New Church University

Have you felt God's call on your life to refocus a church, but you weren't sure how to proceed? Do you have a district with several churches that need to be re-ignited and leaders that need to think through the planning details for effective 21st century ministry? Whichever your case, New Church University will provide you with the training and resourcing you need to go to that next level.

We should make plans - counting on god to direct us.
Proverbs 16:9 (LB)

What Is New Church University?

New Church University (NCU) is a specialized training event designed to coach church leaders in thinking through the critical components involved in starting, retarting, refocusing a local church, or becoming a parent church. We realize that your success is greatly affected by your ability to create and implement a strategy or plan. We will help you do that through a four-day workshop designed to equip you with what you need to create that plan for success.

Who Needs to Attend NCU?

Whether you are a chuch planter, refocusing pastor, coach, denomination supervisor or a parent church leader, NCU will provide training to give you the knowledge, skill and confidence you need for your church or district growth and development.

What Is Included with my Tuition?

Lunches
Snacks & drinks for breaks
All University training materials
Sample NewStart, ReStart or ReFocusing Action Plans

What is the NCU Schedule?

Typically, we begin Monday afternoon and conclude at noon on Thursday.

What Will I Get Out of This Training?

In your Church Action Plan you will develop a clear:

Divine Call & Passion
Intercession Strategy
Ministry Focus Group
Core Values
Vision Description
Mission Statement
Launch Team Roles
Agenda Harmony & Shared Priorities
Relationships: Denomination/District/Parent/Sponsor, Coach, NCS, etc.
Timeline & Critical Milestones
Ministry Flow Chart
Determining the Right Location
Outreach & Advertising Strategy
Church Multiplication Strategy
Comprehensive Budget & Stewardship

Who Are The Presenters?

Dr. Larry McKain - Executive Director, New Church Specialties
Rev. Lonnie Bullock - New Church University Director, NCS Executive Staff
Dr. Dan Croy - Senior Consultant, New Church Specialties
Rev. Tim Gates - Coaching Director, New Church Specialties
Dr. Charles Lake - Senior Consultant, New Church Specialties

What Is My Tuition Investment?

The following are fees at National NCU events:

If your distirct/judicatory is a partner with NCS:

NewStart/ReStart/ReFocusing Pastors from partner judicatories $400
Denominational/District/Judicatory Supervisors are free
Staff & Lay Leaders $200
Pastor's Spouse $150

If your district is not currently a partner with NCS:

The tuition is $550.00 per person

How Do I Reserve My Space?

Click here for a list of upcoming NCS Training Events

Please note that to maintain a high-quality coaching ratio, enrollment will be closed after the first 100 planters and refocusing pastors apply.

100% Money Back Guarantee

If at the end of the training, you do not feel NCU has met your expectaions, your tuition will be cheerfully refunded in full.

What People Are Saying About NCU & New Church Specialties:

NCU not only exceeded my expectations, but soared beyond my dreams.
Harold Wedel
ReFocusing Pastor, Harvester Church of the Nazarene
St. Louis, MO

There is a difference between hitting a home run by mistake and knowing how to connect for a high batting average. This event taught me to know how to plan and how to swing. It's like having a laser on the end of your God given bat!
Jim Walden
ReFocusing Pastor, American Baptist
Kansas City, MO

This event has changed my life in the biggest of ways! I realize God has a plan and I need to have one too...Thank you, NCU.
Joseph Kromewitter
Church Planter, Northern Michigan

NCU made me acutely aware of the necessity of thinking through and planning NewStart, ReStart, and ReFocusing opportunities on our district. Every pastor who is considering planting or refocusing a church should take the kind of intensive training offered by NCU.
Ronald C. McClung
District Superintendnent, The Wesleyan Church
Iowa/Minnesota

I am so thankful that at the beginning of my superintendency in Houston, NCU has given me great hope. The mission is possible!
Duane Srader
District Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene
Houston District

This week has greatly reshaped everything I thought I knew about planting and ReFocusing. Thanks for the in-depth and precise organization and planning for this life changing event.
Dr. David G. Roland
District Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene
Northeastern Indiana District

This leadership-enriched, content-packed, strategically focused, four-day event is some of the best time and money you will invest...I enthusiastically commend NCU as a training tool you should consider.
Dr. Jerry Pence
General Director of Evangelism & Church Growth, The Wesleyan Church