LEAD Cohorts are online meeting places for small groups of MB pastors and leaders – or anyone interested in learning more about a specific topic or gathering with like-minded people.
LEAD Cohorts are FREE to all participants. The only cost is for books or materials, if recommended by the cohort leader. LEAD Cohorts typically last three months and meet online every two weeks for about an hour.
The next session of LEAD Cohorts will begin early this Spring. See the full list of cohorts and register below, or watch your email inbox for registration information. For more information contact Janae Rempel.
About Nothing for Those Who Want to Talk About Something - Jeremy Matlock and Curt Vogt
In community we can dream of fun possibilities, have a context to handle difficult stuff and celebrate each other’s victories. Out of relationships ministry partnerships happen. This cohort is about building and strengthening relationships through organic conversations – what’s on your mind this week? This cohort is for people looking for friends, real friends who love the Lord and want to build His Kingdom together. No other agendas, please. For male pastors only.
Jeremy Matlock is lead pastor of Hillsboro MB Church in Hillsboro, Kan., and Curt Vogt is lead pastor of Buhler MB Church in Buhler, Kan.
Cohort will meet every other Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. (CST) beginning Feb. 1
Feb. 1 & 15, March 1, 15 & 29, April 12 & 26, May 10
About Nothing for Those Who Want to Talk About Something - Luke LeViere and Jason Quiring
In community we can dream of fun possibilities, have a context to handle difficult stuff and celebrate each other’s victories. Out of relationships ministry partnerships happen. This cohort is about building and strengthening relationships through organic conversations – what’s on your mind this week? This cohort is for people looking for friends, real friends who love the Lord and want to build His Kingdom together. No other agendas, please. For male pastors only.
Luke LeViere is pastor of Good News Fellowship in Ferndale, Wash. Jason Quiring is lead pastor of Greenhouse Community Church in Saratoga Springs, Utah.
Cohort will meet every other Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. (CST) beginning Feb. 1
Feb. 1 & 15, March 1, 15 & 29, April 12 & 26, May 10
Children’s Ministry Leaders – J.L. Martin
Join other Children's Ministry Leaders (staff or volunteer) as we encourage each other and learn together. We will cover a variety of topics related to Children's Ministry as determined by the cohort.
J.L. Martin is the Pastor of Children and Family at Hesston (Kan.) MB Church. J.L. has served in children and youth ministry contexts for more than 20 years. He enjoys coffee, reading and working out. He and his wife, Bethany, have four children and live in Hesston.
Cohort will meet every other Thursday at 10:30 a.m. (CST) beginning Feb. 2
Feb. 2 & 16, March 2, 16 & 30, April 13 & 27, May 11
Church Planting, Renewal and Growth – Fred Leonard
We want to be churches that reach our communities for Jesus. Whether you are a church planter, working on church re-vitalization or want to talk about reaching your community, this cohort is for you.
Fred Leonard is lead pastor of Mountain View Community Church in Fresno, Calif. Fred has a passion for developing church vision and equipping and releasing men and women into ministry.
Cohort will meet every other Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. (CST) beginning Jan. 31
Jan. 31, Feb. 14 & 28, Mar. 14 & 28, Apr. 11 & 25
Contemplative Conversations – Chandelle Claassen
This cohort will be reflective and interactive within a relaxed setting meant to care for your soul. We will immerse ourselves in various scriptures in a personal way via a spiritual practice called Lectio Divina or "Divine Reading."
Chandelle Claassen is a trained spiritual director and certified life coach and member of the USMB LEAD Coaching team. Chandelle lives in North Newton, Kansas.
Cohort will meet the first and third Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. CST beginning Feb. 7
Feb. 7 & 21, March 7 & 21, April 4 & 18, May 2 & 16
የኢትዮጵያ ቤተክርስቲያን መጋቢዎችና መሪዎች - ሳሙኤል አሰፋ – Samuel Hailemariam
ይህ ህብረት የኢትዮጵያ አብያተክርስቲያናት መጋቢዎችና መሪዎች በመደበኛነት በጋር በመሰባሰብ ግንኙነታቸውን የሚያጠናክሩበት ፣ ስለ አገልግሎት መረጃዎችን የሚለዋወጡበት ፣ በጋራየሚመካከሩበት ፣ የሚጸልዩበት፣ ቃሉን የሚያጠኑበት ና የሚወያዩበት ፣ በየ ወሩ የመጨርሻ ማክሰኞ የሚደረግ ልዩ የአንድነት ፕሮግራም ነው።
Ethiopian Pastors and Leaders – Samuel Hailemariam (English translation) This cohort is geared for Ethiopian pastors and church leaders who desire to network and fellowship online on a regular basis to strengthen relationships, discuss and exchange information and ideas for ministry, pray together and much more. The discussion will be held on the third Tuesday of each month in Amharic and sometimes English.
