Stakeholder Churches
WHAT IS A STAKEHOLDER?
Stakeholder Churches are churches who believe in the dream of seeing a church planting movement in North Carolina that gives every man, woman and child the opportunity to respond to the good news of Jesus Christ. Stakeholder Churches contribute to help cover the operational costs needed to keep Carolina Movement moving and make it possible for every dime of new sending churches to go supporting their designated church plant.
WHY BE A STAKEHOLDER?
One thing that makes the Carolina Movement so unique is that 100% of the funds given by sending churches go to their designated church plant! How are we able to do that? Great question! We have a core group of Stakeholder churches who cover the operational costs of Carolina Movement so that 100% of sending church contributions go to support their chosen church plant. Stakeholders Church are a critical part of the mission to help every church become a church planting church!
STAKEHOLDER BENEFITS
Helping Other Churches
Seat at the Table
Stakeholder Churches are invited to a monthly Stakeholder meeting where they have the opportunity to hear about and speak into the future of Carolina Movement.
Resident Recruitment
Stakeholder Churches are eligible to host Carolina Movement Church Planter Residents and are listed in available church planter residency opportunities as we actively recruit new residents.
Training Opportunities
Stakeholder Churches receive coaching from our Carolina Movement staff in setting up a church planting residency at their church as well as free tickets for their team to our annual church planting gathering.
Mutual Collaboration
Stakeholder Churches have the unique opportunity to regularly collaborate with other church planting churches who share the same commitment and passion for church planting.
BIBLICAL EXAMPLE
Paul lays out a ministry model that preserved trust and demonstrated gospel integrity. As he entered new communities to help start churches, he intentionally did not ask those people to support him financially. Instead, he offered the gospel free of charge in order to build trust, protect the ministry, and guard against questions of financial motivation.
How was he able to do this? He relied on other established churches that believed so strongly in the mission of the gospel that they gave generously. Their support enabled Paul to minister freely so that new people in new places might come to know Jesus and have a church planted among them.
“I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge? 8 I robbed other churches by taking pay from them to minister to you. 9 When I was present with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, since the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs.” – 2 Corinthians 11:7b-9a
We are deeply thankful for our stakeholder churches and partner organizations who allow us to advance the gospel free of charge all across North Carolina. I praise God for leading us into this model of funding Kingdom ministry-a model that closely mirrors the ministry pattern of the Apostle Paul. Like him, we seek to build trust and guard against any question of financial motivation.
Thank You
Each year we have two events that we use to show appreciation and gratitude to our Stakeholder Churches!
SteakHolder Dinner
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 | 6:30 PM
GREENSBORO, NC
THE COLONNADE AT REVOLUTION MILL
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A Night of Gratitude, Vision, and Connection
Join us the evening before The Gathering for an exclusive dinner honoring the pastors and churches who make Carolina Movement possible. This is more than just a meal – it’s a moment to reflect, reconnect, and rejoice together.
As a Stakeholder, your support fuels church planting across North Carolina. At this catered dinner, we’ll share where God is leading us next, introduce you to some of our newest church planters, and take time to celebrate all God is doing through your generosity and partnership.
Bring a +1 (spouse or fellow staff member), and let’s kick off The Gathering with encouragement, laughter, and a clear sense of shared mission.
Impact Retreat
EXPERIENCE THE CRYSTAL COAST AT THE IMPACT RETREAT
Join high-capacity pastors, leaders, and donors in Atlantic Beach, NC from April 15-17th, for a one-of-a-kind retreat designed to build meaningful relationships, celebrate what God is doing through Carolina Movement, and dream about the future of church planting in North Carolina. With complimentary accommodations, meals, and activities like saltwater fishing and golf on the Crystal Coast, the Impact Retreat is an unforgettable experience.
This is an exclusive gathering reserved for our Stakeholder Churches and specially invited guests.