Join the Children of Faith Virtual Cohort

Program participants will:


• Design an intergenerational worship plan tailored to your congregation's unique context and needs
• Receive expert coaching through five personalized sessions with an experienced ministry coach (valued at $2,500)
• Access $1,000 in funding to implement your worship innovations
• Learn proven frameworks for change management, core values identification, and inclusive worship design
• Join a nationwide community of faith leaders reimagining worship for all generations
• Gain practical tools and research insights from national surveys and child development experts

This 11-month virtual cohort (February - December 2027) brings together church teams of 6-8 people for four full-day learning sessions plus five coaching sessions. Between sessions, your team will actively build and test your worship plan with support from your coach.


Cohort Sessions:

• February 20, 2027
• May 22, 2027
• September 18, 2027
• December 4, 2027
  

Plus: Five additional coaching sessions scheduled with your team's availability


*All sessions are fully virtual via Zoom.

This cohort is for congregations ready to rethink worship to be more inclusive of children and youth. Your team of 6-8 should include diverse voices who plan and participate in worship:
Pastors, worship leaders, educators, parents, longtime members, newer members, and young people themselves.


Note: Registration requires senior pastor and/or church council permission since this work may involve changes to worship practices.

Young people are full members of the Body of Christ — not adults-in-waiting. They are essential partners in the work and worship of the church. Research shows that children form stronger, lasting faith when worshiping alongside parents and caring adults. Yet many young people feel disconnected from congregational worship life.


This cohort equips you to change that.


Program topics include:

• Insights from national worship practice surveys
• Intergenerational worship design
• Change theory for sustainable transformation
• Identifying and living into your congregation's core values

FREE — No registration fee. 

You receive coaching, funding, and resources at no cost to your congregation.


Capacity: Limited to 35 church teams

Complete the registration below. After registering, you'll receive information about forming your 6-8 person team and accessing resources to prepare for the cohort.


Questions? 
Contact Dr. Karen E. Stewart at 
kstewart@wesleyseminary.edu or 602.350.0678


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