School of Church Planting
Our 6-week online program for potential pastors & church planters
04. JUNE – 09. JULY, EVERY WEDNESDAY | ONLINE
With different speakers from the ICF Movement!
Unleash your potential.
Expand your know-how.
Directly after the ICF Conference, we are launching our School of Church Planting – an intensive 6–week training program for leaders who want to take the next step in their calling.
Our vision as an ICF Movement is to plant churches that make a significant impact. A key part of this is the strategic training of potential pastors from existing churches to innovate and effectively shape the church.
At the School of Church Planting, we not only provide practical tools, but also inspiration and spiritual direction to strengthen leaders in their calling. This involves deep personal reflection: Am I called to plant a church? Is this God’s path for my life?
No matter what church you belong to, we invite you to be part of the School of Church Planting.
We look forward to having you on board!
Speakers
Be inspired by pastors & church planter from the ICF Movement who will share their knowledge and experience with you.

LEO BIGGER
Senior Pastor, ICF Zuerich & ICF Movement

TOBIAS TEICHEN
Lead Pastor, ICF Munich
Core Team, ICF Movement

DAVID ROMINGER
Lead Pastor, ICF SWB
Church Planting Department Lead, ICF Movement

CELESTE NETO
Location Pasto ICF Lörrach

RENE SCHUBERT
Lead Pastor, ICF Vienna
Church Group Leader, ICF Movement

BJÖRN SCHÄFER
Lead Pastor, ICF Rhein-Main
Vision Leader, ICF Experience

MICHAELA RESCIGNO
Executive Pastor, ICF SWB
… and more!
Sessions
04. June – 09. July 2025 | Every Wednesday
FIRST EVENING
04th JUNE
WHY CHURCH PLANTING?
with Leo Bigger & Team
.
SECOND EVENING
11th JUNE
CHURCH PLANTING PHASES
with David Rominger, Rene Schubert & Celeste Neto
.
THIRD EVENING
18th JUNE
BUILDING THE FOUNDING TEAM
with David Rominger
.
FOURTH EVENING
25th JUNE
MAKE YOUR STARTUP TAKE OFF
with Tobias Teichen
.
FIFTH EVENING
02nd JULY
AM I A CHURCH PLANTER?
with David Rominger, Michaela Rescigno & Celeste Neto
.
SIXTH EVENING
09th JULY
GO OUT INTO THE WORLD
with Heinz Strupler
.
LOCATION
Whether just you at home or together as a team at your church: our digital platform not only offers you access to all sessions, but also various opportunities to network with other participants.
You will receive the access link 1-2 weeks in advance.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the School of Church Planting 2025
Every Wednesday between 04th of June and 09th of July (6 weeks)
Start: 07:30pm | End: ca. 8:45pm
The main language of the sessions is German, but everything will be translated into English.
The School of Church Planting is for key leaders in ICF churches, ICF startups, and micro churches who want to take the next step in their calling. Key leaders and pastors from our ICF network and other churches are also welcome.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. You will then receive the online link for the sessions 1-2 weeks before the first evening.
The School of Church Planting is free of charge and is funded by the ICF Movement.