What is the Discipling Cohorts Initiative?

The ELCA Youth Ministry Network is excited for the 2nd 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 at Extravaganza 2019 in Jacksonville in January.  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!