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Coaching Cohorts consist of 3-6 student workers who meet at least 3 times over a year, online, to sharpen, encourage and strengthen one another in ministry.
We currently run two styles of coaching cohorts; Student Worker Cohorts and Pioneering Cohorts. Student Worker Cohorts are for those with an established student ministry. Pioneer Cohorts are for those starting student ministry from scratch, or relaunching a student ministry in a church that used to have a student ministry that needs rebuilding.
Cohorts have three main purposes:
To learn from and with other student workers - to cheer one another on, looking to affirm and encourage where you see good.
To be sharpened - to learn from one another, being open to challenge and critique, whilst asking others good questions to sharpen them.
A place for reflection, evaluation and strategic development  - best practice is to be self reflective, working out where we have come from and where we are headed
What is the time commitment?
Cohorts will happen at least once a term (3 times a year) and will be 1.5 hours long. We ask that every participant prioritises and commits to these sessions to ensure greater trust and accountability within the group.
Pioneer Cohorts will begin with two 2 hour sessions, followed by three online meetings throughout the year. Each individual in a Pioneer Cohort will also be offered a pioneering coach to meet with one to one in addition to the coaching cohort.
How many are in a cohort and who will I be with?
There will be 3-6 people in a huddle. Who you are with will be based primarily on your availability. Other requirements such as preferred contexts, size, and style will be taken into account if possible.
What might a cohort involve?
Each session will give everyone space to reflect on their difficulties and celebrate their successes. Space will be given for members of the cohort to question, contextualize, and help offer potential solutions where necessary. These conversations will be guided by a coach who will ensure everyone gets space to speak and reflect and will give a framework for what each meeting will focus on
Discussing biggest barriers to Mission in your context
How to take calculated risks when raising leaders
Discussing specific discipleship issues
Developing strategies and structures to help your student ministry scale and grow
How to create space to awaken creativity in mission
How to reach students without having any students
