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

For pastors navigating the transition into a new leadership role.

Communicators

For leaders seeking to grow in the unique craft of preaching while ensuring character leads the way.

Church Planters

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

Upcoming Cohorts

WINTER 2022

Chris Brown
Danielle Strickland
Steve Carter
Coach: Dick Alexander

FULL

FALL 2022

Jud Wilhite
Dave Stone
Brady Boyd
Coach: Glen Elliott

SPRING 2022

Andy Wood
Sean Sears
Steve Stroope
Coach: Mike Hickerson

FULL

FALL 2022

Herbert Cooper
Steve Carter
Megan Marshman
Coach: Nancy Beach

SPRING 2022

John Ortberg
Rich Villodas
Stever Carter
Coach: Mark Moore

"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."