Co-Missioned Pastor Initiative

What is the Co-Missioned Pastor Initiative (CPI)?

The Co-Missioned Pastor Initiative (CPI) is a five-year ministerial program designed to enhance the ministry of 100 bi-vocational pastors in Canada and the United States. 

This initiative requires the congregation and World Church to co-mission with pastors who are willing to serve for several years in that capacity and who sense the divine call to increase the health and vitality of their congregations.

Pastor application was made in partnership with the pastor’s congregation and in consultation with the local mission center president. The program is full and applications are no longer being accepted.

The first group of twenty-five pastors began this initiative in December 2004. Additional groups of twenty-five will launch their initiatives in spring 2005, autumn 2005, and spring 2006.

To be successful, the co-missioned pastor must be fully supported by a congregation willing to be accountable in its discipleship and supportive of the pastor not only in word but also in action.

This five-year program is fully funded through the generous response of one family of committed disciples. It supports the church’s Mission to North America.