Cultivate 2024 Cohort — Equip Church

Welcome 2024 Cultivate Cohort

We are honored that you have chosen to be a part of this growth opportunity. Thank you for allowing us to partner with you and to speak into your life. This cohort is designed with a two-fold purpose:

Introduce you to new levels of leadership.

Create a network of helpful ministry relationships.

Our prayerful expectation is that you will build new friendships, gain fresh perspectives, receive needed healing, step into your giftings, discover clear pathways of purpose, connect with helpful sponsors, network with like-minded leaders, receive empowerment and fresh anointing from the Holy Spirit.

Reading over the applications convinces us that God is up to something amazing! Our 2024 Cohort is diverse in so many ways. We are different in marital and parenting status, seasons of life, geographical locations, ministry focus, age, ethnicity, and dreams.

We are the same in that we all have answered the call to lead as Jesus’ disciples.

Throughout our seven-month journey, an intercessory team, along with the cohort leadership team, will be praying for you by name. As such, I invite you to share any specific prayer requests. Anticipation, expectation, and vision fill our hearts for this cohort. We speak life, grace, and peace to you as you enter this focused season of ministry growth, revelation, and clarification.

We believe in you!

Cheering you on,

The Cultivate Leadership Team

Meet the Team

Gretchen Abney

COHORT COORDINATOR
Personal life statement: I am a courageous & contagious ambassador of grace.
A few of my favorites: college football, hiking, sunsets & ice cream!
gretchenabney@gmail.com
404-281-2101
Schedule Appointment
Lisa Gordon

COHORT CO-LEADER
Personal life statement: I am God's adventurous daughter living in faith, delighting in Him and seeing His promises fulfilled!
A few of my favorites: Road trips, Duke Basketball, and Disney
lisa.gordon@newhopewc.org
704-953-9888
Sharon Lee

COHORT CO-LEADER
Personal life statement: I am called to set the table for God to move, where all are welcome and the foundation is His love.
A few of my favorites: Family adventures, coffee, and all things cozy!
sharon@avlife.church 661.492.5748
Alice Remedios

LEAD COACH
Personal life statement: I am an intimate friend of God, a revealer of his love.
A few of my favorites: Laughter, cooking for family and friends, walks on the beach, and sunsets.
A.remedios@yahoo.com
919-906-0565
Schedule Appointment
Lynn Cooper

COACH
Personal life statement: I am a warrior of His truth to slay the enemy in his harvest.
A few of my favorites: My hubby and kiddos, college football, my dogs, cotton candy and gobstoppers.
Lynn@visitlife.org
217-853-3545
Stasia Giles

COACH
Personal life statement: Stasia lives with hope that inspires transformation.
A few of my favorites: The Beach, Camping, Coffee, Lilacs (the real kind) and a Good Mystery Thriller
stasia@al.church
704-791-3523
Schedule appointment
Bonnie Liegey

COACH
Personal life statement: I am called to be a joyful conduit of God’s love.
A few of my favorites: The beach, food, time with family & friends, food, snuggling with my kitty, food
nanatopsail@gmail.com
919-609-0739
Schedule appointment
Lisa Machen

COACH
Personal life statement: I am a passionate encourager, challenging others to live in God’s design.
A few of my favorites: traveling, beaches, makeup and Mexican food
lisamachen@gmail.com
563-321-0534
Schedule Appointment
Stephanie Moore

SUMMIT COORDINATOR
Personal life statement: I am an advocate for connection that brings hope and healing.
A few of my favorites: quiet mornings, basketball, lunch dates, reading, and snow days
skmoorelcsw@gmail.com
919-632-5985

Cultivate Cohort
Quick Links

Triad List and Contact Information
Participants are encouraged to attend ALL monthly Zoom gatherings, coaching sessions, and the in-person Summit. Your attendance preserves the format and outcome of the cohort. Should an emergency or exception apply, timely communication is requested.
The monthly Zoom calls are usually the last Thursday of every month, beginning January 25, 2024, at 6:30 pm EST. There will be one call a month for six months leading up to the Cohort Summit.
Zoom Call link here.
Catch Up or Rewatch
Monthly Group Call recordings are uploaded within a few days after the session.
January’s Call
February’s Call
March’s Call
April’s Call
May’s Call
June’s Call
To get in touch with our team regarding the Cultivate Cohort, click here.

Need to pay the remaining balance on your Cultivate Cohort payment?

Cohort Payment

Assignments and Resources

Need Prayer? Please let our Prayer Team know how they can pray for you.

Email Requests Here

2024 Cohort Summit Details

July 21 - 23, 2024
Travel Days: July 21 & July 24
CrossPointe Retreat Center
Christiansburg, Virginia
Christiansburg is 30 minutes from Roanoke, Virginia.
The closest airport is ROA. However, due to costs, there will also be carpooling groups from RDU and CLT. Once you secure your flights, fill out the travel form. We will do our best to help find you ground transportation.
We will be staying together on the CrossPointe Conference Center Campus.
Lodging Details: Each room has two TwinXL beds and a private bathroom. Single occupancy rooms are available if space allows.
This form is required:
Summit Travel Logistics
Downloadable PDF
Dates: July 21-24
July 21: Arrive @ 4 pm
July 24: Depart by 10 am
Items to Bring:
• Back by popular demand! Bring your favorite snack to share... sweet, savory, healthy, creative, or just plain fun. Drop these items off at check-in.
• Comfortable Clothing
• Outfit for Professional Headshot (Business Casual)
• Toiletries & Personal Items
• Pillow (if you like multiple or have a specific preference)
• Throw blanket (optional to be extra cozy)
• Sunscreen, sunglasses & summer clothing – We’ll picnic at the lake one evening.
• Bag Chair/s (if feasible with travel accommodations)
• Journal, Bible, Pen
• Toilet Spray (optional)
• Water Bottle (optional)
Arrival Information:
• We will be ready to welcome you at 4 pm at the Holland Lodge. Just follow the signs!
• After arrival, you will have time to meet new friends, freshen up, explore & rest if you desire.
• Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm as our first group activity.
Other:
All meals, snacks, and materials will be provided.
Questions:
Financial – Sharon: sharon@avlife.church
Lodging – Stephanie: skmoorelcsw@gmail.com
Life Statement – Lisa: lisa.gordon@newhopewc.org
Please feel free to reach out if we can help you in any way.
Summit Fees (includes 3 nights lodging, meals & snacks):
Double Occupancy: $225
Single Occupancy: $250 (If space is available.)
No Lodging Accommodation Needed (personally arranged offsite): $125
*Your Cohort payment covers other Summit fees.
Payment Link Here
Include your name & any additional information on the financial form.