What is the Discipling Cohorts Initiative?

The ELCA Youth Ministry Network is excited for the 3rd year of the Discipling Cohorts Initiative, with the goal of training 500-600 children, youth, and family ministry leaders committed to growing and deepening in ministry leadership, personal faith, and vocational confidence...read more

Interested in joining a cohort?

Cohorts will launch in February.  Those that are able will meet face to face at the Extravaganza.  Through the rest of the year, participants will explore vocational discernment, ministry skill development and spiritual formation, culminating in creating a personal development plan.  Find out more!

We're seeking a few good Peer Coaches!

Peer Coaches are a critical part of the Discipling Cohorts Initiative.  A trained leader is selected from each synod and prepared at the Extravaganza to facilitate a cohort when they return to their synod.  Peer Coaches are leaders who accompany their cohort on a year long journey of growth.  Discover more!