Waypoint Church Partners — Organization Profile
Waypoint Church Partners is a Christian church-support and church-planting ministry that serves churches in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The organization describes its role as partnering with more than 500 Christian Churches and Churches of Christ across Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and portions of adjoining states.
With a history spanning more than 80 years, Waypoint Church Partners states that it has helped catalyze and support the planting of more than 150 new churches. In addition to church planting, Waypoint provides coaching, training, and practical resources intended to strengthen existing congregations, develop leaders, and address common ministry challenges churches face in changing communities.
Waypoint’s work includes a mix of direct support for local churches and scalable training offered through events and digital resources. The organization hosts webinars and learning opportunities (including “Waypoint55” webinars) and publishes content through podcasts and video channels. Waypoint also highlights resources created to encourage and equip ministry leaders, including a podcast for pastors and another focused on ministers’ wives.
A distinctive part of Waypoint’s service offering is hands-on help with facilities and guest readiness. Waypoint describes free or low-cost services such as facility evaluations, first impressions training, “secret shopper” feedback, and consulting for ministry challenges. The organization also lists no-interest loans as a way to help churches make needed improvements or pursue ministry opportunities without taking on traditional debt.
For churches and leaders looking to engage, Waypoint invites involvement through training events, coaching, and giving. Supporters can contribute financially through the organization’s giving options, and churches can connect with staff to explore partnerships, leader care, and resources for planting and revitalization. Waypoint also maintains a record of churches planted over the years and promotes upcoming events designed to serve pastors, elders, and ministry teams across its region.
Key Links
- Website: https://waypointchurchpartners.com/
- About: https://waypointchurchpartners.com/
- Services: https://waypointchurchpartners.com/services
- New Churches: https://waypointchurchpartners.com/new-churches/
- Events: https://waypointchurchpartners.com/events
- Staff: https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff
- Contact: https://waypointchurchpartners.com/contact
- Giving: https://waypointchurchpartners.com/giving
- iPlantChurches: https://waypointchurchpartners.com/iplantchurches
Contact Information
- Phone: (844) 840-1600
- Mailing address: Waypoint Church Partners, PO Box 6224, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Socials
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WaypointChurchPartners
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaypointChurchPartners
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/waypointchurchpartners
Leadership
- Tim Cole — Executive Director
- Dyke McCord — Associate Director
- Neil Wheeler — Director of Leader Care
- Paul Viers — Regional Catalyst
- Lisa Cole — Planting Wives Care
- Kathie DeFord — Financial Administrator
- Rebecca Hott — Director of Media
