Planters - Strategic Launch Network

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What is a planter?

Our planters are pastors called to start, grow, and shepherd a church in a hard to reach city in North America.

TheProcess

Assess

We want to hear about you, what you believe, and your vision for your church plant. Your character and desires are a key part of our evaluation process! You’ll speak with various members of our team to determine if SLN is the right fit for you, and we’ll also get a better picture of where you’re at in the process.

Select

You’ll speak with various members of our team to determine if SLN is the right fit for you, and we’ll also get a better picture of where you’re at in the process. We want to hear about you, what you believe, and your vision for your church plant. Your character and desires are a key part of our evaluation process!

Strategize

Connect

Launch

Sustain

We’ve planted over 50 churches with a 90%+ success rate.

SLN has given me deep relationships with guys who share my calling. It has provided coaching and other resources that are helping our church thrive in downtown San Francisco.

Ben Pilgreen

Epic Church

Strategic Launch Network has given me the community, coaching, and resourcing I have needed to plant a thriving church in one of the most strategic urban centers of the world.

Aaron Graham

The District Church

I truly believe my connection to SLN has been a divine appointment. From relevant coaching to authentic, like-minded community and generous funding, SLN is taking our year-and-a-half old church plant to new levels. I’m so grateful for this Network and the impact it’s already having on me and Union City Church!

Brandon Woodward

Union City Church

SLN hasn’t only been a space for development but for relationship. SLN created a space for me to make strategic relationships that gave clarity for next steps and the language to communicate in my context.

Jules Moore

The Father's House Oakland

The Strategic Launch Network has been the greatest tool God has used to change our church's trajectory and impact in our community. While the coaching has always gotten us unstuck exactly when we needed it, the fraternity of pastors has been a constant source of life and inspiration.

Mark Lee

Vantage Point Church

The Strategic Launch Network has been one of the most valuable partnerships in launching Nuvo. SLN has given us wisdom from leaders who have done it, coaching from mentors who are in your corner, and a community of peer friendships that lock-arms to help each other succeed.

Patrick Holden

Nuvo Church

Without Steve Stroope's insight, I don't believe we would have effectively moved into the new building that we recently moved into. The wisdom has been a huge blessing to us as a church.

James Roberson

The Bridge NYC

SLN has been one of the most impactful components of seeing what God is doing through our church. From the relationships, mentorship, coaching, and overall “we’re in this together” mentality of SLN, I’m a better leader, husband, father, church planter, and follower of Jesus!

Chris Phillips

Riverside Church

Partnering with Strategic Launch Network was one of the biggest blessings we have had as a church. They are the best of the best and we are forever grateful to partner with SLN.

Josh Whitlow

Purpose Church

Maybe You?

Church planting is not for the faint of heart–it brings a particular set of challenges and demands. We’re looking for passionate leaders who are driven to reach those disconnected from God in spiritually hard to reach cities. SLN church planters are spiritually mature, action-oriented, desire to grow in their spiritual leadership, and have a clear vision for developing those around them. They are faithful, spiritual men who lead themselves, lead their families and lead others with integrity and grace.

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