We know that community is vital to leader health and longevity in ministry. We want every one of our leaders - both paid and volunteer - to feel like they are part of a community. Cohorts exist to gather leaders serving in the same area of ministry and provide a safe, caring environment where relationship and connection can flourish.
Senior Leader
For lead and senior pastors. These cohorts meet regionally throughout the district.
Worship and Production
Meets on Zoom, facilitated by Ryan Bailey and Scott Zimmerman.
Disability & Special Needs
Meets on Zoom, facilitated by Jim Baker. For those who help run the disability/special needs ministry in their church or who would like to start one!
NextGen Southern
For those within driving distance of Gaithersburg, MD. Facilitated by Trent Williams.
NextGen Central
For those within driving distance of Harrisburg, PA. Facilitated by David Boerema.
Communications
Meets on Zoom, facilitated by Megan Kimmel. Join the group Slack for community between meetings.
Discipleship
Facilitated by Dan Spino for leaders whose role involves discipleship ministries. Meets every other month at Community Free Church.
Kid / Family Ministry
Meets on Zoom, facilitated by Josh Cervone. Join the group Slack for community between meetings.
Executive Leadership
For those whose role has significant oversight in the areas of people, facilities, finances and operation. Facilitated by Tim Ryan.
NextGen Eastern
For those within driving distance of Dix Hills, NY. Facilitated by Josh Balsamo.
Elder
For those who serve as elder board chair or lead board chair. Facilitated by John Nesbitt.
Pastors' Wives
Meets 1st Monday (evening) of the month via Zoom. Facilitated by Lisa Brown.
Small Groups
Facilitated by Jeff Travis for leaders whose role involves overseeing group ministries.
Outreach/Missions/Mobilization
Facilitated by Bob Travis for staff and volunteers who lead or serve in outreach ministry, both locally and globally.
