A new cohort of early career youth pastors is now forming and will begin at the end of August 2026.

The Helping Pastors Thrive: Early Career Youth Pastor Cohort is designed to provide the space, the community, and the resources you need to not just "survive" another season, but to flourish in your calling for the long haul. Youth pastors within their first decade of ministry are eligible for the cohort. The cohort program is designed around four retreats over a two year period. More information can be found by following the link above.

Helping Pastors Thrive is now accepting applications for the four-week Pastor-in-Residence/Study Leave programs that take place at the Divinity Schools of Campbell, Duke, Gardner-Webb, and Wake Forest Universities. The four week residence program takes place during the fall or spring semesters, and in cooperation with the theological schools, may be designed for rest, study and reflection while rooted in an active learning community. All expenses for the residency, including food, transportation and housing are paid for by the Helping Pastors Thrive program. In addition, churches are provided funding for securing supply preaching and leadership during the pastor’s time away. For more information, visit the Pastor-in-Residence program pages or contact Scott Hudgins at CBFNC.

Helping Pastors Thrive will launch a cohort for new pastors that will begin in October of 2026. A two-year learning program, the cohort is built around four two-night retreats over the two year period. Participation is limited to 8 pastors. Applications are now available.