(HQ) Launching the North American Pastoral Cohort: A Four-Year Journey Begins
- Aug 12, 2026
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By the NA Pastoral Cohort Committee (Kevin Albright, Joshua Hong, Augustine Suh)
By the grace of God, we are thrilled to announce that the North American Pastoral Cohort (NAPC) officially launched on August 6! This new season of ministry training brings together 10 dedicated leaders from across North America to sharpen our focus on biblical discipleship. During the opening, Pastor Ron Ward emphasized the vital importance of deep biblical theological study for effective ministry leadership, while participants established a beautiful foundation of fellowship by sharing their diverse backgrounds and mission hearts.
Over the next four years, they will complete more than 24 courses. The journey has already begun with the first course, Jesus' Radical Discipleship, led by Dr. Mark Yang, which establishes a foundational tone of holistic growth and deep biblical discipleship.
We invite our UBF community to cover these members and instructors in prayer. Please pray that as they read, write, and discuss throughout this term, their hearts would be set ablaze with renewed passion for Christ and his kingdom. May this intentional time together be a catalyst for spiritual revival and effectiveness across North America.
