The Converge MidAtlantic Story
What if …
Jesus invented the assembly line?
He could’ve cranked out faithful followers. Manufactured identical congregations. Cornered the market on preaching styles, discipleship pathways, and music.
Instead he gave rise to a Church with varieties of personality, flavor, creativity, and insight. And He sent us on a single mission to reach a multifaceted world—all as one body.
It’s not an easy task. As churches, we all need each other. Yet many of us, in our search for connection to other congregations, felt pressured into “assembly line” uniformity.
Until we found each other.
Converge MidAtlantic is a collection of churches, united in spirit and purpose, collaborating on the same mission: the Great Commission.
For over a century, we’ve been sharing best-in-class resources, training, and relationships, so we can all have what we need to thrive.
Together, we’ve seen more church planters creating unique expressions of the body of Christ…
More existing churches flourishing in their callings and contexts…
And more pastors staying connected, healthy, and strong in God.
You can hold onto your church’s color, flavor, and vision. But you don’t have to go it alone.
Stay true to your unique calling.
Just don’t go it alone.
If you want help starting a church, strengthening your church, or reaching unreached people groups with the gospel, let’s talk.
Our History
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Fall Festival Follow Up Plan
Many churches host a fall festival as an alternative to Halloween and a way to attract people in the community to the church. However, most churches fail to fully leverage the event to get the most out of it because they don’t have a follow-up strategy. Taking a few minutes to think through how follow […]
eBook: When The Culture Trembles
When the Culture Trembles: A Pastor’s Guide to Speaking in Crisis When cultural tragedies or controversies erupt, pastors face an impossible tension: stay silent and risk appearing indifferent, or speak quickly and risk causing harm. When the Culture Trembles equips pastors with a steady, biblical path forward. This practical guide walks through eleven key principles for addressing […]
Coaching
Every leader needs a coach. Every leader is a coach. Every leader needs a coachOften ministry can be a lonely journey. Each day brings new challenges, such as managing church health and growth, leading staff and caring for your congregation—all while trying to move ministry forward and avoid burnout. We believe every leader needs a coach. The significance of coaching runs […]
The Anatomy of a Question Webinar
This session will explore the questions kids and students are asking in our churches—and what those questions reveal about their thoughts, beliefs, and experiences. The webinar includes a 20-minute teaching segment, followed by an open Q&A where attendees can ask their own questions. Registration closes on November 6th. Questions:email Kyle Hoffsmith, pastor of family ministry […]
Missionary Discovery & Assessment
Converge’s Missionary Discovery & Assessment is designed to help you explore and refine God’s calling on your life. Over a three-day period, you will be evaluated by professional assessors in 15 different areas. Qualified missionary veterans and professional behavioral analysts administer one-on-one interviews and lead sessions to help expose you to missionary life. You will […]
Church Planting Assessment Center
Converge has one of the longest-running, most influential and highly trusted church planting assessment systems in the country. We offer decades of experience and a contextually current process. Many other denominations and para-church organizations have modeled their process after ours. The purpose of assessment is to reduce risk and increase church planting success. We use […]
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