Upcoming Fall 2025 Virtual Cohort:

Listening & Discernment: Connecting deeply with God, others, and your community for effective ministry

This is a small group experience to facilitate meaningful discussion and participation. It is intended for individuals desiring to grow as leaders and develop skills for more effective cross-cultural ministry. The weekly commitment will be 2-2.5 hours, including a 90 min online meeting every other week. The cohort is planned to begin in September. Exact meeting dates & times to be determined with cohort participants.

In this Cohort You Will:

  • Examine the process of discerning God’s will as leaders, both as an individual and as a group.

  • Explore what it means to listen from a Biblical perspective. 

  • Develop skills in listening and in leading meaningful conversations. Learn how to bring the best out of team members and colleagues. Discuss how to build and earn trust, and foster healthy team environments.

  • Discover and practice community engagement exercises that help you listen to a community, better understand its needs and assets, and determine Biblical responses.

  • Hear from current missionary workers who have practiced vital listening skills for more effective ministry.

This Course will Include:

  • 10 weeks of weekly reading and reflections 

  • 6 online cohort meetings 

  • Periodic meetings with a coach for growth-oriented discussion


Cost: $150

Application deadline: June 30, 2025

Questions? Send an email to missioncohort@onecollective.org