Church Planting Weekender

A Different Kind of Church Planting Training

With so many helpful church planting conferences—state-level, regional, national, network-specific, etc. — you might be asking, Why another one? Maybe you don’t need another conference. But we believe church planting isn’t primarily about strategy, size, speed, or entrepreneurial skill. It’s about treasuring Christ together as a people.

That’s why the Church Planting Weekender isn’t just another training event—it’s an immersive, unique, hands-on experience designed to shape your heart, not just your plans. Hosted in a church rooted in a legacy of church planting, this gathering connects you with seasoned pastors and former planters who have lived the realities of church planting.

Rather than just theory, you’ll gain a front-row seat to the beauty of the local church, the weight of pastoral calling, and the joy of planting not as lone pioneers, but as a family of blood-bought believers delighting in Christ together.

We invite you to come and see what makes this Weekender different as we pursue the highest good in church planting together.


LIMITED ATTENDANCE: To foster a more intimate and conversational setting, we are limiting this event to 45 people. 

DATE: March 7-9, 2025.

COSTS

  • Pastors and Church Planters: $199 
  • Spouse: $149
  • Student: $149 (please email proof of Spring 2025 enrollment to info@covenantlifetampa.org)

LOGISTICS

LOCATION

Covenant Life Church (CLC) will host the Church Planting Weekender. CLC is located in South Tampa and nestled in the historic Palma Ceia district near Plant High School. The address is 3511 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629. 

LODGING

CPW Attendees can seek accommodations at any nearby hotels. CLC is located 5 miles from Tampa International Airport (TPA). We recommend finding hotels or an AirBNB/VRBO between the airport and the church campus.

MEALS

We provide light breakfast,  full lunch, and dinners (with the exception of dinner on Saturday evening). Throughout the course of the conference, we’ll have snacks and drinks for you to enjoy.

TRAVEL

Travel plans are left to you. Please plan to arrive at the church campus no later than 8:30 am Friday morning. If you are flying to Tampa, it is advisable to arrive the evening before. You can utilize either TPA or PIE (St. Petersburg). We kindly ask that attendees do not book departures until following the final session on Sunday. The Sunday session ends at 3:00 pm.

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED SPEAKERS

BOOKS

Every church planter benefits from good books. So, leave a little extra room in your luggage to take home a stack of free books generously provided for each conference attendee.

REGISTER TODAY!

Register by completing the online form.