Cohorts

Join a small circle of peers with a professional coach to get the dynamic support, feedback, and learning you need to grow in leadership.

The Ascent Leader offers three cohort verticals:

Transitions Leaders

For pastors navigating the season of transition into a new church leadership role. You don’t have to transition alone.

Executive Pastors

For executive pastors managing the daily operations, staff, and culture of their church.

Church Planters

For planting pastors looking for the key relationships, tools, and resources for their new season of ministry.

Upcoming Cohorts

2025

Beth Ganem
Tyler Gregory
Coach: Nancy Beach

2025

Kenton Beshore
Coach: Bryan Wilkerson

2025

Aaron Brockett
Wayne Cordeiro
Coach: Ernest Smith

2025

Dave Ferguson
Wayne Corderio
Coach: David Hibiske

2025

Ray Johnston
Sean Sears
Coach: Chris Delfs

2025

Dan Reiland
Jesse DeYoung
Coach: Rick Burge

FULL

2025

Rich Villodas
Ashley Wooldridge
Coach: Dave Stone

2025

Jay Kim
Josh Surratt
Coach: Steve Clifford

2024

Tim Smith
Les McKeown
Coach: Brad Lomenick

FULL

"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."

"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."

"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!"