What // A 2 day retreat for pastors in Sovereign Grace focused on equipping churches at the intersection of ecclesiology and missiology to be sending churches. We want to see our churches become Antioch churches in the model of Acts 11-13.
Why // Our hope is to see Sovereign Grace churches intentionally, effectively, sacrificially, and consistently pursuing church planting and mission work. We believe every church regardless of its size, location, and resources can participate in this work.
Where// Hosted by the Church Planting Group in Orlando, FL at Grace Church Orlando February 27-28, 2025.
Who // Antioch is for any pastoral team desiring to grow significantly in the area of church planting and mission, especially for any team feeling “stuck” in this area without a way forward. We highly recommend at least two members of the pastoral team attend together.
Follow-Up // The retreat will be followed and supported by coaching from a trained church planting coach in Sovereign Grace and the project will wrap up with a meeting just before the 2025 Sovereign Grace Pastors Conference.
Who’s Leading // Antioch will be led by the Sovereign Grace Church Planting Group and most session will be taught by Mike Seaver and Ricky Alcantar.
Cost // Our hope is that Antioch is a partnership between SGC, the local church, and its region. The Church Planting Group will provide instructors, materials, and meals without charge. We suggest that the local church pay for transportation and lodging and that the region cover coaching fees. Scholarships are available for any SGC church that may need them.
Questions // Contact us regarding the next Antioch Project.
“I came to the Antioch retreat tired, hardly wanting to leave home to learn more about what I’m not doing well and yet I return home having been rejuvenated, envisioned, filled with contented joy, and looking forward to steps forward - one of which we will do this Sunday as we call the church family to pray together for God’s guidance in mission to our community, our desire to be a church planting church, and a church that raises up and sends out missionaries to the nations.”