The Center for Pioneer Church Planting

The Center for Pioneer Church Planting (CPCP) is a unique missionary training program that combines intensive in-class preparation and study in South Texas with ‘hands-on’ training in actual church planting locations in Papua New Guinea and Mexico. We believe that the only effective way to learn how to plant churches is by doing it with experienced church planters. That does not mean we minimize the importance of classroom learning, but we do believe the actual on-field mentoring coupled with the classroom is what makes our training unique.

The Center for Pioneer Church Planting does not replace a college or seminary degree. The training offered in this program is designed specifically for those interested in pioneer church planting among unreached and least reached people groups. A college degree is not required for entrance into the program. We are looking for people who believe that God is calling them to cross-cultural church planting. Some may sense the Lord’s leading but are not completely certain of where He may be leading. The training the CPCP offers may be one of the tools God uses to provide instruction and direction. Because we believe strongly in the centrality of the local church in sending missionaries, we strongly encourage those interested in this training to seek the godly counsel of trusted pastors and church leaders in the decision making process.

While the focus in the on-the-job training is primarily among tribal groups, we believe the principles of church planting that will be taught are universal and cut across cultures, target groups, and religious backgrounds. Classroom training will focus on a broad range of topics. Theology and cross-cultural issues will obviously be a primary focus but we will have very practical studies including missionary health and first aid studies. Days of worship and prayer will also be built into the schedule. The goal of this training program is to help local churches further prepare pioneer church planters for the task of finishing the Great Commission.

For further information please contact us:

office@toeverytribe.com

Check out these links for more information:

CPCP Quick Fact Sheet

Application for CPCP 

2007 TETM Tax Information