You will engage in two 5-7 week sessions in the Fall and Spring, focused on the interiorization of Scripture and the practices of orality. This learning experience is designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture and enhance your preaching skills.

Expect to build meaningful relationships with other pastors, ministry leaders, and college students from across the country. This cohort provides a supportive environment where you can share experiences, challenges, and insights, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

Your cohort will be provided with a wealth of resources to support your journey, including books, sermons, podcasts, newsletters, and video teachings. These materials are curated to help you dive deeper into Scripture and improve your preaching.

Through the cohort, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your preaching, receive constructive feedback, and implement new techniques. This process will contribute to both your personal spiritual growth and professional development as a preacher and leader.

You will explore a posture of beholding God through His Word, inspired by Eugene Peterson’s concept of “lectio divina.” This approach is more about heart and posture than technique, allowing Scripture to deeply nourish your soul and guide your ministry.

Your cohort can be composed of your ministry team, pastoral colleagues, or college students in your area. This flexibility allows you to choose participants who will benefit most from the experience and who can contribute to the group's growth.

The culmination of the cohort experience is the collective gathering at the reimagined “Bast Preaching Conference” in Holland, MI. We are calling it the Behold Gathering. This event will provide a unique opportunity for learning, fellowship, and renewal, further enriching your preaching and ministry.