the Multivocational Cohort

Navigating vocation, pastoral ministry and church leadership is challenging. Multivocational pastors and leaders face even more complexities as they lead in their unique calling and context.

We have learned from the stories of leaders from across Canada about thriving Multivocational leadership. And, one of the things we learned is that there is a lot of genius in our leaders that we can all learn from.

Let’s gather together and surface that genius!

 

This cohort, led by the New Leaf Network team is designed specifically for multivocational leaders in their unique ministry. The team will be joined by practitioners on the frontlines of ministry, for a time of discussion, encouragement, prayer and Q&A from those serving local churches and ministries. 

Am I a multivocational minister?

If you are a leader in Christian ministry (paid or unpaid) who also works (paid or unpaid) in another vocational role (an additional ministry or other vocation) then you are a multivocational leader. Don’t underestimate the complexity of your vocational mix. Consider if you have a role as a parent or student, or hold an ongoing volunteer role. All these additional hats in your context can contribute to your multivocational life.

Cost

$20/month on a subscription basis or pay what you can (we never want finances to be an issue) 


Timeline

Formal cohort begins in October 2024, informal connect will be available until that time.


What you get

  • 1 monthly resource to view or read at your convenience

  • 1 monthly Zoom session for discussion (timing TBD)

  • Connection with other leaders to share your questions and ideas

  • WhatsApp thread to ask questions between meetings 

 
 
 

What to expect

We are on this journey together. We don’t claim to have all the answers, but what we do know is that the collective wisdom of the brave, creative multivocational leaders in Canada is a blessing to each other and the Canadian church. We will journey together to develop a collection of challenges in multivocational life and surface the genius in the room to face those challenges. Each month we will host a facilitated Zoom session. This won’t be a talking-head webinar, it will be a time to talk and question and support each other. In addition, we will share a resource each month with you from research and testimony of Canadian multivocational leaders.

Streams

We know that not all multivocational leaders are in the same mix of challenges, so we have suggested a few streams to help you find the right cohort. Select one that applies, or write in your own.

  • Church planting

  • Theological education (teaching and studying)

  • Entrepreneurial

  • Creatives (writers, artists, musicians)


First topics

  • How do I discern if I should be working multivocationally

  • How do I manage my schedule

  • What about my family life

  • What do Sabbath and Sabbaticals look like in multivocational life?

  • Failure learning opportunities

  • Satisfaction and Stress in Multivocational Ministry (with Beth Anne & the MISSiM)


Get in touch for more info!

info@newleafnetwork.ca