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Apply for the 2026–2027 Church Planters Cohort

The South Florida Collective Church Planters Cohort exists to equip and walk alongside leaders called to plant healthy, disciple-making churches across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties.

Whether you are actively planting or discerning your call to church plant, this multi-month cohort provides spiritual formation, practical training, coaching, and a community of local leaders committed to seeing the gospel take root throughout South Florida.

If you carry a vision to plant a church and want to grow alongside others pursuing the same mission, we invite you to apply and take your next step toward planting with clarity, support, and shared momentum.

Two cohort track options:

The Fortifying Cohort (WEDNESDAYS) is an 18-month cohort for church planters in their first five years who need community, practical training, and space to work through the real challenges of building a church. Experienced planters come alongside them to address things like developing as a preacher, building a preaching calendar, ministry calendar planning, breaking growth barriers, finding permanent space, raising up leaders, and reaching financial self-sufficiency.
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The Foundation Cohort (THURSDAY EVENINGS) is an 18-month cohort for church planters in the early stages of planting who need community, practical training, and space to work through the fundamentals of starting a church. Experienced planters come alongside them to address things like the call to plant, the church planter's family, evangelism and discipleship, vision framework, developing a core and launch team, preaching, building a budget and prospectus, godly leadership, and self-care.

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upcoming events

Each gathering includes lunch, prayer, and a time to celebrate and support church planters. Guest speakers share wisdom and practical insights on church planting, while dedicated sessions highlight progress, address challenges, and foster collaboration to help planters grow in their mission.

Fall 2026
TBA
New 2026-2027 Cohorts Kickoff
SFC Monthly Gathering
No upcoming gatherings

HOW WE INVEST IN CHURCH PLANTERS

Our goal is to create a collaborative learning environment that encourages, equips, and strengthens both current and aspiring church planters.

curriculum-based

Our cohort will use a variety of curriculums (Acts 29, Leaders Collective, City to City, LFM, et al), which provide foundational training on church planting, leadership, and community engagement.

collaborative learning

Each session will offer structured learning opportunities and discussions led by seasoned leaders, allowing planters to gain insights and develop practical skills.

online learning platform

In between the monthly sessions, cohort participants will walk through online-based learning modules, focused on collaborative learning and specific action items.

community building

These cohorts are designed to encourage relationships and a supportive network among planters, which is essential for facing the unique challenges of church planting.

2025-2026

CHURCH PLANTERS' COHORT

Say hello to our current cohort of church planters across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. Please consider supporting our church planters through prayer and partnership.

Abdias Pierre
Transformation Church PBC
Riviera Beach
Logan Poirier
Eleventh Element
Multiple cities
Hector Quinones
House of Disciples
Miami-Dade
Allan Meade
Influence Miami
Miami-Dade
Jose Soto
Influence Miami
Miami-Dade
Andy Vital
Glory City Church
Lake Worth
Bobbie Brooks, Jr.
Kingdom Life Fellowship
Riviera Beach
Jarawa Jenkins
TBD
Palm Beach
Timothy Jean
Gospel Fellowship
Palm Beach
Sonny St. Jude
Shiloh Community Church
Boynton Beach
Nathan Kimbrell
TBD
Broward

CHURCH PLANTERS RETREAT

A look back at our Spring 2026 Church Planters Retreat in Lake Norman, NC.

This past April, South Florida Collective had the privilege of hosting our cohort of church planters for a end-of-cohort retreat weekend in Lake Norman, NC. The weekend comprised of times of learning, relationship development, prayer, and of course, relaxation and rejuvenation. Special thanks to all the guest speakers and local church planters, pastors, and ministry leaders that sacrificed their time to pour into our cohort of church planters!

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