Welcome to the world of multiplication.  About 20 years ago, God spoke to Gary Irby, our church planting director in these words… “You’ve been adding.  It’s time to start multiplying.” God may be giving you a similar call to the ministry of “multiplying” through the staring of new churches. 

The purpose of starting new churches is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to lead people into a life changing relationship with Him.  Through this effort, new churches begin.  Here in the Seattle area, we do not start churches to reach the “churched,” but instead to reach those who are at the heart of a very secular, post-modern society.  The Pacific Northwest is not a “post-Christian” society.  It is a “never-was-Christian” society.  Only 4% of the population are active evangelical Christians.  Only 10% go to a church of any kind at least twice a year. 

In the greater Seattle area, God has started dozens of new churches in recent years among several groups, including Southern Baptists.  Southern Baptists, through the leadership of the Puget Sound Baptist Association and in partnership with the Northwest Baptist Convention and North America Mission Board, has seen over 60 new churches since the year 2000.

The hope… the dream… is that a true God-led movement is developing to a point that the region is transformed to a place where it is evident that God reigns.  The Puget Sound area (greater Seattle) literally could use another 1000 churches today to help accomplish that transformation.

As you prayerfully consider your call to plant a church in the greater Seattle area, you may be at any one of a number of stages in your journey.  Please select the link below that best fits your current status. 

Discovery:  You are seeking God’s call in your life.  You want help determining if God is calling you to plant a church. 

Discernment:  You believe God is calling you to plant a church, but you are wondering if the Seattle area is the place. 

Direction:  You believe God is calling you to plant a church in our area and you want to start the process. 

Decided:  The decision has been made by you to come, and we have decided to partner with you.  NOW WHAT?  What steps can you take to prepare for your church plant and your move?

Please take a moment to notify us of your interest.  Let us know where you are in your process.  Please include your contact information in your email.  As you progress, feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.