CHURCH PLANTER TRAINING
What is Church Planter Training?
Church Planter Training (CPT) equips local Christians to start healthy, Bible-centred churches—especially in places where no church exists yet. It combines practical training with on-the-ground mentoring so “planters” can share the Gospel, gather new believers, and form sustainable congregations in their own communities.
How does Church Planter Training Work?
One-year pathway: CPT is a year-long, Bible League vocational program that blends classroom learning with hands-on practice. Experienced church planters serve as trainers, teaching what they themselves have done.
Five practical steps to a new church: Over the year, planters are guided through a simple process—evangelise, gather, disciple, organise, and launch—adapting the approach to local culture (e.g., home groups, door-to-door, or friendship networks, depending on what fits).
Scripture at the centre: CPT integrates Bible League’s Project Philip evangelism and discipleship studies (and, where helpful, Bible-based Literacy) so new believers can understand God’s Word, grow in faith, and become part of a church family.
What do Church Planters do?
Share the Gospel in ways people can understand and respond to.
Host small-group Bible studies (often using the Gospel of John for evangelism and follow-up discipleship studies).
Form a new congregation from these groups, helping people commit to worship, fellowship, and mission together.
Who can become a church planter?
CPT is for committed Christians affirmed by their church leadership who have a heart to reach their community. Trainers coach planters through real-life ministry, not just theory.
What does CPT cost participants?
Bible League provides the training and core study resources so cost is not a barrier in under-resourced contexts, as part of our commitment to resource the local church.
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How you can help
Pray
Ask God to open doors for new churches to be planted, for strength and courage for local believers training as church planters, and for communities to be receptive to the Gospel.
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By providing Bibles, biblical resources, language translations and training. Together, your partnership is transforming lives globally by helping people engage with God’s Word, and in ways they understand, so they come to know Jesus.
