Since there are many different church planting models, from very simple house churches to the complex (and expensive) high-yield approach, a number of organizations offer training to those who believe God has called them to a church planting ministry. Some of these training events are intensive, boot-camp-style programs, while others may offer a completely different schedule, such as the regional training events with the Florida Baptist Convention (SBC) that meet every Monday for twelve weeks with different topics and faculty each week. In addition to these seminar-based training methods, a number of mega-churches offer an internship approach to training, where they bring one or more candidates on staff for a period of time and then send them out with a large core group from their own congregation.
Different Strokes . . .
A huge variety of training approaches to tickle your particular fancy!
- Parachurch boot camps. Designed for the members of a church planting team, this sort of event can vary from several days to two weeks in length.
- Internships. A large, well-resourced sponsoring church invites one or more carefully selected apprentices to join their staff. They may spend as long as a year getting to know people within the congregation and developing rapport with a sizable core group being sent out from this mega-church site.
- Seminary training. More evangelical seminaries now offer specialized degrees with an emphasis in church planting and/or missions, for those who like to combine their basic theological education with the practical aspects of planting a new church upon completion of their degree program.
- Do-It-Yourself (DIY). Some prospective planters are unable to pursue formal training events, for a variety of reasons, so they utilize various resources (CD's, DVD's, books, networking, online forums, personal coaches, etc) to learn the ropes.
- Denominational Training. Many evangelical denominations offer free training to prospective planters within their own constituency, usually in the form of seminars, conferences, and workshops.
Boot Camps
- Church Multiplication Training Center (CMTC)
- CMTC has now trained over 5,000 church planting projects for and with over 100 denominations. Training is presenting in English, Spanish and Korean languages.
- Purpose Driven Planting
- Several 2-day conferences each year, led by outstanding leaders such as Ed Stetzer, Ron Sylvia, and Jim Cowart. In 2006, two "Starting a Purpose Driven Church" conferences will be held, one in Nashville, Tennessee, and the other in Victoria, Texas.
- Dynamic Church Planting International
- Interactive, comprehensive instruction designed to enable prospective planters to avoid church planting "landmines", plan prayerfully and pursue their vision effectively. 3-day bootcamp approach.
- New Church Initiatives :: "Essentials" Course
- The "Essentials for Starting a New Testament Church" is the core training class for church planting pastors and teams. Learn more about calling, intercessory prayer, multiplication strategies, leadership development, evangelism, discipleship, logistics, and strategic planning.
- Global Church Advancement :: Bootcamp
- A 5-day intensive training course.
Long-Term Training
- Newfrontiers :: Leadership And Church Planting in the UK
- A two year course where leaders gather together 4 times a year for an evening meal and then training the following day. The course focuses on developing practical skills of church leadership, management and church planting with opportunities for immediate application. Training takes place in Luton, England.
Seminary Training for Church Planters
- Denver Seminary :: Church Planting & Multiplication Training Center
- Church Planting & Multiplication Training Center.
Online Training
- New Church Initiatives :: Online "Essentials" Course
- Utilizing audio, written texts, and live discussion, each member will develop the knowledge base and practical skills for becoming the best team member they can be! One of our veteran church planting trainers will be interacting with you and your team each week as you process your learning and work on your new church.
DIY Training Resources
- Purpose Driven Planting Resources
- The PD Planting Store is an online retail store that houses Purpose Driven Chuch Planting resources, primarily CD, DVD, and downloadable resources.
UK Training Events
A theologically broad spectrum of providers throughout the United Kingdom
- Crucible: Creating Church on the Margins
- Crucible is a UK training program for Christians with courage and imagination.
- Anglican Church Planting Initiatives (UK)
- Various events sponsored by the Church of England.
- X-Pansion Academy : : UK Training in the AoG
- The academy is a hands on, interactive training environment for the development of church planters and other mission practitioners.
- The North West Ministry Training Course
- The North West Ministry Training Course runs for three terms of ten weeks and is based at St Andrew's Church in Leyland, UK.
Study Resources
Starting a New Church: How to Plant a High-Impact Church
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 01/09/2009) 
Getting Started: A Practical Guide to House Church Planting
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 01/09/2009)
A Vision of the Possible
Amazon Price: $12.23 (as of 01/09/2009)
Church Planting in the African American Community
Amazon Price: $11.05 (as of 01/09/2009)
Church Planting: Laying Foundations
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 01/09/2009)
