
Cohort Description
A two-year mentoring experience designed for Lead Pastors of larger churches (typically 1,000+ members) led by Ben Cachiaras. The cohort consists of a small, close-knit group that meets for retreats twice a year — in May and September — for a total of four in-person retreats, each lasting three days. Content is led by Ben, followed by deep-dive discussions as cohort members help and support each other on topics such as multi-site strategies, preaching, vision, staff leadership, time management, work-life balance, leadership, and navigating cultural issues like LGBTQ and transgender, and then a host of detailed stuff and personal life stuff.
The cohort cost covers meals and accommodations, and a modest stipend for any guest speakers, with participants responsible for their own transportation. In addition to in-person meetings, participants stay connected frequently through texts, emails, and Zoom. Resources and teaching content is shared via a collaborative Google Doc. This journey fosters a unique camaraderie, offering support, wisdom, and laughter, with many participants finding it an invaluable lifeline for both personal and professional growth.