Black Church Planting Collaborative

We raise and release Black church planters to proclaim good news, pursue justice, and build beloved communities.

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

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Peter Watts

Co-Founder of Watts Power Foundation  |
Watts Power Foundation
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Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith

Assistant Director of Community and Public Engagement | USC Dornsife
Founder | Word of Encouragement Church
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Regina Graham

Director of Church Engagement | Fuller Foundation
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Kasey Jones

Coordinator for Outreach and Growth | Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
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Missie Branch

CEO & Executive Director | MyBlvd

 

corey lee

Corey Lee

Content and Partnerships | Fuller Church Planting Initiative
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Michael Byrd

Pastor  Faith Community Bible Church

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