The Ascent

A cohort leadership journey.

Featured Mentors

NT Wright

Theologian, New Testament Scholar, Retired Anglican Bishop

Jud Wilhite

Senior Pastor
Central Church

Carey Nieuwhof

Teaching and Founding Pastor
Connexus Church

Michael Todd

Lead Pastor
Transformation Church

Larry Osborne

Pastor
North Coast Church

Dave Ferguson

Lead Pastor
Community Christian Church

It’s not just about content.
It’s also about the conversation.

The Ascent was founded on the realization that there exists a gap between what is required and what is expected of ministry leaders.

The key to The Ascent is transparency. Great content is everywhere…books, blogs, keynotes and sermons. What leaders needs is transparent conversation. As a member of The Ascent, you’ll grow both personally and professionally by engaging with behind-the-scenes world class mentors, journeying with top notch peers, and finally having a professional ministry coach who knows you and can speak into your ministry with accuracy and insight.

The Ascent has been 10X more impactful than my past cohort experiences.
RJ CaswellSenior Executive Pastor
New City Church
RJ Caswell
The Ascent has opened a network of leaders and conversations that has given me a renewed excitement for ministry.
Nate GrellaCampus Pastor
Compass Christian Church North Fort Worth Campus
Nate Grella
As a struggling lead pastor who has never quite fit the shoes I’m wearing, The Ascent has helped me realize I’m not alone, and more importantly, to honestly and courageously confront what God’s true call is on my life.
Matt RaderLead Pastor
Tigard Christian Church
Matt Rader
The Ascent gave me courage to boldly lead out in new ways - leading UP and the results are transforming my church culture.
Carolyn LuWholeness Pastor MA, LPC, CADCI
Rolling Hills Community Church
Carolyn Lu
This has been the opportunity of a lifetime! I can’t wait to dive into a 2nd year!
Jeff DartLead Pastor
Brookside Church
Jeff Dart
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The Ascent has been 10X more impactful than my past cohort experiences.
RJ CaswellSenior Executive Pastor
New City Church
RJ Caswell
The Ascent has opened a network of leaders and conversations that has given me a renewed excitement for ministry.
Nate GrellaCampus Pastor
Compass Christian Church North Fort Worth Campus
Nate Grella
As a struggling lead pastor who has never quite fit the shoes I’m wearing, The Ascent has helped me realize I’m not alone, and more importantly, to honestly and courageously confront what God’s true call is on my life.
Matt RaderLead Pastor
Tigard Christian Church
Matt Rader
The Ascent gave me courage to boldly lead out in new ways - leading UP and the results are transforming my church culture.
Carolyn LuWholeness Pastor MA, LPC, CADCI
Rolling Hills Community Church
Carolyn Lu
This has been the opportunity of a lifetime! I can’t wait to dive into a 2nd year!
Jeff DartLead Pastor
Brookside Church
Jeff Dart
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