Connect with a small, dynamic group of student pastors for deep discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and personal and spiritual growth. Engage with peers in the Shaping Student Ministry (SSM) Community to elevate your leadership and enhance your ministry’s impact.
What Our Cohorts Offer:
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Deep Yet Flexible: Participate in monthly video meetings, access curated book summaries, and receive valuable resources designed to maximize your time and impact.
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Interactive & Personalized: Focus on proven ministry principles while engaging in tailored discussions that meet your unique needs and challenges.
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Practical Focus: Develop critical skills, such as defining your ministry’s "why," leading for the long haul, empowering leaders, managing your calendar, leveraging AI, crafting compelling sermons, and much more.
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Holistic Support: Experience growth in all areas—spiritual, personal, and relational—within a supportive and authentic community.
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Exclusive Access to Top-Notch Resources: Join a small, focused group of 10 or fewer peers and dive deep into curated topics designed to transform your ministry.
Aaron Crider
St Louis, MO
After losing my job at my church, I almost left ministry altogether after being hurt so deeply. Ian reached out and helped me feel the love and support of a genuine community in ways I didn’t know were possible. John Oliver helped facilitate that moment by inviting me into the cohort for student pastors, where I could be fed and nurtured and ultimately bring my call to ministry back to life. These guys are the real deal, and after spending several months in the community with them, I have nothing negative to say. In so many ways, they revitalized the way I see ministry. The only thing rivaling my excitement in serving my new church is the excitement I have to do it with the resources these guys are putting out.
UPCOMING TOPICS:
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Chuck Your Mission Statement: Discover your true “why” and learn how it aligns with your ministry’s purpose.
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Culture Shock: Understand how your actions impact everyone around you.
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Stop Reliving Your First Year: Focus your planning on what delivers the highest return. Quit being a “one-hit wonder.”
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Choose to Be Powerless: Explore how your use of power and influence reflects your heart.
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Budget Like Scrooge, Spend Like Elon: Align your financial strategy with your mission.
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Outreach Like a Poker Player: Learn to meet real needs with strategic, shrewd decision-making.
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​Utilizing AI in Ministry: Leverage technology to maximize your impact.
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​Design Like a Pro with Canva: Enhance your communication with professional design skills.
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Moving the Finish Line: Define true success in your ministry and celebrate meaningful accomplishments.
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Recruiting and Training Volunteers: Build a team that is “rechargeable,” not disposable—sustainable for the long run.
READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR MINISTRY?
Grow alongside passionate leaders. Join our cohort today for just $375 per quarter or one annual payment of $1,197. Don’t miss this chance to confidently connect, learn, and lead!
I appreciate everyone's wisdom and heart for ministry. Joining this cohort has been an exceptional experience and a big difference-maker in my life and ministry.
Dennis Wagner
Yantis, TX
Don’t navigate ministry alone or stay stuck in routine. Let’s grow and innovate together. Join a cohort today and rediscover your passion for leading the next generation with renewed purpose and confidence!