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The Pathfinder Institute is a one-year advanced study program focused on developing, sending, and supporting the next generation of dynamic church-planters.
Each Fall, we will hand-select five families from among our pool of applicants to receive two semesters of biblical instruction, leadership training, administrative experience, and holistic support during their time in the program. Upon completion, they will become a part of our church-planting network, The Pathfinder Collective, and will move to their city of interest to begin the beautiful pioneering work of pastoral ministry.
STUDENT BENEFITS
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Ministerial Ordination upon completion
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Instruction/impartation from world-class pastors and leaders
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One-on-one mentorship/coaching
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Practical instruction and hands-on leadership experience
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Administrative support specific to your ministry vision
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Marriage/family counseling and support
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Membership in the Pathfinder Collective—a network of like-minded leaders and church-planters Ongoing training and support

the need for
CHURCH PLANTERs

CHURCH CLOSURES
1,500
The total loss of Christian churches in the U.S. in 2019 alone.

PRACTICING CHRISTIANS
-45%
The decline of practicing Christians in America from 2000-2020. Currently just 25%.

CHURCH ATTENDANCE
2 in 10
The amount of Americans under 30 who believe attending church is important or worthwhile.

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