Brown Bag Learning Cohort
Information & FAQ
Interested in joining a cohort? Fill out the form above. For more information, or if you have questions, please email rachel@forcolumbus.org.
Want to go deeper?
This season, we will cover common obstacles and hot-button issues in our “Roadblocks in Disciplemaking” series.
For those who want to go deeper in developing and sharpening their disciplemaking skills, we will also be offering a brown-bag learning cohort. Whether you want to get started as a disciplemaker or you are a seasoned practitioner who understands the value of continuous learning, this cohort will have something to offer you.
We are currently accepting submissions for our 2026-2027 Cohort. If this opportunity sounds like something you don't want to miss, click the link below.
Brown-Bag Cohort FAQ
Who is the cohort for?
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If you long for deeper application, community, shared troubleshooting, and commitment to action in disciplemaking, this cohort is for you.
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We will practice and role-play disciplemaking skills, foster deeper discussion and relationships, pray together, and offer a forum for genuine accountability.
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Individuals with and without personal disciplemaking ministries are welcome.
What is the commitment level?
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We ask that cohort participants commit to joining for every lunch and cohort meeting. Missed lunches can be listened to online before the cohort session.
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This cohort will stretch participants to act on their commitments. A desire to act on information and being held accountable is key.
How many participants can join the cohort?
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The number of cohorts will be determined by registration. We hope to accommodate as many cohorts as feasible.
When & where will the cohort meet?
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Meeting times & locations will vary depending on participant schedules and leader availability. While feasibility with your schedule is not guaranteed, we will make every effort to accommodate as many participants as possible.
Who will lead the cohort?
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Leaders will be determined once the number of cohort participants is made clear, but will likely be comprised of CDN leaders & advisors.
What will the cohort do/what structure can I expect?
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Think of the cohort gathering as a disciplemaking learning lab which complements each month's lunch talk. Each cohort meeting will recap and discuss the previous CDN lunch talk, and offer some structured discussion, role play, skills practice, or case study. Participants will be given space each session to hear from God, to make a commitment to action before the next meeting, and to pray together.
Is there a cost to attend? Will the cohort provide lunch?
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Cohorts will not provide lunch.
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2026-2027 Cohort fees are currently under discussion, but will be reasonable.
Can I attend the lunches without being part of a cohort?
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Yes! Our free monthly lunches remain unchanged.