About us
Converge PacWest is a movement of churches working to help people meet, know, and follow Jesus. We do this by starting and strengthening churches together worldwide for the glory of God.
Our story
Converge PacWest is part of Converge, a global, multi-ethnic movement of churches born out of mission in 1856.
Converge PacWest serves churches across Northern California, Northern Nevada, and Hawaii, fostering a diverse community of believers dedicated to gospel-centered transformation. We support churches of all sizes and backgrounds, helping them thrive in their local contexts and make a lasting impact in their communities.
As a Converge PacWest partner church, you can:
- Leverage proven church planting systems for launching and multiplying
- Build relationships with other Kingdom leaders to grow your collective impact
- Receive tools and resources for personal and professional health
- Implement a missions strategy that best aligns with your church’s calling
Our partner churches
Converge churches are uniquely independent, collaborative congregations that are self-governing, hold to the authority of Scripture, and focus on the gospel.
Find a churchOur team
Every church needs people to call on for ideas, prayer, and camaraderie. Our PacWest team, led by our regional president Bernard Emerson, serves as the hub for those relationships.
Bernard Emerson
Regional President
What we do
Start
Leverage our refined systems and resources that have helped 98% of our church plants launch successfully.
Strengthen
Join a thriving network of leaders empowering each other to reach their full potential and multiply their influence.
Send
Set and implement a missions strategy that best aligns with your church’s calling and passion.
Biblical Diversity Resourcing
Reach people of all colors, cultures, and classes with the gospel of Jesus Christ and make him known throughout the world.
No pastor or church launching or leading alone
If you want help starting a church, strengthening your church, or reaching unreached people groups with the gospel, let’s talk.
Stay connected
Hear stories from our churches, access our latest resources and events, and stay connected to what God’s doing through Converge PacWest.