Plant strong. Grow strong. Stay strong.
Start a church
Start a new church or multiply your existing church with the collaborative, multicultural movement that’s been helping people meet, know, and follow Jesus since 1852.
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Few church plants survive. We’re here to help yours thrive.
Planting a church—or multiplying an existing one—is a great adventure. And the MidAtlantic region needs more churches spreading the good news.
But our region is wide and varied. The right missional model in one neighborhood might not work just a few miles away. How do you get established without making some of the most common errors that limit a church’s lifespan and effectiveness?
Mission > model
When you partner with Converge MidAtlantic, you and your church plant receive access to our coaching, proven systems, resources, and lifelong relationships.
We work with churches who hold to the authority of Scripture and want to further Jesus’ mission. That means we don’t emphasize a particular model or ask you to agree to theological non-essentials.
Sound like we align with your heart? Let’s talk.
How we serve
Here’s how we help church planters start and sustain their unique expression of Jesus’ Church.
Start your church
Get access to the church planting system with one of the highest success rates in the world. Build relationships with mentors and other local pastors. Start strong, stay strong.
Multiply your church
Get help identifying, assessing, and training new leaders who can launch and sustain a new congregation. Extend your church’s reach and spread the gospel.
Church Planting Weekend
Help your congregation gain a passion for church planting. This DIY event comes with everything you need to raise awareness and support for new churches.
Church Planting 101
Learn the fundamentals at no cost. This online course is for anyone who wants to understand what goes into starting a new congregation. For planters, established pastors, board members, launch teams, and coaches.
Why churches plant with Converge MidAtlantic
We’re independent, collaborative churches.
About usWe benefit from each other’s strengths and shared resources. You get what you need to accomplish your mission.
Our national goal motivates us to help you.
312 initiativeConverge’s national goal is to plant 312 churches before 2026, and we want to do our part here in the MidAtlantic.
We’re an intentionally diverse and like-minded movement.
Partner churchesWe learn from each other, get help with our blind spots, and collaborate to spread the Good News to more people.
Always know who to call. Really.
Meet the teamEvery church needs trustworthy people to call on for ideas, prayer, and camaraderie. That’s who we are for one another.
Everything you need
Coaching and leadership development
Practical training and resources
Tested strategies for your context
Financial grants and resources
Church systems development
What Great Commission leaders are saying
“Converge is more than a network of churches, it is a relationship of churches. Emily, Jason, Brian, and the whole Mid Atlantic staff are committed to empowering churches and their leaders for maximum Kingdom impact. Through resources, encouragement, and prayer, Converge Mid Atlantic helps churches and their leaders grow with God, their communities, and other churches.”
“Converge MidAtlantic was the fresh air I didn’t know I needed. They’ve walked with my wife and I through every area of our lives — far beyond the financial. They’ve seen more in us than we ever did ourselves. With Converge MidAtlantic, you don’t just get an organization — you gain a family.”
Our Partner Churches
Looking for a church in your area? Our church finder will let you browse all our partner churches by state, or find it directly on the map.
Find a churchHow it works
After our initial meeting, here’s how we help church planters prepare for their adventure.
The process
We get behind you
We’ll connect you with a church plant mentor from our START team who will get to know you—learning, listening, and helping. And we’ll send you to our national Church Assessment and Training Center to ensure you’re ready to go.
We help you launch
Every church launch is different. There’s no formula, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Have people to call who will pray with you, help you solve problems, show you how to raise money, and celebrate launch day.
We stick with you
Between 85 and 90% of our church plants are open and self-sustaining after five years. That’s because we’re here for each other—a network of supportive pastors sharing resources, ideas, and more.
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.
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 […]
Racial Healing
What does racial healing really look like? How can the church move beyond just talking about reconciliation? In this video, Converge Biblical Diversity Co-Directors Jim Eaton and Roderick Hairston offer a compelling discussion on the practical steps toward racial healing. They unpack the story of the Good Samaritan to illustrate key principles like empathy, intentionality, […]
Camp Burton
Investing in the next generation Camping ministries are one of the most powerful and productive tools the church has for evangelism and disciple-making. In a camping or retreat setting, children, youth and adults can experience God’s presence and power in awesome ways. While Converge MidAtlantic utilizes the resources of a number of camping and retreat […]
Stay connected
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