2026 Gatherings & Events
Our mission is to cultivate a flourishing, self-sustaining ecosystem that equips and empowers Black church planters across diverse contexts (urban, rural, suburban, and city center) through coaching, assessment, training, and resourcing. Rooted in the legacy of the Black Church and centered on the voices of the African diaspora, we foster healthy, adaptive communities that evolve with their context, build cross-cultural partnerships, and create enduring pathways for new expressions of church to thrive for generations.
About the Black Church Planting Collaborative
This is a group of church planting leaders who value:
- Justice-orientation
- Beloved community
- Legacy-building
- Sankofa-mindset
- Reimagining
Some initial goals include:
- Host Black Church Planting summit in the fall of 2026
- Recruit a broader team for BCPC
- Develop a survey for Black Planters
Leadership Team
Peter Watts
Co-Founder of Watts Power Foundation |
Watts Power Foundation
Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith
Assistant Director of Community and Public Engagement | USC Dornsife
Founder | Word of Encouragement Church
Regina Graham
Director of Church Engagement | Fuller Foundation
Kasey Jones
Coordinator for Outreach and Growth | Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Corey Lee
Content and Partnerships | Fuller Church Planting Initiative
Michael Byrd
Pastor | Faith Community Bible Church
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