Led by Jenai Auman

Ideal for leaders from varied disciplines, therapists, those in helping professions, spiritual formation or discipleship pastors or leaders.

The Contemplative Activism + Spiritual Formation Cohort will help fellows embody what it means to love God and love your neighbor as yourself (Matt 22:37-39). Spiritual formation is the work of being and becoming while we live with the effects of a fractured world. Contemplative activism is the work of belonging. We extend belonging as agents of reconciliation, helping mend the fractures of the world. Becoming a person of wholeness, holiness, and healing includes tending to the fractures within so that we can extend peace to a world in pieces.

Due to the strong interest in this cohort, we have established two separate groups for Contemplative Activism & Spiritual Formation to accommodate more participants.

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Led by Josué Perea

Ideal for leaders from varied disciplines, therapists, those in helping professions, spiritual formation, or discipleship pastors or leaders.

The Contemplative Activism + Spiritual Formation Cohort will help fellows embody what it means to love God and love your neighbor as yourself (Matt 22:37-39). Spiritual formation is the work of being and becoming while we live with the effects of a fractured world. Contemplative activism is the work of belonging. We extend belonging as agents of reconciliation, helping mend the fractures of the world. Becoming a person of wholeness, holiness, and healing includes tending to the fractures within so that we can extend peace to a world in pieces.

Due to the strong interest in this cohort, we have established two separate groups for Contemplative Activism & Spiritual Formation to accommodate more participants.

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Led by Brian Oliva

Anyone interested in deep diving into the nuance of words, storytelling, and the poetry that binds it all together.

Collaborative learning through the sharing of each other’s stories and sharpening our storytelling ability through the art of poetry. Our objectives will include: creating new work, gaining or heightening our ability to evaluate and analyze art, deepen understanding of poetry and self, and to create new pathways to and accessible creative memories.

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Led by Chenoa Daniels

Poetry B is for eligible poets with a desire to take their poetry from hobby to passion.  This course is designed for persons with at least an associate degree-level (or equivalent) of education as topics explored will be profound and extensive.  Additionally, the course is intended for an audience with an open-mind towards facilitations involving culturally diverse nuances viewed through a Christian lens.

This cohort explores various philosophical and psychological approaches to contemplative poetry and how culturally specific ideas of identity have shaped the social and cultural realities writers create within. It analyzes the inner workings of one’s self-talk regarding works of art, focusing on desired poetry goals. This cohort examines literary tools to explore untapped methods of writing, both individually and collectively.

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Led by Jalen Seawright

Songwriting is for aspiring Songwriters seeking to grow, explore, and develop their songwriting skills.

The Songwriting Cohort, “Praise & Protest”, will walk its fellows through the concepts of justice-centered songwriting. Together we will explore the impact that songwriters have historically had on the social constructs of our world all while learning the principles needed to write our own songs in efforts to amass societal change.

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Led by Danielle Coke Balfour

The Visual Storytelling Through Data & Design Cohort is for:

• Creatives and artists who want to use their skills for social change

• Content creators who want to make engaging, advocacy-focused content

• Nonprofit communicators and educators looking to make data and information more engaging

• Graphic designers who want to develop skills in visual advocacy

• Ministry leaders who want to take their influence into online spaces

Visual Storytelling Through Data and Design is a cohort for creatives who want to make complex social issues more accessible through visual storytelling. Participants will learn how to craft compelling infographics, zines, and digital graphics that can translate data and ideas into clear, engaging visuals. This cohort will focus on blending illustration, design, and storytelling to communicate powerful messages—whether for social media, ministry, nonprofit work, or educational resources. We will also explore faith-based approaches to engaging with culture, ethical storytelling, visual clarity, and creative advocacy, equipping participants to create impactful designs that educate, inspire, and mobilize change while staying rooted in the values that matter most.

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Led by Tracey Gee

This cohort is for women in leadership (formal or informal) seeking a space to explore their leadership identity, navigate challenges confidently, and make a meaningful impact from their unique strengths.

Leadership is so much more than a role. It comes from who we are. This cohort is focused on helping you navigate your approach to your leadership development that grows from the inside out. We will utilize a strengths-based approach that enables you to identify and leverage your unique strengths and perspectives. This cohort will be interactive and practical, as well as a chance to learn new frameworks and principles of leadership.

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Led by Michael Stalcup and Chanté Griffin

This Writers Cohort is a community of writers seeking to deepen their spiritual foundations, engage writing as a God-given vocation, and develop their craft, platform, and publishing. It is for writers who want to grow through developing spiritual rhythms, engaging in community, and thoughtfully engaging platform and publication.

Learning Objectives

• Establish spiritual and practical foundations for taking next steps in writing/publishing and preparing for a healthy lifelong writing journey.

• Participate in a vibrant community of fellow Christian writers of color.

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Led by Dominique Gilliard

Designed for writers who want to inspire social change, faith rooted activism and advocacy.

Learning Objectives

• To discern your inspirational impulse for writing

• To clarify the missional purpose of your writing

• To determine the praxis outcomes that you hope will flow from our writing

• To identify and build your specific authorial brand

• To discern how your writing can help inspire readers to pursue Jesus, justice, and transformation.

• To explore how writing can help us become more reflective, centered, versions of self.

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