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Guidance, Community, and Support for Church Planting Wives

The Church Planting Wives Cohort is an four-week virtual program offering weekly teachings and small groups, creating a supportive space to navigate ministry life together.
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Don't Navigate Ministry Alone

The Church Planting Wives Cohort will equip you to thrive spiritually, emotionally, and relationally in the unique challenges of church planting. Through biblical teaching, honest conversation, and practical tools from seasoned ministry leaders, you’ll gain the confidence, clarity, and community you need to stay rooted in Christ for the long haul.

Rebekah Hannah

Living Steadfast in the Shifting Soil of Church Planting | November 5

Church planting often feels like constant movement — new people, new challenges, new expectations. In this session, Rebekah unpacks how women can cultivate a rooted identity in Christ that remains steady when everything around them feels uncertain.
Rebekah Hannah is the President CEO of Anchored Virtual, a biblically grounded and clinically informed Christian counseling practice, and serves as the Director of Family Ministries at Redeemer LSQ in NYC. She is passionate about helping people connect the truths of Scripture to the real challenges of life and equipping families to grow in faith together.

Ryan Ross

Marriage and Church Planting: Building a Covenant Foundation in a Missional World | November 12

Planting a church together can either strengthen a marriage—or stretch it to its limits. Ryan Ross speaks candidly about how to cultivate emotional, spiritual, and practical unity in marriage while leading a church plant.
Ryan Ross is the founding pastor of City Church in Melissa, Texas, where he leads with a heart for church planting and community transformation. He loves investing in leaders and helping local churches grow in health and mission.

Jen Oshman

Cultivating a Church Culture of Radical Hospitality: Learning to Love Our Neighbors Through Welcoming Spaces | November 19

Hospitality is one of the most powerful evangelistic and discipling tools in the life of a church plant. Jen Oshman will guide participants in envisioning and creating rhythms of radical hospitality that extend from their homes to their congregations.
Jen Oshman is an author, speaker, and ministry leader passionate about helping women apply God’s Word to who they are and how they live. Having served as a missionary and church planter across three continents, Jen and her family now call Colorado home, where they planted Redemption Parker in 2017.

Sarah Rogers

Being Spiritually Stable for the Long Haul | December 3

Seasons of church planting can feel like too much—too demanding, too draining, too uncertain. In this session, we will help participants rediscover what it means to find endurance and joy by anchoring deeply in Christ.
Sarah Rogers serves as the Women’s Coordinator for the Pillar Network, equipping and encouraging women to flourish in their God-given callings so that Christ is known and worshiped. She has coauthored several books with her husband, Matt Rogers, including From Generation to Generation: Fulfilling the Great Commission One Life at a Time, and brings years of experience in church planting and ministry leadership.

Meet the Small Group Leaders

Cohort small groups are led by members of Rode Leadership and will take place after each live teaching session at the time you choose. Small Groups are designed to be a supportive, and confidential space where you can process what you're learning and receive encouragement.

What is The Church Planting Wives Cohort?

Church Planting Wives Cohort is centered around three key components: Teaching, Q&A, and Small Groups.

Weekly Teaching

Weekly Teaching provides a rich opportunity to learn from trusted counselors and ministry leaders. Each session offers biblical wisdom, practical guidance, and encouragement tailored to the unique challenges of ministry life.

Q&A

Each session will include dedicated time for Q&A, allowing participants to engage directly with that week’s featured teacher. This interactive time provides an opportunity to ask questions and gain deeper insight.

Small Groups

Get focused discussion on the topic from the most recent teaching, allowing for practical application and deeper reflection. Groups are about building a community of understanding and Christ-centered support, giving you space to breathe, reflect, and be encouraged.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Church Planting Wives Wives Cohort?

The Church Planting Wives Cohort is an four-week virtual series designed to support, encourage, and equip church planting wives. 

Each week, we’ll feature a live teaching from incredible speakers, followed by small group discussions led by Anchored Virtual biblical counselors. This is a space to connect, grow, and be reminded that you are not alone in this journey.

When does the teaching session take place?

The teaching session runs from November 5 – December 3, with weekly live sessions on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00 PM EST. 

Can’t make it live? No worries! All sessions will be recorded and available to registered participants.

How do the small groups work?

Each participant will be in a small group of 3-4 women, facilitated by an member of Rode Leadership. These groups will provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space for deeper discussion, prayer, and encouragement throughout the week.

What is the WhatsApp large group for?

In addition to your small group, you’ll also be added to a larger WhatsApp community with all cohort members. This is a space for sharing resources, encouragement, and updates throughout the four weeks. While the large group is more general, the small groups are designed for deeper connection and discussion.

Are there confidentiality rules in the groups?

Yes! Confidentiality is a top priority in both the large and small groups. What is shared in the small groups should stay within the group. We ask all participants to honor and respect each other’s privacy so that everyone feels safe to be open and vulnerable. Your cohort leader will send you a confidentiality form to sign. 

Who is this cohort for?

This cohort is for any woman involved in church planting looking for encouragement, support, and community. No matter your husband’s role—whether he’s a lay pastor, executive pastor, worship pastor, elder, or serves in another pastoral position—you are welcome to join. This space is designed to meet you where you are, offering connection and guidance for the unique journey of ministry life.

What if my group doesn’t fill up?

For a new group to be formed, there must be at least 4 women committed to the same time slot. If your selected time does not fill up, we will give you alternative time options to choose from.

What if I want additional one-on-one support?

All cohort participants receive 10% off individual counseling through Anchored Virtual for 2026. If you’d like personal counseling sessions, you can book with one of their licensed, biblically grounded counselors at any time.

How much does it cost to join?

The cost to participate in the cohort is $275. This includes access to all four live and recorded sessions, four small group discussions, a 2026 discount on continued counseling and the WhatsApp community.

How do I sign up?

Signing up is easy! Just click "Join the Cohort Now" anywhere on this page and follow the instructions. Once registered, you’ll receive an email with next steps, including details on your WhatsApp groups and the Zoom link for our live sessions.

I still have questions. Who can I contact?

We’re happy to help! Email us at hello@rodeleadership.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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