about THE SOCIETY

Birthed from the pains of ministry and the loneliness of leadership, The Society endeavors to create a space for leaders to connect with others, rest from the hustle of ministry and building the Kingdom, and provide resources to aid and assist you to help grow your ministry.

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Here's The Scoop

We're 4 friends, pastoring churches, who found authentic friendships and want the same for you. Through random yet divine opportunities we all ended up on a retreat together and it changed our lives. Recognizing the value of real friendships and seeing the implosion of so many pastors and churches, we felt we could change the score.


Pastors need to connect, unwind and refuel without feeling the need to be something they're not. We're not arrogant to think our model is the only way, in fact you might not like what/who we are, 'The Society' may not be for you. But some of you reading this right now know you need it. Let's start the journey and see where it takes us, no strings attached! You don't have to lead lonely anymore.

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Meet The Society LEADERS

We're a tight group of lead pastors with one shared conviction: you don't have to lead lonely.

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Josh Lipscomb

Liberty Church

Pensacola, FL

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Seth Baltzell

City Hope Church

Centralia, IL

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Mike McKelvey

Liberty Church

Pensacola, FL

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Carey Robinson

Movement Church

Orange County, CA

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If you're ready to get going, click below and let's get rowdy.

Our Values Etched In STone

(They're not the ten commandments, but they help us stay on mission)

BOLD

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We are bold about our faith and live a passionate, Spirit-filled life following after Jesus and building his kingdom.

SAFE

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We are a safe place to screw up, blow up, and throw up and be yourself.

AUTHENTIC

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We don't pretend or try hard to impress.

LOYAL

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We stay in each other's lives, this is more than a class or teaching, it is a deep commitment to each other.

ROWDY

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We laugh hard and push the boundaries with the right amount of rowdy.

RESTORING

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We fight for each other and we fight for the restoration of those that are down.

COLLABORATIVE

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What's mine is yours. We share resources and our lives.

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We're Glad You Asked

  • How often are Retreats?

    The frequency of retreats vary, but are primarily held in February and October. If you are interested in more information regarding Retreats apply for The Society.

  • What costs are involved with retreats?

    Retreat Costs: $1800 per person without membership. One retreat per year included in membership. BUT, we never want the cost to hinder anyone from attending a retreat, as such, we have both partial and full scholarships available. We are a non-profit entity and whatever costs you can cover allows us to provide a retreat for those who can't afford it. We do also have pastors/ministries who contribute monthly because of the impact it's had on them.

  • What is the cohort and how often are they?

    When you become a member of The Society, you are included in a year of cohort learning, which is divided into two 5 month semesters. These cohorts are typically zoom meetings that are hosted by world class leaders with expertise in a specific topic.

  • Do I have to do both a retreat and cohort?

    Membership includes the cohorts and a retreat. We recommend taking advantage of both so you are growing in leadership and relationship together. If attending a retreat is not possible, your spot will be given free of charge to a pastor in need.

  • Are there any monthly fees or dues to be in The Society?

    You can always be our friend, that is free! However, if you would like to become a member, there is an annual cost of $3600 that can be paid monthly if needed. Many of our members choose to give above and beyond to support the mission of The Society and cover costs for those in a tight spot.

  • Will Alcohol and Cigars be involved with retreats?

    Listen, we know this can be a dividing point and even an issue for some. At a Society retreat you can expect that many of those attending will choose to partake in a good cigar or whiskey, but many don't. There is personal liberty to responsibly make that choice on your own.

Still have questions? The best next step is to contact us and we'll talk it through.