The Church Starting Group will provide expert assistance to associations and churches as they plan strategy and project future needs for new congregations. State staff personnel will gladly consult with your strategy planning group or with your Missions Development Team.

African-American Church Starting Team
Joshua Smith
African-American Church Starting Specialist         
559.229.9533 x.249
E-mail Joshua Smith

Diana Fleming
Ministry Assistant
559.229.9533 x. 248
E-mail Diana Fleming

Language Church Starting Team
Anthony Ahaev
Language Church Starting Specialist
559.229.9533 x. 249
E-mail Anthony Ahaev

Vera Adams
Ministry Assistant
559.229.9533 x. 238
E-mail Vera Adams

New Church Starting Team
Ross Shepherd
New Church Starting Specialist
559.229.9533 x. 236
E-mail Ross Shepherd

Diana Fleming
Ministry Assistant
559.229.9533 x. 248
E-mail Diana Fleming