Renew and Restore Cohort 2027
Register for this 6-week online life-giving cohort led by Rev. Mike Maxwell and Rev. Stephanie Dunn. Starting on Feb. 4, 2027, this cohort will include weekly group sessions on Thursdays, reading a book, and 2 individual coaching sessions. 2 C.E.U.'s are offered for completing this cohort.
The deadline to apply for the cohort is January 28, 2027.
You can find the application and more information coming soon.
Cost: The total cost for this cohort is $500. $100 is due upon registration (Continuing Education Funds), and the remaining $400 is due by May 5, 2026 (you can apply to receive clergy development funds).
Additional Information About the Cohort
Renew & Restore is a group coaching experience designed to support clergy in addressing well-being and preventing or recovering from burnout. This cohort creates intentional space to pause, reflect, and reorient amid the demands of ministry.
Through group sessions, individual coaching, and practical tools, participants will:
Explore the current state of body, mind, and spirit
Identify factors contributing to fatigue, stress, or diminished clarity
Clarify a preferred picture of the immediate future
Develop rhythms and practices that support sustainable ministry
Create a personal well-being plan to carry forward
Renew & Restore is a facilitated coaching cohort that integrates personal reflection, peer learning, and practical application within a confidential and supportive environment
Dates & Times:
February 4 - Group Session Orientation (10am - 11am)
February 11 - No Meeting Ash Wednesday
February 18 - Group Session 1 (10am - Noon)
February 25 - Group Session 2 (10am - Noon)
March 4 - Group Session 3 (10am - Noon)
March 11 - Group Session 4 (10am - Noon)
March 18 - Group Session 5 (10am - Noon)
Two Individual Coaching Sessions per participant will be scheduled between the participant and facilitators (one while sessions are happening and one the week after our final session)
Includes:
Five 2-hour group coaching sessions
Two individual 50-minute coaching sessions
One with Stephanie B. Dunn
One with Mike Maxwell
Participants will select one of the following books (2.0 CEU is available upon completion of the sessions, workshops, and one book)
The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Dr. Emily Nagoski & Dr. Amelia Nagoski
Pastoral Intelligence by Dr. Maurice Graham
The Burnout Challenge by Christina Maslach and Michael P. Leiter
Soul Care by Debra Fileta
The deadline to apply for the cohort is January 28, 2027.
You can find the application and more information coming soon.
If you are interested, and would like more information, please reach out to Rev. Mike Maxwell at Mike@sideporch.life or at 804-433-6215.