Launching Churches
Harbor Network is committed to healthy churches in North America now and for the generations to come. That means we must help current churches be thriving churches with wholehearted leaders as well as help to surface, equip, and activate new churches and leaders.
Like human development, churches have different needs at different stages. Whether you are navigating the waters of simply being the church, preparing to launch and lead a new church, or working with other churches to leverage the church planting strength of churches on mission together, Harbor is with you.
Ed Marcelle, Director of Church Planting and Multiplication
“We believe churches on mission together form a strong base to launch churches and multiply ministries.”
The FUTURE CHURCH
Harbor has been developing new leaders and launching thriving churches since 2011. By combining elements of assessment, support, care, and training, we tailor the process to church leadership and build on the work of those that have gone before. For those considering or committed to launching a new church, we provide safety and support to help you survive the challenges and establish a thriving church.
• Residency *
We train church planters in community and in a church.
• Financial Support
We offer a three-year, annually renewable support plan.
• Retreats
We provide a three-year retreat cycle for all supported church planters.
• Quarterly Church Planter Zoom meetings
We host a development and connection meeting online once a quarter for planters to hear from helpful voices, process together, and communicate to the group.
“Harbor Network is an incredible ministry partner. From the launching of churches to the care of our leaders, the staff is always eager to serve and the churches are full of some of the most talented people we've ever worked with.”
— Lead Pastor in Boston, MA
Our Supported Church Planters
You can invest directly in a church plant by clicking an image below.
"When our church decided to multiply, our search led us to harbor, and we couldn't be more pleased. We were extremely impressed with their hospitality and commitment to serving our congregation. The Harbor team went above and beyond to understand our families, and we look forward to serving as we have been served."
— Lead Pastor in Seattle, WA
Exploring planting?
Let’s talk.
Church planting lies at the core of Harbor Network because it flows from God’s redemptive mission and is vital to his purposes. As a church planting movement, Harbor churches prioritize church planting as the best method of making new outposts of his kingdom and forming people into renewed disciples of Jesus Christ. For this reason, we are committed to working diligently with church planters to help them discern their call and find their place within God’s kingdom work.
If you’re exploring a call to church planting and considering partnering with Harbor, we’d love to hear from you. Fill out the form and we’ll be in touch!