if ever there was a time for pastors to connect...
that time is now
A global movement of pastoral leaders around the world finding authentic relationships with other pastors. A place where they are known as they are and receive the support and encouragement that is so critical to equipping them to thrive in ministry.
92% NOT LONELY
pastors in John 17:23 groups no longer feel lonely or isolated
67% DO MORE
Multi-Church Outreach Projects
1820+
Pastors in John 17:23 groups across 30+ countries
92% SAY
that theological differences are not obstacles to relationships within their John 17:23 group
The John 17:23 movement is birthed out of Jesus' prayer to the Father,
“I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one so that the world may know you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.”
John 17:23
JOHN 17:23 GROUPS
Pastors want a safe place to be themselves and connect with others in authentic relationships. But all too often, they feel overwhelmed, isolated, and discouraged because of the expectations placed upon them as pastoral leaders.
Pastor, in a John 17:23 group, you will meet pastoral leaders like yourself, looking for a safe place where they can be themselves to share their highs and lows, their joys and sorrows, their dreams and goals, where they can talk about every aspect of their lives without judgment or condemnation. You will find a group of friends who have no expectations for you other than to grow in relationship with one another and Jesus.
Authentic spiritual and relational unity among pastoral leaders, based upon John 17:23, so that the world will more easily find Jesus.
FIND A GROUP
Below is a map showing locations with pastors in John 17:23 groups. Groups gather throughout the USA in New England, western Michigan, northern Georgia, Florida, Texas, and online. Along with groups meeting internationally in Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Congo, Egypt, Finland, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Scotland, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe – with more groups in more locations forming regularly!
No group near you? We’ll equip you to start one!
"I think the most important thing for me is that I know that I'm not alone. And I think that's a foundational understanding that has impacted every area of my ministry."
Pastor Debbie Moylan
"I feel more connected with other ministers in my community."
Pastor in a
John 17:23 Group
"We know and we trust each other. There's that vulnerability that whatever we share in our group stays there."
Pastor Arnold Cerezo
"United churches have a greater impact. We are not competing. We build each other up on social media which grabs the community’s attention."
Pastor in a
John 17:23 Group