HOW TO PLANT A CHURCH
A Church Planting Seminar with Cass & Rich Langton
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Sydney Campus
Join us for a day-long seminar on how to begin the journey of planting a new church, featuring Mike Frost and church planters Cass and Rich Langton from The Local, a new Baptist Church in Kellyville, Western Sydney. Even if you're just dipping your toe in the church planting pool, this will be a really helpful seminar for you to help discern your next steps.
We will be covering the personal qualities required for pioneering leadership, including things like:
The day will include insights from the Langtons' recent experience of planting The Local.
Mike Frost is a missiologist, author, and lecturer at Morling College, where he teaches evangelism, mission, and church planting. A thought leader in missional theology, Mike has shaped how churches across the world engage with culture and community in innovative, gospel-centred ways.
Cass Langton is a pastor, communicator, and former Global Creative Pastor at Hillsong Church. She now co-leads The Local, a new church plant in Sydney’s northwest. Known for her passion for storytelling and spiritual formation, Cass helps leaders and creatives find their voice and step boldly into God’s call.
Rich Langton is a pastor, preacher, and creative leader. Before planting The Local Church in Kellyville, he served as the Australian Creative Pastor at Hillsong Church. Rich brings a wealth of experience in team leadership, innovation, and empowering people to use their gifts in service of the Kingdom.
July 23, 9:30 – 4:30 AEST
Seminar at
Sydney Campus
$15 in-person
Seminar attendance only. Includes light refreshments for in-person attendees. Lunch is not included.
$3,060 (AQF 8 & 9)
Covered by FEE-HELP (government loan for eligible students). Audit option available, see fee details here.
For-credit unit details: EM026 Church Planting.
Discern whether church planting is part of your call and how to take your next faithful step.
Hear real-life lessons from church planters Rich & Cass Langton and missiologist Mike Frost.
Understand the qualities and strategies required to form and lead an effective church planting team.
Network with other future planters, leaders, and innovators passionate about new expressions of church.