Why This Matters Now
The Church is in a season of leadership transition.
- Thousands of pastors are approaching retirement
- Leadership pipelines are inconsistent or undefined
- Non-denominational churches continue to grow without formal systems for developing and placing leaders
At the same time, a new generation of leaders is emerging—prepared, called, and ready to serve.
Yet many do not reach positions of senior leadership.
- This is not a lack of calling.
- It is not a lack of preparation.
- It is a lack of aligned systems connecting formation, sponsorship, and placement.
The future of the Church depends on addressing this gap now.
Our Mission
Building Churches strengthens the future of the Church by developing leadership pipelines, equipping leaders, and aligning systems that sustain healthy, growing congregations.
Our Framework
(FSP Model)
How Leadership Actually Develops
Formation → Sponsorship → Placement
Formation
Seminary training, theological grounding, and leadership preparation.
Sponsorship
Mentoring, advocacy, and leaders who open doors to opportunity.
Placement
Access to real leadership roles within churches and ministry contexts.
When these three are not aligned, leadership pipelines break down.
Current Focus
(Flagship Program)
Our Current Focus
Women in Senior Pastoral Leadership
Building Churches is currently leading a national initiative to address one of the most urgent leadership challenges facing the Church today:
The gap between theological preparation and senior pastoral placement for women in non-denominational churches.
Through the 12×12 Women in Senior Pastoral Leadership Pipeline Initiative, we are working with seminaries, ministry leaders, and churches to strengthen mentoring, sponsorship, and placement systems.
12×12 Overview
The 12×12 Initiative
A national pipeline initiative aligning:
- 12 seminaries
- 12 leadership champions
- 25–40 church partners
to build sustainable pathways into senior pastoral leadership.
Seminaries
Identify and prepare leaders
Leadership Champions
Strengthen mentoring and sponsorship
Church Network
Create real placement pathways
