Ministry Cohorts

Learn Small Groups In A Small Group

Life Is Better Together…
And So Is Learning

A cohort is a small group learning environment led by experts in a particular ministry field. Typically ranging from 3-10 attendees (maximum in most cohorts is 10), these learning experiences include both high level and practically engaging sessions that will grow your leadership and deepen your ministry.

SGN cohorts vary in length and format depending on the topic to best serve the members of the cohort. New cohorts will be added throughout the year so check back regularly for the latest updates.

Cohort pricing varies depending on the length of cohort. ALL ACCESS members may join any cohort at no additional cost. All cohort applicants are asked to commit to participating fully for the complete duration of the cohort to maximize the community learning value and benefit for all the members.

Longevity in Ministry

How to Stay Committed When Life Gets Tough

This will be a 4-week Cohort Discussion on how to survive and thrive in full-time ministry for the long haul. We will cover recognizing the signs of burnout, how to find a life mentor, building safeguards into your daily routine, finding a healthy work/life balance, and sustaining your relationship with Christ when serving the church gets hard.

Dates: September 2025 – Thursdays for 4 weeks ~ 60 minutes per session

Bridging the Gap

Making Connection Easy for the Disengaged

This will be a 3-week Cohort Discussion How do we reach the disengaged when they continually say no to the types of Groups we’re offering? We’ll discuss how special interest groups can attract those who have never joined a Group, why we decided to offer special interest groups as a baby step for the disconnected, and several ways we have promoted these groups to attract casual attendees.

Dates: October 22, October 29, and November 5, 2025 – 60 Minute Sessions

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  • All digital events including Cohorts and Open Office Hours
  • All online courses
  • Half off in person events and conferences
  • Churchwide license. For one price, everyone at your church has all of the benefits
Gary White

Battlecreek Church

Longevity in Ministry

How to Stay Committed When Life Gets Tough

Dates: Thursdays starting September 2025 – 4 weeks – 60 min per session

This will be a 4-week Cohort Discussion on how to survive and thrive in full-time ministry for the long haul. We will cover recognizing the signs of burnout, how to find a life mentor, building safeguards into your daily routine, finding a healthy work/life balance, and sustaining your relationship with Christ when serving the church gets hard.

Cost: $199

This is a cohort designed just for you. You’ll learn… 

  • to improve your Work/Life balance
  • To recognize signs of burnout.
  • To Stay grounded

This cohort is great for any ministry leader who may be struggling with the day to day life of full time ministry.

  • A Safe Place to be Real
  • How to Know When it’s Time to Move On
  • Not Running Too Far Ahead of Your Spouse
Bob Pittenger

Battlecreek Church

BRIDGING THE GAP MAKING CONNECTION EASY FOR THE DISENGAGED

Dates: October 22, October 29, and November 5, 2025 – 60 Minute Sessions

This will be a 3-week Cohort Discussion how to reach the disengaged when they continually say no to the types of Groups we’re offering? In “Bridging the Gap,” we’ll discuss how special interest groups can attract those who have never joined a Group, why we decided to offer special interest groups as a baby step for the disconnected, and several ways we have promoted these groups to attract casual attendees.

Cost: $199

This is a cohort designed just for you. You’ll learn… 

  • Connect the disengaged
  • How to recruit leaders
  • How to Promote Them

This cohort is ideal for ministry leaders who are new to group ministry or have been leading group ministry for some time.

  • Connect with your church, disengaged
  • Discuss how special interest groups can attract the disengaged
  •  How to promoted Special interest group
Daniel Thomas

Connections Director

423-534-9321

daniel@smallgroupnetwork.com

Daniel serves as Executive Pastor at Community Church of Mountain City, TN.  Daniel and his family are on a mission to establish roots within their community, fight for peace and serve well.  He serves as our Connections Director in laying the groundwork for Circles. He loves great coffee and traveling with his wife Tia and two children, Deklan and Aden

ACCELERATE! Hawaii

Pricing:

Individual Registration – $209.00

Team of 2 Registration (price per person) – $199.00

Team of 3 or more Registration (price per person) – $189.00

*Registration ends on Nov 8th, 2021. Walk-in registrations are not available.