What is our mission?
We partner with Detroiters to raise up the next generation of leaders who love God deeply, work for justice, and humbly serve our communities (Micah 6:8)
What is Cohort Detroit?
Cohort Detroit is a 10-month spiritual formation program for Christian young leaders. Cohort participants:- Gather weekly as a small group for prayer, intentional community, and learning conversations.
- Learn from experts and pastors about development, ministry, and justice within the Detroit context: themes range from embracing prophetic lament, navigating challenging relationships, and finding resurrection hope in challenging spaces.
- Travel to Washington, D.C. for our lament learning intensive, and practice sabbath rest during our spiritual retreat in Northern Michigan.
- Grow relationships with a diverse cohort of young leaders, processing your local work and ministry together: learning as a group how our daily work and service fits with Christ's call to be servants and ambassadors at the margins.
- Transform through new spiritual habits, regular mentoring and professional counseling
The details
Dates: September 2024 through June 2025
Stipend: Receive $100/month
Time commitment: Four hours per week + time off for three weekend intensives
First Round Applications Due April 24
Apply if you are:
- A Christ-following young adult leader
- Working or volunteering at a non-profit in or near Detroit
- Committed listener and learner
- Flexibility for travel and learning intensives
- Able to dedicate 4 hours per week to learning conversations, cohort gatherings, and service events. We work with you and your organization to secure time off
Questions? Reach out to nathan@cohortdetroit.org
What are Cohort participants saying?
"These gatherings become a part of our routine, and these people become part of our essence… we need that contact" -KJ
"Our conversations as a group were very flexible and never felt forced. The structure of this model with the invitation of the Holy Spirit to move and lead was awesome. I believe I grew the most in listening to the guest speakers and processing the wisdom and vast experiences they’ve had with personal and institutional racism, influences of culture, and God.” -Amanda
"I really enjoyed delving into the learning on lament as this was a relatively new area of learning for me. I liked looking into the biblical call to lament and recognizing this practice is still important today in modern times." -Joel
"I grew in my relationship in the Lord through taking the opportunity to question, wrestle with, and reflect on infinitely important theology of following Christ. I definitely was challenged in my ability to slow down and experience stillness and quiet reflection." -Tonya
Cohort provided a place for me to experience an encouraging and prayfilled community of likeminded, young leaders. I was able to build new Christ-centered friendships in a space where we were free to show up authentically, read, pray, learn, reflect and be challenged together. I was continuously inspired and blessed through the deep conversations we shared, the profound (and prophetic) content we explored and the wise words and teachings of guest speakers. -Al-Nisa
Who we work with
As a mission initiative of Resonate Global Mission and Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church, we connect young adults from across North America with young adults in Detroit. We partner with established Detroit orgs who share our vision. For our full-time service and learning opportunity, visit to cohortdetroit.org.
We see hope in uncertain times
Our local leaders and organizational partners work alongside those who live out a robust kingdom narrative: one of resilience, faithful service, and commitment to partnering with Detroiters to hear stories, love neighbors, and participate in Christ’s just and renewing work. Join a community that will encourage you in your ongoing work in the city!
Interested in joining? Email nathan@cohortdetroit.org for more information, or apply here.
Our Team
Our advisory council provides oversight and guidance to Cohort Detroit. Left to Right: Nathan (Director, Cohort Detroit), Mishael (Owner and Managing Consultant, Development Designs), Nalini (Mission Support Manager, Resonate), Mark (Local Mission Leader, Resonate), Theresa (Leader, Hesed Community Church), Al-Nisa (Outreach Specialist, Cohort Detroit)
