The Jessup Center for Church Health 

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Pastoral Cohorts in 2025

 Pastoring is a high and holy calling, and it is a hard job, but you don't have to go it alone! These small groups are designed for men, women, or married couples in vocational church ministry.  

You can find new hope and resilience in a safe, peer community led by church leaders who have been there. Many groups are already running. New groups are starting in January! 
Come join in!

The cost is $100 per person per year.

Click to learn more: Pastoral Cohort 
More questions? Contact CCH@Jessup.edu
 

For the Grandparents in your church:

A Faith-filled Grandparent Day Conference
Saturday, September 6th, 2025, 9am-3:30pm
Jessup University Chapel and Event Center

Sponsored by the Jon Gibson family, we look forward to hosting a powerful day of equipping, encouragement, and inspiration as grandparents gather to step more fully into the sacred calling of grandparenting. Hear from renowned speaker and founder of Legacy Coalition, Larry Fowler. A $15 registration pays for morning coffee, tea, pastries, lunch, and program materials.

By the way, I am MCing this event! (Yes, I am a grandparent!)
So thanks for sharing this opportunity with the grandparents in your congregation. I would love to see you/them there!
Registration and details: Grandparents
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For you and other pastors on staff:

 Registration is open to join a Pastoral Cohort for the new year. 

(August 2025-July 2026)

We had 5 cohorts running last year and the response from the pastors involved was very positive and extremely helpful to their life and ministry. Don't go at ministry alone, but resource yourself today by joining a cohort of colleagues and veteran pastors who know your challenges and want to support and encourage you.

Register and find details here: Pastoral Cohorts
Questions? email: cch@jessup.edu
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Dear Pastors, the registration link is ready!!!!

This is a great opportunity for personal growth and encouragement for you and your staff. Register now! 

LEAD Gathering 2025
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 9am -1pm
Jessup University Chapel and Event Center

Multnomah Biblical Seminary of Jessup University invites you to our fourth annual LEAD Gathering, an “unconference” experience designed to inspire and equip ministry leaders.

This year’s theme: 
"Church & Science: Cultivating Resilient Leaders Together" 
We will address the growing mental health crisis among pastor leaders. Many are exhibiting symptoms comparable to PTSD. How can science help us better understand the mental and emotional impact of trauma and suffering on both leaders and congregations? And how can we build resilience to meet these challenges with strength and grace?

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Benjamin Doolittle (MD, MDiv)
Dr. Doolittle brings a unique and powerful voice to this conversation as both a practicing physician and a pastor. His keynote, “Crispy, Jaded, and Still Showing Up” cuts through the noise of wellness trends and toxic positivity to ask: "What does true flourishing look like when you're burned out, disillusioned, and still showing up?"

Catered lunch, discussion panel, and optional extra time after the program to process with your team, Jessup faculty/staff and other pastors.

Cost is $30
More details and register here: LEAD

P.S. This initiative is part of the AAAS Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER) Science Engagement for Congregational Flourishing project, generously funded by the Lilly Endowment Inc. — making it possible to bring this unique blend of theological and scientific insight to pastors like you.

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In Partnership with The Church,
Jim Jessup, Director of Church Relations