Church
Planting & Development

700 Churches


by 2026

The network you need for a healthy church

Over the last ten years, we have opened over 183 churches! We continue to see our communities being transformed as a result of our partnership with Church Life Resources and their coaching available to our pastors.

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Want to plant a church?

Parent Affiliated Church (PAC)

  • Considered an extension/campus/multi-site of an Existing General Council Church
  • Under the Supervision of a GC Church (Parent Church)
  • Parent and PAC Pastors determine level of involvement based upon Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

District Affiliated Church (DA)

  • Supervised by NTD through the oversight of the Sectional Presbyter and Sectional Committee
  • Less than 20 Adult Members
  • Self-Supporting
  • Operates according to the District Affiliated Constitution and Bylaws
  • Required to use District Church Network resources and software systems

General Council Church (GC)

  • Self-Governing
  • 20+ Adult Members
  • Enough Mature Believers Biblically Qualified to serve as Board Members
  • Self-Supporting
  • Requires a District-Approved Constitution and Bylaws (We have two suggested templates available — Traditional and Overseer models)

Get Started

You can start by contacting Mike Harper, Church Planting and Development Director.  Mike can assist you if you're not sure which option is best for you. If you would like to schedule an appointment via in-person, FaceTime, or phone, please email [email protected] or call 817-686-8155. Our team is here to help!
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We are all about you and your ministry calling!

Below you will find helpful and important information regarding credentialing requirements and qualifications. We encourage you to review carefully before applying for credentials.

Contact Info

Mike Harper

Director of Church Planting & Development
[email protected]

Lisa Pettitt

Administrative Manager
[email protected]