Where deep ministry training meets lasting community

We have partnered with trusted worship ministry leaders across the country to provide a premier cohort experience focused on both theological education and practical, on-the-job training in the context of relational depth and community. Leveraging The Worship Initiative's core curriculum and Lead product, each cohort program will be unique, fully customized, and built out by the cohort leader.

Find a cohort program, either in-person or virtually, that fits your unique goals, ministry season, and schedule.


Our Worship Ministry Cohort curriculum combines fundamental principles for worship ministry with the practical tools required to serve well in your local church context.

Whether you are a seasoned, full-time worship minister or an aspiring worship volunteer, our curriculum was designed for you.

An 8-part curriculum for theological foundations and practical implications for worship ministry.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Top ministry voices teach on a theology of worship, the health of a leader, collaborating with your local church leadership, and more

Eight Sessions

Exercises

Accompanying materials and tools to translate teaching into practice including reflection questions, self assessments, and more

Discussion Guides

Questions and prompts to guide you through group discussion to build trust and relational depth with your cohort

Exclusive Resources

Supplemental readings, interviews, and events designed for cohort program participants to further invest in your development

We have partnered with worship ministry leaders across the country to launch cohort programs both virtually and in-person. Find a group to get started.

FAQ

  • Cohorts are leader-driven groups designed to help develop worship ministry in the context of authentic community.

    While every program is uniquely developed by its local leadership, all cohorts will leverage The Worship Initiative's tailored cohort curriculum blending teaching, exercises, and discussion aides.

  • Our cohort programs are best suited for worship leaders, team members, and volunteers who are actively serving in their local church’s worship ministry.

    Many cohort members are full-time, vocational worship leaders, but this is not required.

  • We do not require cohort leaders to charge a specific price, which means each cohort will vary in cost based on location, involvement, and program type.

    The best way to find out what the cost of a cohort program is in your area is to complete the Cohort Connect form and get all of the details from your leader.

  • Since The Worship Initiative simply provides trusted leaders with the curriculum and technology to start their own groups, new groups are starting almost all of the time!

    To find out when a group starts next near you, please fill out the Cohort Connect form and a leader will be in touch with you to provide more information.

  • The Worship Ministry Cohort curriculum covers six major teachings supported with supplemental lessons, exercises, and resources.

    Orthodoxy & The Foundations of Worship Leadership

    • A Theology and History of Musical Worship & Why It Matters for Eternity

    • Health of a Leader: Spiritual, Emotional, Physical & Mental Diagnostic

    • The Role of Worship Leader: Musician, Minister & Multiplier

    Orthopraxy & The Practice of Worship Leadership

    • Leading a Team: Building the Leadership Toolkit Needed for Growing Ministries

    • Being Led by Your Pastors: The Most Important Relationship in Your Ministry Requires Work

    • Redefining Success in Worship Ministry: Convictions > Evaluations

  • Gathering location and frequency will vary based on the specific program you join. With the exception of any virtual cohorts, we do encourage and expect all cohort programs to meet in person. However, the frequency and location will be based on your local area and cohort leader.