OUR VISION
Here in the Florida Annual Conference we have a bold vision to see every church multiply because we belive that denominations don’t plant churches but rather local churches plant churches. If that vision stirs something in you we’d love to connect.
PRAY FIRST.
Gather a few people and begin praying about how your church can multiply.
MAKE DISCIPLES WHO MAKE DISCIPLES.
Start a micro-network. Partner with 2-3 churches and dream about what God could do together.
DON’T GO ALONE.
If you focus only on planting churches, discipleship can be missed. But when you make disciples, new churches naturally follow.
Plant a Church
Is God calling you to plant a church in Florida? We encourage you to consider planting with the Global Methodist Church. The Florida Conference has partnered with The River Network to help equip future planters here in Florida. Here are a few steps to take if you are considering planting a church with us:
1. GET ACQUAINTED WITH US
The GMC was established in 2022 and already has about 5,000 churches around the world that are committed to fulfilling the Great Commission and to classic Wesleyan theology. We seek to be a movement that multiplies disciples, groups, and churches.
With a sponsoring Global Methodist local church, any lay person or clergy person can start a new church. Take a moment and check out our Book of Doctrines and Discipline.
2. DISCOVER YOUR READINESS THROUGH ASSESSMENT
The goal of the Discovery – or Assessment – is to identify your strengths and growth areas as they pertain to planting a church. It can be an encouraging experience to hear an informed third-party perspective on your readiness to plant.
There are two assessments available to you through The River Network:
1. Pre-Assessment Discovery – is taken online and offers a preliminary, self-interpreted view of your readiness.
2. Full Assessment Discovery – a comprehensive one-on-one consultation with an experienced assessor.
3. GET TRAINED
Our 2-day basic training is called Planting Healthy Churches. Whether you are planning to launch large or to start a network of micro-churches, this seminar will introduce you to the foundational concepts needed to plant successfully.
Afterward. you will also have the chance to explore selected topics more deeply through online training available at The River Network.
4. GET CONNECTED AND GET TO WORK
When you are ready to begin work on your plant, contact our Conference Church Multiplier Ricc Conner and he will connect you with a network of Global Methodist Churches and the Presiding Elder of the area you are wanting to plant in.
5. GET SUPPORT
You are not alone! Every church planter in the Florida Annual Conference is offered 12 months of free coaching.
If you have already begun your church plant, we will be happy to talk with you about connecting with the Global Methodist Church.
What if God wants to use your church to reach a community that has never been reached? Join churches across the conference on Sunday, September 13, 2026 as we celebrate Church Planting Sunday – a day for every church in our conference to catch the vision to see every church multiply here in the Florida Annual Conference.
DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES:
- Church Planting Sunday Video Church Planting Sermon Outline
- Church Planting Bulletin Insert
- Church Planting Kid’s Ministry Curriculum
Contact us with questions or for more information.
