You Can Successfully Plant Churches
If God has called you, we will train you! Gather the resources, mentoring, and action plan you need to plant each unique church God calls you to plant.
DCPI Academy is your step-by-step training to turn your church planting calling into action, with practical training and global community of experienced planters to help you see your vision come true.
Your vision is not too big for God. We'll help you get there.
Regular Price before Donor Scholarship: $297
Your Price: $50
Imagine Confidently Planting Your Church
You and your team have unified language and vision for the road ahead.
You have a step-by-step action plan and timeline to plant the unique church God has called you to plant.
You are aware of the "landmines" that could get in your way and how to navigate them.
You have heard from God and know you are walking in His will.
Regular Price: $297
Donor-Subsidized Price: $50
Who is DCPI Academy for?
The DCPI Academy is an online training platform designed to equip you with everything you need to plant and grow healthy, multiplying churches. Through a combination of in-depth lessons, guided coaching, and real-world application, you won’t just learn — you’ll build your own plan and take action.
Pastors or individuals who believe God might be calling them to plant a church.
Church leaders and pastors who want to get their churches healthy and ready to plant.
Launch teams who are ready to support all that God wants to do in the church plant.
Young adults who are looking toward a future with church planting in it.
Geographically-restricted or time-restricted people who might find it hard to get to an in-person DCPI training.
Anyone called by God to participate in Great Commission work.
Your vision is not too big for God. We'll help you get there.
Regular Price: $297
Donor-Subsidized Price: $50
"Between 2010 and 2020, as we used DCPI's curriculum, we doubled the number of churches planted in North America each year, compared to the prior 50 years."
Mark Bane
Director, Evangelism and New Church Development
USA/Canada Region, Church of the Nazarene
Hi, We're DCPI.
That's Dynamic Church Planting International.
We've been around since 1992, training leaders to start churches that are so adaptable and Gospel-motivated that they are ever-innovating to reach their communities for Christ. We are aiming to train leaders from every country of the world, and we've trained in all but 20 countries so far. We offer 8 tracks of training built upon biblical principles and actionable applications, so DCPI churches are effective and healthy.
Oh, and we're a non-profit with the goal of making this training as available as possible. Most of the cost of our training is already covered by generous donors, so you can get trained without hesitation of where the funds will come from.
Our vision is to equip leaders to plant five million churches to reach the world for Christ. As of today, we have trained over 1.5 million leaders, and we believe they have planted a cumulative of over 1 million churches.
Our heart is to help you do that crazy big thing God is calling you to do. Your vision is not too big for God, and we'd love to help you get there. Whether you are an individual, a network, or a denomination, we have training that's scaleable to get everyone running toward your God-given vision!
The DCPI System
You don't need to be stalled out at ''Not Sure Where to Start''
The DCPI System will walk you through the praying-planning process until you have every step outlined.
Training for every stage of the church planting journey.
WHAT'S YOUR PATH?
I WANT TO PLANT A CHURCH.
DCPI’s "Planting" training tracks are directly focused on equipping leaders to start churches. These trainings are for church planters and their church plant launch teams. These tracks are principle-based to apply anywhere in the world:
TYPE OF TRAINING RECOMMENDED:
Church Planting Essentials (CPE)
House Church Planting (HCP)
I WANT TO GET MY CHURCH & LEADERS HEALTHY.
DCPI’s "Thriving" training tracks are focused on getting churches and leaders healthy, so they are ready to multiply. These trainings are for leaders of new and old churches and apply in any context. These trainings include:
TYPE OF TRAINING RECOMMENDED:
Healthy Church Dynamics (HCD)
Mentoring Church Planters (MCP)
I WANT TO RAISE UP MORE LEADERS TO PLANT CHURCHES.
DCPI’s "Cultivating trainings" are for cultivating more church planting leaders–both next-generation leaders, and leaders in existing churches. Depending on your context, you can choose one or both of these trainings for yourself/movement:
TYPE OF TRAINING RECOMMENDED:
NexGen Challenge (NGC)
Churches Planting Churches (CPC)
I WANT TO PLANT MORE CHURCHES IN MY NETWORK.
DCPI’s Multiplying trainings are for equipping movement leaders and their teams to think high-level and multiply faster. These trainings are strategic and practical and can include:
TYPE OF TRAINING RECOMMENDED:
Certified Trainer (CT)
Church Planting Movements (CPM)
Your vision is not too big for God. We'll help you get there.
Regular Price: $297
Donor-Subsidized Price: $50
"Between 2010 and 2020, as we used DCPI's curriculum, we doubled the number of churches planted in North America each year, compared to the prior 50 years."
Mark Bane
Former Director, Evangelism and New Church Development
USA/Canada Region, Church of the Nazarene
What You Get
Here's how DCPI Academy will help you get the tools you need to confidently plant the unique church God is calling you to plant.
Every course is six weeks long, designed to be paced to fit in your busy schedule. You'll get printable handouts, a LIVE weekly call, and coaching through the planning process, so you walk away with a unique, actionable plan for your church.
Live Video Calls
Each week, you will meet with your DCPI Academy coach and cohort on a live video call, scheduled at convenient times to fit your schedule!
Printable Student Handouts
For each DCPI Course, you'll get a student handout with outlines and fill-ins, as well as instructions on making your plan to help you get the most out of your learning.
Chat with Coursemates
On our DCPI Academy learning platform, you'll have access to chat with your course coordinator and a cohort to collaborate and help one another.
Action Plan
By the end of your course, you'll walk away with a personal action plan to implement in your church. This includes a vision statement, a plan, and a timeline for roll-out. We will coach you through the whole planning process.
Regular Price: $297
Donor-Subsidized Price: $50
You may have heard you need years of education to plant a church.
Church planters don’t have to jump through a million hoops to be obedient to their God-given call. If you love the Lord, love His Word, want to reach people for Christ, desire to teach them to obey His commands, and believe He has called you to church planting, you can start with us.
What you will gain?
Through DCPI Academy, you will:
Gain clarity on your calling and next steps
Build a practical strategy to plant or grow your church
Learn proven biblical principles that work in any culture
Avoid common "landmines"/mistakes that stop church plants in their tracks
Connect with a global network of church planters
Your vision is not too big for God. We'll help you get there.
Regular Price: $297
Donor-Subsidized Price: $50
We help church planters get the tools they need to confidently walk in obedience to their God-given calling to plant a church.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: Why DCPI Academy is different?
This is not just another course.
DCPI training is built on decades of global experience and has already contributed to the planting of over 1 million churches worldwide.
Every training is:
• Practical, not just theoretical
• Built on biblical principles
• Designed for immediate application
• Proven across cultures and contexts
Question 2: How does the training work?
You’ll go through a combination of on-demand lessons and guided cohort sessions. As you learn, you’ll also build your own Vision, Plan, and Timeline (VPT), applying everything directly to your real ministry context.
Question 3: Do I need previous experience to join?
No prior experience is required. The Academy is designed to meet you where you are and guide you step-by-step, whether you’re exploring your calling or already actively leading.
Question 4: Will I be doing this alone?
No. One of the biggest strengths of the Academy is the groups. You’ll be connected with your course coordinator and leaders from around the world who are walking the same journey.
Question 5: What happens after I complete the training?
With a certificate and all experience you get on the training you’ll leave with a clear plan and next steps. Many participants go on to plant churches, strengthen existing ones, and multiply their impact in their communities.
Imagine Confidently Planting Your Church
You don’t need more information.
You need a clear path.
Start your journey with DCPI Academy today.
Regular Price: $297
Donor-Subsidized Price: $50
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