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

Planters

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

Executive Pastors

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

Upcoming Cohorts

FALL 2022

Jud Wilhite
Dave Stone
Brady Boyd
Coach: Glen Elliott

FULL

FALL 2022

Jon Tyson
Derwin Gray
Andy Wood
Coach: Ernest Smith

WINTER 2023

Dan Reiland
Mike Bodine
Coach: Brad Lomenick

FULL

FALL 2022

Chris Brown
Derwin Gray
Steve Carter
Coach: Dave Stone

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."