This cohort is especially helpful for lead pastors who already serve with a plurality of elders and want to mature that team in health, clarity, and shared practice.

That said, pastors who are preparing to form an elder team—or who currently have only one or two elders—will also benefit from gaining a clear vision and practical tools before patterns are set.

Yes. Many pastors have been serving with elders for years but have never received focused formation around how plurality actually works—relationally, emotionally, and practically.

This cohort is designed for pastors who want to tighten things up, clarify expectations, and strengthen trust, even if they've been doing this for a long time.

You're not alone—and this cohort was designed with you in mind.

Many younger pastors feel uncertain about how to lead with confidence and humility without overstepping or posturing. This cohort helps you develop shared language, wise practices, and a clear sense of responsibility so you can lead with clarity and care.

No. While governance and meeting practices are addressed, this cohort goes deeper.

The focus is on formation—how elder teams are shaped over time, how relationships are navigated, how conflict is handled, and how leadership culture quietly forms the church.

That's actually the ideal time to participate.

This cohort is proactive, not crisis-driven. It's designed to help healthy teams stay healthy by clarifying commitments, strengthening shared practices, and preparing for future growth or transition.

While this cohort is not designed as crisis intervention, many pastors find that it provides helpful clarity and language that supports wise next steps.

If you're unsure whether this is the right fit for your situation, we'd encourage you to reach out and talk with us before registering.

Yes. While the cohort begins with an in-person gathering for lead pastors only, the experience includes two guided Zoom seminars for full elder teams and a team-specific follow-up conversation to help translate insights into practice.

You'll leave with:

• A clearer vision of healthy plurality

• Shared language for leading elders together

• Practical tools you can reuse over time

• Greater confidence in your role as a lead pastor

• A healthier path forward for your elder team

Space is intentionally limited to preserve trust, depth, and meaningful conversation. This is a small-group cohort by design.

• How do you develop healthy leadership culture?

• How do you handle misalignment and division?

• How do you run a disciplined elder meeting?

• How do you disciple future elders?

• Can you actually be friends with your elders?