Pastor/Planter Track

Pastor/Planter Track

RockFish Church’s Pastor/Planter Track is an 8-hour intensive designed for those called to shepherd God's people and plant new churches. This class equips participants with the practical skills, spiritual insight, and leadership tools necessary to lead with vision, plant with purpose, and multiply God's Kingdom.

The Pastor/Planter Track is for those who feel a specific calling to raise up new church communities or step into pastoral leadership with a heart for growth and multiplication.

All participants who complete the classroom portion will receive a Certificate of Completion.
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Beyond the Classroom

Graduates who desire to take their calling further will enter a guided practicum. Participants will receive mentorship and real-world experience, focusing on church planting, team-building, community outreach, and pastoral leadership. This practicum is designed to develop confident, Spirit-led leaders who can launch and sustain healthy, growing churches.

The practicum includes hands-on projects, regular reporting, and ongoing feedback, ensuring that graduates are equipped to lead with wisdom, compassion, and effectiveness—whether planting a new church or leading an established congregation. This is more than a class—it’s a call to plant, lead, and multiply the Kingdom of God.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend?
This track is designed for men called to pastoral or church-planting leadership. Wives are warmly encouraged to attend alongside their husbands, as their partnership is valued in ministry preparation. (wives may attend tuition free with their husbands)
What will I learn?
Practical leadership skills, pastoral care, church-planting strategies, team building, and how to cast and carry a spiritual vision for leading and multiplying churches. 
Do I need prior experience?
No prior pastoral or leadership experience is required—only a gifting, willingness to learn, grow, and step into God’s calling. 
How long is the track?
The classroom portion is 8 hours, typically split into two 4-hour sessions. Participants may also enter a practicum for hands-on ministry experience. 
Is there mentorship provided?
Yes! Graduates receive guidance from experienced pastors and church planters as they implement what they learn in real-world ministry settings. 
What happens after I complete the class?
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and may join the practicum to gain practical experience in church leadership and planting. 
Are there prerequisites for entering this track?
Yes, certificates of completion from our Chaplaincy, Evangelist and Teacher/Exhorter classes are required before entering this track. 
What is the goal of this track?
To equip men called to pastoral and church-planting leadership to lead faithfully, multiply ministry, and make a lasting Kingdom impact.