Westward Network
A brotherhood of pastors in hard places
Not networking. Not conferences. Just brothers walking together into hard soil.
15 guys. 12 months. Real friendship and theological depth.
You Know The Weight.
Ministry in hard places is isolating. You preach faithfully, shepherd quietly, and wonder if anyone else understands what it costs. You're tired of conferences that hype you up but leave you empty. Tired of networking that feels transactional. Tired of carrying this alone. Westward is different.
What we’re building
Westward Network is a year-long cohort for pastors and ministry leaders in hard places.
Not a program. Not an organization. Just 15 guys committed to walking together for a year.
The cohort launches September 2026.
Applications open June 2026.
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We're not chasing the next trend. We go deep in Scripture, theology, and the things that actually matter for the long haul.
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You're not called to build a platform. You're called to faithfulness. We celebrate the pastors nobody's heard of who keep showing up.
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This isn't about contacts or opportunities. It's about brothers who carry each other when ministry gets heavy.
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Church planting, revitalization, post-Christian contexts, missions—we're heading into soil that resists the gospel. And we're not doing it alone.
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No performance. No pretending. Just brothers who are honest about the struggle and committed to staying faithful anyway.
Westward is for pastors and ministry leaders who:
- Affirm The Gospel Coalition's Statement of Faith
- Are gospel-centered and committed to the local church
- Are leading in hard places (church planting, revitalization, missions, post-Christian contexts)
- Want theological depth and real brotherhood, not quick fixes or hype
This includes lead pastors, church planters, missionaries, associate pastors, and bivocational leaders.
The investment
$999/year
Payment plans available:
- Pay in full: $999
- Monthly: $99/month (12 months)
- Split payment: $549 × 2
Scholarships available for pastors in contexts where cost is genuinely prohibitive. Churches are encouraged to invest in their pastor's development.
The Timeline
Now: Join the waitlist
June 2026: Applications open
September 2026: Cohort launches
Spring 2027: In-person gathering
August 2027: Year 1 ends
Only 15 spots available.
Join the waitlist
Applications open June 2026. Get on the list and we'll email you when it's time.