New churches are one of the most powerful ways to spread the peace of Christ in today’s world.
For Chris Scott, Facilitator for Emerging Faith Communities, planting peace churches is not about copying old models. It is about joining what God is already doing in a particular time and place. These churches create space for genuine connection, contextual gospel proclamation, and concrete expressions of God’s love, justice, and shalom.
Why planting peace churches matters
In a divided and anxious world, peace churches offer living witnesses to the reconciling power of Jesus. They demonstrate that the way of Christ is not just preached but practiced — through hospitality, justice, peacemaking, and community. Every new peace church becomes a fresh outpost of God’s kingdom, shaping disciples who actively pursue peace in their homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods.
We envision planting peace churches becoming a shared commitment of the whole body of Christ. This work is not limited to a few leaders. It invites every follower of Jesus to participate — through prayer, mentoring, service, and generous giving.
Your support makes peace churches possible
Through the Mobilize for Peace annual fund appeal, you can help raise up new communities that embody and proclaim the peace of Christ
- Your gifts provide crucial early-stage funding so new peace churches can take root and thrive.
- Your prayers sustain church planters and their emerging communities.
- Your skills and presence — as mentors, volunteers, or fellow discerners—strengthen the work.
- Your encouragement helps more people respond courageously to God’s call.
Thank you for helping plant peace churches. Your generosity through Mobilize for Peace nurtures communities of hope, healing, discipleship, and peacemaking in our changing world.
Learn more or get involved
- Connect with Chris and the Emerging Faith Communities team to explore church planting, discern your own call, or discover ways to support this vital work.
- Missio Dei 28 Creating an Anabaptist church-planting culture
