Intermountain
Church Planters
Residency
Real-life ministry training to prepare you for starting a healthy, disciple-making, multiplying, gospel-centered church.
Are You Ready to Answer the Call?
At the ICPA, we believe church planting is more than a mission—it’s a calling. This one-year residency help equip you with the practical tools, theological foundation, and leadership skills to build and sustain vibrant churches that impact their communities and multiply disciples.
Why Join the ICPR?
Practical Experience: Combine learning with hands-on ministry in real-world contexts.
Expert Training: Learn from seasoned pastors and church planters who know what it takes to succeed.
Community of Peers: Join a cohort of like-minded leaders passionate about making a Kingdom impact.
Personal Mentorship: Receive guidance and feedback from experienced field supervisors.
Flexible Format: Engage in bi-weekly Zoom sessions and complete assignments at your own pace.
What Planters say
“ICPA leadership readily acknowledges that a rapidly changing world benefits from a variety of congregational expressions, which should serve the Kingdom of God and its expansion through the Intermountain West greatly.”
Dustin Hick
Cultivate Community Church“The ICPA has been indispensable to our church plant. We could not have got this new church off the ground without the training, resources, encouragement, and prayers of the ICPA.”
Jake Wright
Evergreen Church
Program Overview
Dates: April 2026 – 2027
Frequency: Every other Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 PM MST
Cost: Please reach out for more information about fees for the 2026/2027 cohort
Deadline to apply: March 5, 2026
What You’ll Get:
24 dynamic training sessions led by expert practitioners.
Field assignments to apply your learning in real-world ministry.
One-on-one mentorship with experienced church planters.
Access to resources, assessments, and feedback loops.
Quarterly reviews to measure progress and set goals.
Offsite with the cohort during the year.
Curriculum Highlights
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Discover Your Calling: Develop vision, mission, and values for your ministry.
Theology of Church Planting: Build a biblical foundation for your work.
Spiritual Health: Strengthen your relationship with Christ while balancing ministry demands.
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Vision Casting: Learn to inspire and mobilize your team.
Leadership Development: Recruit, train, and empower leaders.
Fundraising: Manage church finances and cultivate generous communities.
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Systems for Growth: Design sustainable discipleship models.
Conflict Resolution: Navigate challenges with grace and wisdom.
Momentum Building: Keep your ministry moving forward effectively.
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Ministry Metrics: Evaluate effectiveness for long-term health.
Church Multiplication: Foster a culture of planting new churches.
Avoiding Burnout: Build rhythms for lasting ministry.
