their congregations and reaching those outside their walls. A recent study revealed a picture of Hispanic churches that are newer, younger and more effectively evangelistic than the average U.S. Protestant church.4

We believe in a future where every community has a thriving spiritual hub. Join us in the mission.

Together we will fulfill His
Great Commission.
Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop — a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Whoever has ears, let them hear.
Matthew 13:8
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1,3. https://research.lifeway.com/2021/05/25/protestant-church-closures-outpace-openings-in-u-s/

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