Spiritual Centers and Temples
"We see Pagans being able to join with others at regular prayer services, meditations, devotionals, study groups, and other spiritual services in the safety and security of their own spiritual house of worship, just as many adherents of other world religions do now."
Strong, supportive, nurturing, familial ties, that's what you'll find at Cornerstone congregations. That's because we see our congregations like extended families. We expect our ministers, officers, and volunteers to treat members with respect, dignity and genuine unconditional positive regard but that doesn't mean they will go easy on you.
Just like any family, they will tease you when you've done something silly. Would you expect less from your family? They'll also be there for you during your wins and your losses, to support you and to cheer you on.
Strong, supportive, nurturing, familial ties, that's what you'll find at Cornerstone congregations. That's because we see our congregations like extended families. We expect our ministers, officers, and volunteers to treat members with respect, dignity and genuine unconditional positive regard but that doesn't mean they will go easy on you.
Just like any family, they will tease you when you've done something silly. Would you expect less from your family? They'll also be there for you during your wins and your losses, to support you and to cheer you on.
Six Steps to Planting a CPF Temple or Spiritual Center
Meditate
Think long and hard about your role in planting a local congregation. Is this your calling? Are you prepared to commit to this for the long haul? Do you know what the work entails? Work with the Spirits in your own way and come to a decision about your role before embarking on this journey. There is a lot to think about before deciding if you want to lead a non-profit organization.
Be Assessed
Apply to the Fellowship and be assessed. The purpose of the Assessment is to help you discover your readiness for planting. Start the process by taking a free online strengths assessment or begin the application process by going to our application page.
Find a Mentor Church
Having a mentor church provides you with a network with years of experience and insight vital to the success of your congregation. It helps you be the most successful congregational leader you can be. To get connected to a mentor church, contact us today.
Get Trained
Attend a training program online or in person at a festival and get your Facilitator's Certificate.
Develop a Strategic Plan
A comprehensive strategic plan includes aspects of demographics, team building, marketing strategies, discipleship pathways, and financial plans that you intend to utilize in your church plant. If you need help with visit our Pre-launch Resource page for more information on how to gather this information or how to write a strategic plan.
Launch!
You are ready to begin your local congregation and start serving the Pagan community! Within 3 years time you will be ready to start mentoring other new churches to serve even more communities the world over!
Think long and hard about your role in planting a local congregation. Is this your calling? Are you prepared to commit to this for the long haul? Do you know what the work entails? Work with the Spirits in your own way and come to a decision about your role before embarking on this journey. There is a lot to think about before deciding if you want to lead a non-profit organization.
Be Assessed
Apply to the Fellowship and be assessed. The purpose of the Assessment is to help you discover your readiness for planting. Start the process by taking a free online strengths assessment or begin the application process by going to our application page.
Find a Mentor Church
Having a mentor church provides you with a network with years of experience and insight vital to the success of your congregation. It helps you be the most successful congregational leader you can be. To get connected to a mentor church, contact us today.
Get Trained
Attend a training program online or in person at a festival and get your Facilitator's Certificate.
Develop a Strategic Plan
A comprehensive strategic plan includes aspects of demographics, team building, marketing strategies, discipleship pathways, and financial plans that you intend to utilize in your church plant. If you need help with visit our Pre-launch Resource page for more information on how to gather this information or how to write a strategic plan.
Launch!
You are ready to begin your local congregation and start serving the Pagan community! Within 3 years time you will be ready to start mentoring other new churches to serve even more communities the world over!
Becoming a Parent Church
A Parent or Mentor church is a congregation that has taken primary responsibility to help a new church plant and church facilitator establish a vibrant and healthy new Pagan community. The relationship will look a bit different depending on the situation but must be agreed upon by the church planter and parent church. The parent church would most likely take oversight and spiritual responsibility for the church plant. Many times a Parent church will come alongside a church plant to offer any assistance they can give to help during the planting process. These definitions are not set in stone but change depending on the relationship established between the church planter and the parent/mentor church.
Why should we become a Parent or Partner Church?
We believe the best catalyst for church multiplication is the local church body. When the local church works to multiply itself, it builds more ownership of the church planting process and creates a much healthier atmosphere for the church planter. Statistics show us that a church plant is far more likely to succeed if they have a parent or mentor church.
How do we become a Parent Church?
All CPF congregations are encouraged to become Parent Churches. If you would like to get connected with a church planter to establish a potential parent or mentoring relationship, please contact our office.
Why should we become a Parent or Partner Church?
We believe the best catalyst for church multiplication is the local church body. When the local church works to multiply itself, it builds more ownership of the church planting process and creates a much healthier atmosphere for the church planter. Statistics show us that a church plant is far more likely to succeed if they have a parent or mentor church.
How do we become a Parent Church?
All CPF congregations are encouraged to become Parent Churches. If you would like to get connected with a church planter to establish a potential parent or mentoring relationship, please contact our office.