Samuel Hailemariam is pastor at Grace International Church in Indianapolis, Ind. He is married to Sara Dagne and is the father of four children. He has a huge love for God, his church and his family, and he has a great burden for the lost. He enjoys fishing and the arts.
Cohort will meet every third Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. (CST) beginning Feb. 21
Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, May 16
NEW! Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs - Stephen Humber
The first person we have to lead is ourselves. Let's do that, together. We will work our way through Steve Cuss's excellent book (with the above title) on chronic anxiety in leadership. The author presented this material to Southern District leaders last year, and it was very well-received. Please join us!
Stephen Humber serves on the mobilization team of Multiply. He lives in Denver, Colo.
Cohort will meet every other Thursday at 2:00 p.m. (CST) beginning Feb. 2
Feb. 2 & 16, March 2, 16 & 30, April 13 & 27, May 11 & 25
Pastors’ Wives On Mission – Heather Hubrich
Just because you’re new to pastoral ministry or new to the MB conference-doesn’t mean that you are alone. Many of us are right there with you. Build community and friendships with those who understand and are going through it, too. We want to encourage one another as we navigate this season of life God has placed our husbands in. Navigating these new waters can be intimidating and sometimes lonely. It’s important to have others praying, laughing and loving you through it. Be encouraged. We’re in this together. For new pastors’ wives or new to the MB conference of churches (within 5 years).
Heather Hubrich is a ladies ministry mentor and host at the Lakeview Church, Grantsville (Utah) Campus. She is married to Jeff Hubrich, campus pastor at Lakeview Grantsville.
Cohort will meet every other Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. (CST) beginning Feb. 7
Feb 7 & 21, March 7 & 21, April 4 & 18, May 2 & 16
NEW! What does the Lord's Prayer Teach Us? - Jana Hildebrandt
The Lord's Prayer can disciple us in six major areas of our faith. Let's explore together how the Lord's Prayer can be a model for our prayers and a map for our lives.
Jana Hildebrandt is director of missions, assimilation and prayer at Ridgepoint Church in Wichita, Kan.
Cohort will meet select Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. (CST) beginning Feb. 8.
Feb. 8, 15, 22, March 1 & 29, April 12
Nuevo. Que es una Iglesia sana? – Daniel Rodriguez
Que es una Iglesia sana? A nadie le gusta estar enfermo, no Podemos dar lo mejor de nosotros cuando no nos sentimos bien. De la misma manera una Iglesia cuando no esta sana no puede dar lo mejor de ella o cumplir su mission. Cuales son las areas que debemos de trabajar para poder ser una iglesia sana? Esta es una de las preguntas que juntos contestaremos en este taller para la Iglesia. Usaremos el libro “Que es una Iglesia Sana” de Mark Dever como referencia. Una exelente oportunidad para aprender juntos.
NEW! What is a healthy church? – Daniel Rodriguez
What is a healthy church? Nobody likes to be sick; we can't do our best when we don't feel well. In the same way, an unhealthy church cannot give its best or accomplish its mission. What are the areas that we must work on to be a healthy church? This is one of the questions we will answer together. We will use the book, “What is a Healthy Church” by Mark Dever as a reference. An excellent opportunity to learn together.
Daniel Rodriguez is the new Central District Minister.
Cohort will meet every Wednesday at 8 p.m. (CST) starting Jan. 18
Jan. 18 & 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22, March 1 & 8
You’re Not Alone; Conversations, Laughter and Encouragement for Pastors’ Wives – Melissa Wiebe
It's an amazing job, usually not paid, sometimes lonely, yet oh so busy. We want to encourage a positive, safe space for conversation and support, laughter and building each other up. We will share tips and resources and pray for each other. For pastors’ wives only. Capped at 14.
Melissa Wiebe is prayer ministry director at Lakeview Church, Stansbury Park (Utah) Campus. She is married to Lakeview Church lead pastor Phil Wiebe.
Cohort will meet every other Thursday at 3:00 p.m. (CST) beginning Feb. 2.
Feb. 2 & 16; March 2, 16 & 30; April 13 & 27; May 11
Youth Ministry Realities – Russ Claassen
Get to know other youth workers as we engage in passionate discussion focused on the realities we face as youth workers. We will explore topics relevant to the group. Sessions may include anything related to youth ministry--from personal leadership development and spiritual growth, to recruiting and training volunteers, parent ministries and talking about Jesus with teens. The possibilities are endless. This cohort is for anyone who works with youth in your local church--volunteers, small group leaders, youth pastors, etc.
Russ Claassen is Southern District Conference youth minister. Russ lives in North Newton, Kansas.
Cohort will meet every other Thursday at 11 a.m. Central beginning Feb. 9.
Feb. 9 & 23, March 9 & 23, April 6 & 20, May 4 & 18
PLEASE NOTE:
Dates and/or times on registration forms may not be accurate. The correct information is listed in the descriptions to the left. Once registered, you will be contacted by the cohort leader with more details and information. Thank you.
