Birthed from the pains of ministry and the loneliness of leadership, The Society endeavors to create a space for leaders to connect with others, rest from the hustle of ministry and building the Kingdom and provide resources to aid and assist you to help grow your ministry.
What Is
The Society?
Birthed from the pains of ministry and the loneliness of leadership, The Society endeavors to create a space for leaders to connect with others, rest from the hustle of ministry and building the Kingdom and provide freindships and resources to aid and assist you to help grow your ministry.
Learn MoreWe’re 4 friends, pastoring churches, who found authentic friendships and want the same for you.
Liberty Church
Pensacola, FLJosh Lipscomb
City Hope Church
Centralia, ILSeth Baltzell
Liberty Church NY
Middletown, NYMike Mckelvey
Movement Church
Orange County, CACarey Robinson
Want To Know Who We Are?
Here are some of the values that define us
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BOLD
We are bold about our faith and live a passionate spirit filled life following after Jesus and building his kingdom.
AUTHENTIC
We don’t pretend or try hard to impress.RESTORING
We fight for each other and we fight for the restoration of those that are down.SAFE
We are a safe place to screw up, blow up, and throw up and be yourself.LOYAL
We stay in each other’s lives, this is more than a class or teaching, it is a deep commitment to each other.COLLABORATIVE
What’s mine is yours. We share resources and our lives.ROWDY
We laugh hard and push the boundaries with the right amount of rowdy.
Hear From Other Pastors
Check out what other pastors have to say about their
experience with The Society
The Society Changed My Life
Three years into pastoring, I realized just how badly I needed real friends that understood what I was going through in ministry and be authentic with. I felt isolated, and alone. I was feeling all of the pressure, and none of the joys of ministry. Then I join the society, and everything changed. I found my people, my tribe, my brothers. The society gave me a place to belong, and belonging has given me the relationships and resources to Pastor my church for the long haul. The society changed my life.
The Right People Who Understand
“There’s something about finding the right people who understand you and get that ministry isn’t all halos and hallelujahs, it’s gritty, raw, sometimes brutally hard. When you find a crew that becomes a brotherhood, you know you’re not doing this alone and that makes all the difference. This is what The Society is for me.”
Lifetime Friendships
“Perfect timing! Stepping into The Society a couple years ago provided me the band of brothers I needed to share my fears, unload my burdens, and renew my hope. Lifetime friendships have been made, and I’m in a healthy place again as a result of this new family.”
Chris Shinnick
Lead Pastor
How often are Retreats?
The frequency of retreats vary, but are primarily held in February and October. If you are interested in more information regarding Retreats apply for The Society here.
What costs are involved with retreats?
Retreat Costs: $1600 per person without membership. One retreat per year included in membership.
BUT…
We never want the cost to hinder anyone from attending a retreat, as such, we have both partial and full scholarships available. We are a non-profit entity and whatever costs you can cover allows us to provide a retreat for those who can’t afford it. See Costs below. We do also have pastors/ministries who contribute monthly because of the impact it’s had on them. If you would like to partner, click here.
What is the cohort and how often are they?
When you become a member of The Society, you are included in a year of cohort learning, which is divided into two 5 month semesters. These cohorts are typically zoom meetings that are hosted by world class leaders with expertise in a specific topic.
Do I have to do both a retreat and cohort?
Membership includes the cohorts and a retreat. We recommend taking advantage of both so you are growing in leadership and relationship together. If attending a retreat is not possible, your spot will be given free of charge to a pastor in need.
Are there any monthly fees or dues to be in The Society
You can always be our friend, that is free!
However, if you would like to become a member, there is an annual cost of $3600 that can be paid monthly if needed. Many of our members choose to give above and beyond to support the mission of The Society and cover costs for those in a tight spot.
Will Alcohol and Cigars be involved with retreats?
Listen, we know this can be a dividing point and even an issue for some. At a Society retreat you can expect that many of those attending will choose to partake in a good cigar or whiskey, but many don’t. There is personal liberty to responsibly make that choice on your own.
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If you are ready to apply for membership with The Society, you can apply with the button below.
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