Church Planting Internship

Equipping you for the work of the Great Commission

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Arch CPI is a local church-based certificate program for future church planters & advocates.

College and seminary are important tools to help men prepare for the ministry, but they don't always address the unique challenges faced by church planters. The Arch CPI program is designed to do just that.

Whether you desire to start a new church or assist others in church planting, CPI can help you prepare. We partner with your sending church while you work with experienced church planters, make new ministry contacts and gain valuable field experience.

Why CPI?

Local Church Focus

Our program involves regular communication with local church pastors to cultivate the Paul & Timothy relationship. Like Barnabas, we aim to partner with sending churches rather than replace them.

Individualized Education Plans

Working with your local church leadership, we can customize a training plan to save time and money, allowing you to get to the field faster while addressing your strengths and growth areas.

Field Transition Assistance

CPI interns can network with like-minded churches nationwide through the Arch network, speeding up the deputation process and building meaningful relationships for years to come.

Details

In addition to academic content, the CPI curriculum requires demonstrated competency in several skill-based areas related to church planting. The experience provides theological, philosophical, and practical training, emphasizing the personal and ministerial integrity necessary to obey the Great Commission mandate (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8).

The primary oversight of the intern remains with the sponsoring pastor and sending church. The CPI program staff comes alongside the intern and his pastor, providing regular progress updates in personal growth, skill development, and theology & philosophy, as observed by the intern's CPI mentors.

In addition to skills and experience, CPI graduates will gain resources to draw on after completing their residency and entering the real-world challenges of church planting.

Duration

One to two years, depending on the scope of the individualized education plan.

Location

Program is based in Mentor, Ohio, with opportunities to plant or assist in plants in urban, suburban, semi-rural and rural areas.

Cost

Approximately $2,800 per year (books not included).

Get started with Arch Ministries: apply or inquire today

Embark on your journey with Arch Ministries quickly by using our streamlined form below. We're here to assist you if you're ready to apply or have questions about the CPI program. Fill in your details, specify your interest—whether it's applying or seeking more information—and submit.

Our team will promptly get back to you to guide you through the following steps or answer any queries you have. Start your transformative experience with us today!

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