What We Do

The CPT’s Strategy and Programming

If the church is going to flourish in the 21st century, she will need ministers equal to this task: men and women who can lead with integrity and wisdom––pastors who are empowered by the Spirit of God, well-trained in interpreting and applying Scripture, able to mine the depths of wisdom in the Great Tradition to bring the lessons of our past to bear on the challenges of our future.

The CPT seeks to accomplish its mission primarily through formational gatherings. Each year the CPT hosts dozens of pastoral meetings all over North America. These gatherings include:

  • Fellowships

    • Pastor Theologian Fellowships: The CPT’s flagship fellowship program, guiding of well-qualified pastors and ministry leaders through a unique six-year process of pastoral formation. Our fellows are strategically positioned for impactful leadership in their own congregations and the broader church.

    • Senior Fellowship: Consisting of long-tenured members of our fellows program, this group’s annual symposium brings together leading pastor theologians to conrtont challenges facing the church today.

  • Cohorts

    • Local Cohorts: Gatherings of pastors serving in dozens of cities and metro areas around the country, led by a CPT fellow, seeking to equip and encourage one another in theological leadership and ministry.

    • Student Cohorts: Gatherings of men and women training for ministry at colleges and seminaries throughout the country, led by CPT fellows and local faculty who share a vision for the centrality of theological in the the life of the church.

    • Church Identity Cohort: Our core curriculum cohort for ministry leaders, exploring the church’s biblical and theological roots.

    • One-Year Learning Cohorts: Year-long accessible formational groups for ministry leaders to dig deeper into topics like technology and the arts.

  • Events

    • Pastor Theologians Conference: Our largest event of the year, bringing together ministry leaders and scholars from across the evangelical world for a one-of-a-kind theological gathering.

    • Pastor Theologian Dinners and Discussion: Special events to gather pastors from a specific city for fellowship, an expert presentation, and discussion on pressing ministry questions.

CPT also seeks to accomplish its mission through producing theological resources. We regularly share resources on our website, including articles, podcasts, book reviews, sermons, and videos. We also publish a bi-annual, peer-reviewed journal and regularly assist pastors in the writing and publication of books on theology, biblical studies, and church life. Check the resources tab above to explore these resources.