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On our first “Networking & Support Hours” Zoom call in January, several faith leaders on the call spoke about their exhaustion after 11 months of

As 2020 comes to a close, we are giving thanks for all that God has done for us and for our fellow faith leaders through Launchpad. We never would have imagined that in a year as overwhelming as this one, that we would have seen our young ministry grow like it has.

As we celebrate a Christmas that feels like no other before it, we offer these prayers for our fellow leaders of faith. May you find

I was interview by Glynis Ratcliffe for an article in Broadview magazine: When Aaron Bailey, 43, a gay entrepreneur, discovered Highlands Church in Denver, he says it

At Launchpad, we have five core values that reflect who we are and who we want to partner with in the world: love, belonging, inclusion,

I recently read a quote on Instagram by an unknown author: “Love cannot be measured by how long you wait, but how well you understand

As progressive faith leaders, many of us know how difficult and rare it is to find a community that shares your values and beliefs in

In our weekly support call for faith leaders yesterday, one leader talked about the ritual he and his co-pastor are personally observing this Holy Week.

“The W/ Collective Spring Retreat for me was an OASIS. It provided a place of rest, connection, and revival in the Desert Spaces. I often

Every church planter and pastor I’ve met has hundreds of responsibilities on their plate. In our day-to-day stress, it’s easy to lose track of the

Written on December 4, 2019… Tomorrow is about my son, but today is about motherhood, leadership, and Advent. On this day, three years ago, I

I keep having the same conversation over and over. Someone hears about how Launchpad can help them start a church, so they book a time

Join us in Scottsdale, Arizona for three days of rest and prayer at the Franciscan Renewal Center. This is the perfect event for your entire church plant leadership team. Be renewed in relationship with others as we explore the practice of meditation and our beliefs around prayer as progressive faith leaders.

Once a month five of us from across the country are meeting up to talk through the practical aspects of starting a progressive community.

In 2013, after a decade rejected from the church for being gay, I found a vibrant, welcoming and affirming faith community at Highlands Church in Denver. Being a part of a community that accepted me for who I am changed my life in countless ways and deepened my connection to God and my neighbors. In many ways, it saved my life.

A few months ago, a friend in his 40’s passed away in his sleep. He was someone I’d gone to church with for many years at Forefront Manhattan. I didn’t really know him very well, but the news of his death affected me. When I left weekly services at Manhattan to help start Forefront Brooklyn we only saw each other on occasion, but every time, we smiled, hugged, and took time to genuinely connect.

3 Do’s and 3 Dont’s for all church planters.