Church Planting in the Diocese
Church planting is at the heart of God's redemptive mission and central to our calling as a diocese. Since our founding, the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic has been committed to planting a network of Anglican churches that make new outposts of his kingdom and form people as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Church plants take root in a couple of ways: an existing congregation can plant a daughter church, or an ordained leader (or one seeking ordination) can gather and train a core group to launch a new church plant. In some cases, laypersons begin gathering for prayer as we seek to identify a church planter.
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If you are curious about planting with DOMA, the first step is to contact the Director of Church Planting, who will set up a time to talk with you about the process and your story, including the reasons you sense you are called to plant.
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If the diocese agrees you may have a call, and that we are a good fit for you as a planter, you will be asked to complete the online Lifeway Church Planter Evaluation.
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Once you have completed the first two steps and these initial evaluations confirm a calling to plant, you will be invited to an in-person assessment and training with Always Forward, the church planting initiative of the Anglican Church in North America. Spouses of married applicants must also take part in the assessment and interview process. DOMA will underwrite most costs for the assessment and training.
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The Director of Church Planting will make a formal recommendation on whether you are ready to plant and will outline suggested next steps. Once the Bishop approves the calling to plant, you will enter a period of preparation and prayer, and take steps to relocate (if necessary), fundraise, and gather a launch team.
Our Process
If you are interested in church planting with us, please contact DOMA: churchplanting@anglicandoma.org
From Planting to Flourishing
Read articles from our church plants in the Diocese newsletter.
Grants Available
Initial Church
Plant GrantExtended Church Plant Grant
Staffing or
INTERSHIP GRANTUniversity
MINISTRY GrantChurch Planter Coaching Grant
Church Planter Coaching Grant
Missional Ministry DevelopmenT Grant
The GCC considers it a privilege to assist the missions and congregations of the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic and is committed to serving you. We pray this process will be helpful and encourage creative ministry in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ and to His Glory.
To apply for any GCC Grant, use the form below. After answering a few questions, you will be directed to the correct form to continue the grant application.
General Church Planting Grants require GCC approval. Please keep that in mind when you apply. GCC meetings twice a year (March and October).
Administrative Resources
The Diocese offers a variety of templates and suggested guidelines for new church plants include bylaw templates (for a congregation and for a mission) and an abundance of church financial resources, including internal financial controls, auditing guidelines, and monthly bookkeeping checking.
In addition, church plants have the option of working in partnership with a bookkeeping firm to properly setup and provide first year management services on the church plant’s behalf, and at the expensive of the Diocese.
Contact the Diocese via email for the templates, guidelines, and more information.
Churches We Have Planted
