Equipping you for the work of the Great Commission
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
Individualized Education Plans
Field Transition Assistance
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).