Bold Leadership Development Cohort
BOLD LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Cohort
NEXT COHORT BEGINS IN JANUARY!
Find out more about our program by joining us for our OPEN HOUSE, Thursday December 8, 2022 from 6:00-7:00 pm.
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The Bold Leadership Development Cohort brings together early career clergy (second through ninth year) with senior clergy coaches and spiritual directors. Cohort clergy will be assessed to identify their strengths, challenges and goals. Coaches and spiritual directors will walk along side Cohort members to provide guidance and help them build strong, sustainable and successful ministries. Special attention will be given to Clergy wellness and spiritual and mental well-being. Cohort members will work on developing practical leadership skills and tools through 1:1 sessions, continuing education, retreats and workshops.
This 11-month Cohort is completely free of charge.
The Center For Bold Leadership’s (formerly the Institute for Early Career Clergy Development) Leadership Cohort program is now accepting applications for its next Cohort which will begin on January 27, 2023. This Cohort program is designed to support clergy of all denominations in their 2nd through 9th year in pastoral ministry. Rural and small-member church pastors are especially encouraged to apply.
The Cohort includes:
- 1:1 Clergy Coaching
- Spiritual Direction
- Classes & Workshops
- Retreats
- Book study
- Wellness Coaching
Our goal is to help early-career clergy become their best by providing the necessary practical tools they need to successfully navigate the joys and challenges of pastoral ministry.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2023
In addition to optional continuing education and other offerings participants may want to take, the calendar for the required Cohort monthly gatherings is as follows:
- January 27 Hybrid Retreat Launch
- February 13 Zoom
- March 14 Zoom
- April 11 Zoom
- May 4-6 In-person Retreat
- June 27 Summer
- September 12 Zoom
- October 10 Zoom
- November 9 Hybrid Retreat Closing
The Cohort is a gift from God to early career clergy regardless of age. The access to advisors and mentors are invaluable. It provides a space for not only continuing education to gain new and practical skills but gives clergy who are weary to reinvent themselves and re-imaging their understanding of living into their ministerial calling
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