Introducing Our 2026 Cohort Offerings:
- Journey of Wholeness (Jan-May 2026)
- Be Free (Sept-Dec 2026)
Why Cohorts?
In our experience of coming alongside Asian American pastors and
ministry leaders, we've come to discover that one of the
primary issues contributing to the high rates of
burnout, anxiety/depression, and thoughts of leaving the
ministry - isn't simply due to the rigors of ministry or the
immense stress of their jobs. But rather, we've
learned
that isolation and loneliness are
two of the primary drivers that are contributing to the
malaise that many pastors and ministry leaders are reportedly
experiencing.
In the past two years, we've had the incredible opportunity to
offer not just one, but three different cohort offerings through
Barnabas & Co. (Journey of Wholeness, Be Free, and
P23). Through these three different cohorts, we are
able to offer Asian American pastors and ministry leaders a space
of their own - where they can connect deeply with God and with
others. We saw firsthand just how powerful
cohorts can be - especially in comparison to standalone
retreats. Through our B&C cohort offerings, we have learned
that the best kind of formation actually occurs in the
context
of relationships and community.
Here are three more reasons as to why we are investing so heavily
into our cohort offerings for the 2026 ministry year:
-
Belonging & Connection: Because
cohorts allow participants to
engage in shared experiences,
discussions, and activities - it creates a greater sense
of belonging and connection within the group.
-
Amplifies Learning &
Understanding: A cohort-based approach to
learning actually amplifies and enriches the learning
experience because it allows participants to
draw from the insights, perspectives, and experiences
of others in the group.
- Catalytic & Transformational: Shared experiences not only foster a greater sense of belonging, it actually catalyzes and deepens the formational process for participants.
Partner with Us
As with all of our ministry offerings through B&C, our desire
is to offer these experiences to Asian American pastors and
ministry leaders as a grace (no-cost) - as a tangible expression
of God's gracious and generous love for us. We are looking
to raise an additional $70,000 for our
cohort offerings for the 2026 ministry year. As a
501c3 religious non-profit organization, your charitable gifts
and contributions are 100% tax-deductible.
We will be sending out more detailed information regarding these
two cohort offerings from now until the end of the year.
But until then, would you prayerfully consider giving towards our
year-end campaign for our 2026 cohort offerings?
