What if succession left you, and the outgoing pastor, and the congregation in a healthier place?
We’ve helped guide 200+ lead pastor transitions. 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.
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 PastorMenlo Church
Derwin Gray
Lead PastorTransformation Church
Carey Neiuwhof
Teaching and Founding PastorConnexus Church
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