A movement of people building spiritual communities in everyday places.
You do not need a church building, a stage, or a perfect plan to begin. You need a willingness to gather, listen, and create space for Jesus to meet people where life already happens.
You can start this with 2-3 people this week.
The Problem
Many believers love Jesus but feel that traditional models of church no longer resonate as they once did. We find that people aren’t rejecting Jesus - they’re searching for belonging.
What is Launching Faith?
Launching Faith helps people like you start a faith community where you are.
Invite a few people, choose a place that feels natural - coffee shop, restaurant, home, or workplace. Create space for real connections, spiritual conversation, Scripture, prayer, and discipleship.
Keep it simple and do it again next week.
This isn’t about recreating a church service somewhere else. It’s about building a real spiritual community where people already live, work, gather, and ask deeper questions. We are here to help give you the tools and the encouragement you need along the way.
This is not something to study. This is something you can start.
Invite a few people. Choose a place. Begin the conversation.
The Simple Framework
Listen
Pay attention to the people already around you.
Disciple
Ask real questions and open Scripture.
Gather
Invite 2-3 people this week.
Multiply
When others are ready, help them start their gathering.
Listen → Gather → Disciple → Multiply
The 4 Rhythms of a Launching Faith Gathering
Welcome → Conversation→ Scripture → Prayer
Welcome
Authentic hospitality that makes people feel safe and seen.
Scripture
Encountering Jesus together through the Bible.
Conversation
Open, honest spiritual exploration rooted in real life.
Prayer
Inviting God into real needs, questions, and everyday life.
Simple enough to start. Deep enough to change lives. You don’t need anything else to begin.
Who is Launching Faith For?
Everyday Pioneers
People who feel called to gather others in natural spaces.
Church Leaders
Pastors and ministry leaders seeking fresh ways to engage people beyond church walls.
Churches & Teams
Congregations ready to start missional faith communities in their neighborhoods.
You don’t need to be a pastor to begin. Launching Faith is built for everyday people who’re willing to create space for meaningful faith conversations and spiritual community.
A Clear Path From Participant to Leader
Curious Participant → Table Contributor → Host → Gathering Leader → Network Leader
Curious Participant - Comes to a gathering and begins exploring.
Table Contributor - Engages in conversation, prayer, and shared community.
Host - Helps create space, welcome people, and facilitate discussion.
Gathering Leader - Launches and leads a new gathering.
Network Leader - Encourages, coaches, and supports other leaders.
This pathway reflects the spirit of discipleship: people grow in grace, responsibility, and mission over time.
The Simple Launching Faith Toolkit
We’re here to help you start a simple Jesus-centered gatherings in the places people already live, work, and gather - because real transformation happens around real tables.
Movements grow when people can say, “I think I could do that.”
The Toolkit Includes:
Founder’s Discernment Worksheet
90-Day Launch Plan
Gathering Conversation Guide
Host Training Guide
First 5 Gathering Templates
Leader Renewal Devotional
These tools are designed to help everyday people take simple, faithful steps toward starting gatherings in real places with real people.
"I found God again at a bar table, not a pew." - Bar Church Attendee
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"I didn't leave church - I just stopped feeling seen." - Church Attendee (Indiana)
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"This gave us hope again." - Church Leader (Wyoming)
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"Our leadership finally heard what people were actually feeling." - Pastor (Ohio)
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"I found God again at a bar table, not a pew." - Bar Church Attendee 〰️ "I didn't leave church - I just stopped feeling seen." - Church Attendee (Indiana) 〰️ "This gave us hope again." - Church Leader (Wyoming) 〰️ "Our leadership finally heard what people were actually feeling." - Pastor (Ohio) 〰️
Start a Gathering Next Week
You don’t need a perfect plan to begin. You need clarity, courage, and a simple way to start.
Whether you’re discerning a new gathering, looking for practical tools, or hoping to join a community of leaders, Launching Faith is here to help you take the next step.
Join others rediscovering faith beyond the walls.
Start a Gathering in 5 Simple Steps
Pray and discern
Invite 2–3 people
Choose a place
Use the 4 rhythms
Set the next date
A Pastoral Word
You’re not behind, you’re being invited.
After listening to countless stories from people who love Jesus but feel disconnected from church - and pastors quietly carrying exhaustion - I knew there had to be another way. So, I (Jim Cedar) created this ministry. I am an author, leader, and former pastor who helps people and churches launch faith where life actually happens.
Renewal doesn’t begin with a perfect plan. It begins with presence, prayer, people, and one faithful step. Launching Faith is here to help you take that step - without shame, pressure, or pretending.