Purpose

Cohorts are spaces for denominational leaders to explore pressing questions about AI with wisdom, curiosity, and prayer. Each cohort will identify challenges, discern possible responses, and commit to one or more collaborative actions over the next 3–6 months.

1. Cohort Orientation (Tue, Sept 2 – 8:30–9:30 pm)

Goal: Name top five cohort topics and invite participants to select one overnight.

Flow:

Prayer & Welcome (Shawn, Scott, Dave each offer 2-sentence hope)

Why Cohorts? (overview + survey results)

Roll-up: small groups → top five topics identified → participants choose overnight

Closing blessing

2. Cohort Formation (Wed, Sept 3 – 2:00–3:00 pm)

Goal: Form groups, choose facilitator & recorder, explore challenges, set direction.

Steps:

Welcome & Centering (prayer, one-word check-in, norms) (5 min)

Introductions (name, context, why this topic matters) (10 min)

Choose Facilitator & Recorder (5 min)

Explore the Topic

Facilitator: guides discussion & prayer

Recorder: captures challenges, actions, names

What challenges stand in the way of advancing this theme? (20 min)

Discern Doable Actions (1–3 max) (15 min)