Our approach to church planting as a Family of Churches is high support, high coaching, high funding, and low control over how each Lead Pastor chooses to contextualize the gospel to their community.
Since 1998, the Lake Forest Family of Churches has embraced a long-term calling: to multiply churches that creatively and contextually share the gospel of Jesus.
We’ve planted 7 daughter churches, funded 12 additional church plants, and partnered with planters across the U.S., Egypt, and the Caribbean.
“We believe church planting is one of the most effective ways to reach new people with the gospel- and we’re all in.”
We support our planters fully- without micromanaging.
What makes our model unique?
High Support — You’re not alone. We walk with you.
Intentional Coaching — Regular check-ins, mentoring, and guidance.
Strategic Funding — Backed financially by our family of churches.
Low Control — You lead your church, contextualized for your community.
All Lake Forest church planters participate in the Greater Charlotte Church Planting Network (GCCPN) Launch Cohort – a six-month journey of formation, strategy, and support.
Spiritual Formation — Weekly rhythms to grow your heart and soul
Strategic Training — Best practices in church planting and leadership
Relational Support — A cohort of peers, mentors, and encouragers
This cohort equips leaders to launch healthy, disciple-making churches with a clear vision and strong foundations.
“This cohort has been a game changer for me. Because of it, I feel even more compelled by the need and opportunity to plant in the Charlotte area. I’m more confident in the abilities and gifts God has given me, and I’ve been consistently challenged and encouraged by peers and mentors who share the same kingdom vision- planting more disciple-making churches.”
— Andy Cornett, Lead Pastor, Trinity Forest (Cabarrus County, Lake Forest Family of Churches)
We’re looking for called and qualified leaders to join our mission of planting gospel-centered churches.
If you’re sensing a call to church planting, we’d love to talk with you.
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