The Ascent Leader – Ministry Leadership Cohorts

Lead Your Ministry With Courage and Confidence

God has called you to lead.
You don’t have to do it alone.

Elevate Your Leadership

The Ascent is a year-long development program designed to engage ministry leaders in transparent conversations and one-on-one coaching with world-class leaders.

Structured around relational cohorts with 6–9 peers, The Ascent helps you grow your skills and develop your character.

With behind-the-scenes access to global leaders, you’ll learn from mentors who can speak into your life with accuracy and insight.

Cohorts

Go deeper with a dynamic circle of peers to expand your skills and find support through trusted relationships.

Conversations

Listen in on candid conversations with global leaders for insights into their lives and ministries.

Featured Mentors

Rich Villodas

Lead PastorNew Life Fellowship

Jud Wilhite

Senior Pastor Central Church

NT Wright

Theologian, New Testament Scholar, Retired Anglican Bishop

Larry Osborne

Pastor North Coast Church

Danielle Strickland

Author, Speaker, Trainer Global Social Justice Advocate

Steve Carter

Pastor+Teacher+Writer

John Ortberg

Senior Pastor
Menlo Church

Derwin Gray

Lead Pastor
Transformation Church

Carey Neiuwhof

Teaching and Founding Pastor
Connexus Church

"I have been involved in a lot of cohorts and been invited to many others, but there is nothing out there like the Ascent. The excuse is that no one in leadership really has time for something like this, but the reality is that no one should be taking on the responsibilities of leadership without being in a group like this."

"Instrumental to my ministry leadership! Everything exceeded my expectations. The best cohort gathering I’ve been a part of."

"One of the most moving, important, and needed times in my leadership journey."

"This has been the opportunity of a lifetime! I can't wait to dive into a second year!"

"I have a renewed excitement for ministry each time my cohort meets. I joined a few years ago and keep coming back…it’s like I found my tribe."

"My experience in the Ascent Cohort has been the single greatest contribution to my spiritual, emotional and practical development as a leader in the most challenging season I’ve faced to date."

Lead Your Ministry With Courage and Confidence

Elevate Your Leadership

Cohorts

Conversations

Featured Mentors

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