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Counselors' Cohort

Growing in Wisdom 
for Faithful Counseling

April 1 - May 20, 2026
Join a community of counselors, gain language for hard moments, wisdom for decisions, and encouragement you can carry into your week.
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Guidance, Community, and Support for Counselors

The Counselor’s Cohort is an eight-week virtual series designed to support, encourage, and equip counselors.

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Don't Navigate Ministry Alone

Feeling overwhelmed in your role as counselor is common, but you don't have to face these challenges without a support system that understands your journey. Join us for eight weeks of practical teaching from trusted counselors and ministry leaders.

Join us weekly for live sessions every Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Brad Hambrick
April 1
Week 1

Counseling the 5 Fools of Proverbs

Brad serves as Pastor of Counseling at The Summit Church and Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS). He is a respected author and speaker whose books include God’s Attributes: Rest for Life’s Struggles, Making Sense of Forgiveness, and Angry with God.
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.
Jonathan Holmes
April 8
Week 2

Creating A Culture of Rest in Your Ministry

Jonathan serves as the Interim Executive Director of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) and the Executive Director of Fieldstone Counseling. He writes and speaks widely on relationships, ministry, and counseling and is the author of The Company We Keep, Counsel for Couples, Rescue Plan, and Model of Care.
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
April 15
Week 3

The Necessity of Humility in Counseling

Rebekah is the CEO of Anchored Virtual, a biblically grounded and clinically informed counseling practice serving clients online. With over 15 years of biblical counseling experience in a variety of ministry contexts, she also serves as Director of Families at Redeemer Lincoln Square and co-founder of Rode Leadership.
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.
Esther Liu
April 22
Week 4

Counseling Weakness and Self-Doubt in Ministry: How God Can Use Weak Helpers and Leaders

Esther is a faculty member and counselor at CCEF. She has a Master of Arts in Religion with an emphasis in biblical studies from Westminster Theological Seminary, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling. Since joining CCEF in 2015, Esther has served various roles, including as a counseling intern, the executive and faculty assistant, and a content editor. Esther has a passion for bringing biblical reframing to a person’s struggles and also holds deep concern for the importance of attending to multicultural aspects of counseling. She is the author of Shame: Being Known & Loved (P&R Publishing, 2022).
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.
Michael Gembola
April 29
Week 5

Facing Your Mistakes in Counseling and Growing in Wisdom

Michael serves as Executive Director of Blue Ridge Christian Counseling in Virginia and is a visiting faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF). An ordained minister and licensed professional counselor, he teaches biblical counseling at several seminaries and is the author of After an Affair and Anxious About Decisions.
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.
Melissa Affolter
May 6
Week 6

Bearing the Burdens of Others Without Burnout

Melissa has served in counseling and women's discipleship for over twenty years, in local church settings and non-profit organizations. Melissa completed her MA in Biblical Counseling and has trained with the Global Trauma Recovery Institute and CCEF. She also serves as a board member of the Christian Trauma Healing Network. Melissa facilitates the ReStoried women's support groups for those recovering from abuse and trauma.
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.
Mike Emlet
May 13
Week 7

Counseling Scrupulosity: When Doubts Devour

Mike serves as a faculty member and counselor at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF). With a background in medicine and theology, Mike brings a rich integration of clinical insight and biblical wisdom to his teaching and counseling. He is the author of Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners and CrossTalk: Where Life and Scripture Meet, and he’s passionate about helping counselors apply Scripture with both truth and tenderness to real-life struggles.
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.
Kristin Kellen
May 20
Week 8

Abiding in the Lord: Jesus' Practices of Renewal

Kristin is Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling and Director of EdD Studies at SEBTS, where she focuses on counseling children, teens, and their families. She is the author of Counseling Women and co-author of The Gospel for Disordered Lives and The Whole Woman.
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.

Meet the Discussion 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 Counselors' Cohort?

The Counselors' 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.

Discussion 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 Counselors' Cohort?

The Counselors' Cohort is an eight-week virtual series designed to support, encourage, and equip counselors.

Each week, we’ll feature a live teaching from incredible speakers, followed by small group discussions led by hand-picked group leaders. 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 April 1 – May 20, 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 discussion groups work?

Each participant will be in a small group of 3-4, facilitated by discussion group leaders. 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 counselor looking for encouragement, support, and community. No matter where you counsel, you are welcome to join. This space is designed to meet counselor’s in the work they carry to offer mutual connection for the unique journey of bearing other’s burdens.

What if my group doesn’t fill up?

For a new group to be formed, there must be at least 4 participants 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 $399. This includes access to all eight 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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