Forming pastors and churches for enduring gospel ministry

We support the starting and strengthening of churches in Arizona and around the world.

  1. One-on-one and group coaching for pastors and church planters

  2. Leadership development for emerging leaders

  3. Pastoral care and support during startup, transition, or crisis

  4. Speaking, teaching, and training at churches and ministry events

  5. Conferences on church planting, revitalization, pastoral residencies, ecclesiology, membership, one anothers, and expositional preaching/teaching

  6. Development of resources related to church leadership and health

How we serve pastors and churches

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Who We Are

Church Formation Collective was founded by Chuck and Jill Newkirk in 2026. Chuck is the former Lead Pastor of Church on Mill in Tempe, Arizona. He now serves as the President of Church Formation Collective, Executive Director of The Grove Church Planting Network, and is a regular adjunct professor at a local seminary. He is married to Jill, and they have two adult children, Abby and Micah.

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