The Multiply Cohort is a two-year process designed to facilitate the creation and execution of strategic plans for local church growth and multiplication. Our heart is to create a culture of multiplication that leads to the reproduction of disciples, leaders, and Kingdom impact. The Multiply Cohort is the means by which we can make that possible for your church.
Why join the Multiply Cohort?
Joining the CMN Multiply Cohort has the following advantages:
Learn from a variety of successful leaders
Experience best practices from churches across the country
Network with more than a dozen churches on the same journey
Spend significant time with your leadership team developing an action plan based on a God-sized vision for your church
Benefit from outside accountability and coaching as you execute your action plan
When you attend a conference, you walk away with a notebook full of ideas, but no plan for putting those ideas to work in your church. When you hire a consultant, you build a plan based on a single model: the model your consultant is most familiar with.
When you join a community like the Multiply Cohort, you get the advantage of multiple teachers, multiple models, and a customized plan to do what God has called you to accomplish in your community.
Dates and Locations
At the Multiply Cohort, the lead pastor, spouse, and up to two staff pastors participate in four gatherings over a two-year period. At each gathering, leaders hear from ministry experts, collaborate with other church teams, and build strategic plans. Each meeting focuses on different key aspects of growth and multiplication:
August 21-22, 2018
Stewardship and Generosity
River Valley Church • Minneapolis, MN
Hosted by CMN Lead Team member Rob Ketterling
January 23-24, 2019
Community Engagement
Trinity Church • Miami, FL
Hosted by CMN Lead Team member Rich Wilkerson
August 22-23, 2019
Mission and Vision
Journey Church • Cleveland, OH
Hosted by CMN Lead Team member Jim Wilkes
January 23-24, 2020
Volunteerism and Leadership Development
LifePoint Church • Clarksville, TN
Hosted by Pastor Mike Burnette
4 MEETINGS / $4,000
Includes registration for four Multiply Cohort meetings for you, your spouse, and two team members.
If you have questions or want more information, contact John Davidson or call 417-862-2781 (Ext. 3500)
Facilitators
The Multiply Cohort is hosted and facilitated by expert multipliers, Geoff Surratt and David Crosby. Geoff and David bring years of church leadership, multisite management, and discipleship experience to the table. Each event is also hosted by either a member of the Church Multiplication Network Lead Team or an expert multiplying pastor.
David Crosby
David Crosby is the lead pastor of Community Church in Pennsylvania. Community Church is a multi-cultural, multi-generational church that has grown from a handful of people to a thriving church of 2,000 who attend one of five weekend worship experiences, including a bilingual experience. David has an earned doctorate from The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He is also a member of the CMN Lead Team.
Geoff Surratt
Geoff Surratt a freelance church catalyst and encourager with more than twenty-seven years of ministry experience in a variety of roles in local churches. Geoff works frequently with churches across the country in strategic planning and staff development, and is an expert in multisite ministry. He is also the author of several books including The Multisite Church Revolution and 10 Stupid Things that Keep Churches from Growing.