COHORTS
Go from imagination to impact. Our incubator cohorts help leaders design and launch new ministries and ventures, alongside our team, mentors, and partners.







FROM IMAGINATION TO IMPACT.
You have a missional vision. You’ve got ideas, gifts, and energy, but there's a gap between your vision and your capacity to build something real and sustainable.
Most kingdom ventures fail at launch. Great ideas with committed leaders still struggle to find their audience, develop viable models, or attract the right support. The gap between vision and venture leaves most ideas half-built.
Our cohorts bridge the gap. Over 12 weeks, you'll work alongside other missional leaders to transform your idea into a compelling, launch-ready venture with strategic clarity and a powerful story.
Whether you're planting a church, launching a ministry, starting a redemptive business, or creatively engaging culture, you'll gain the validation, pathway, and community to build something that lasts.
Join 60+ alumni around the world shaping the future of mission.
AT A GLANCE
Our 12-week cohorts help missional leaders go from vision to venture, through virtual content, deep personal mentorship, and access to sector-leading partners, culminating in an in-person demo day with key partners. Cohorts are organized by theme, and typically run spring and fall cycles.
HOW IT WORKS
PROGRAM
FORMATION
Clarify your vision. We ground leaders in spiritual depth and guide them toward clear vocational vision through theological formation, prayer rhythms, and personal rule of life development.
DESIGN
Validate your venture. We help founders turn good ideas into launch-ready ventures through hands-on coaching, strategic frameworks, and close mentorship to refine strategy and map next steps.
COMMUNITY
Find your people. We connect founders to trusted peers, mentors, and ministry partners who walk with them for the long haul—creating lasting relationships beyond the cohort experience.
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UPCOMING COHORTS
Look at our upcoming cohorts to find your best fit. Applications are competitive and cohorts fill quickly. Apply early to secure your spot in the right program.
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Spring 2026 | Applications Open Now
In partnership with Gloo.Technology is reshaping how people live, connect, and believe. This cohort equips Christian technologists, designers, and builders creating ventures at the frontier—AI, digital platforms, VR/AR, and emerging tools that will shape the future.
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Spring 2026 | Applications Open Now
In partnership with Palau.Leaders, ministries, and innovators will incubate new strategies, tools, and ventures that help people encounter Christ for the first time in North America.
More details coming soon.
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Spring 2026
For founders building businesses, nonprofits, and hybrid ventures that create tangible social and economic impact through Kingdom witness and community renewal.
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Spring 2026
Pioneering fresh approaches to discipleship, youth ministry, and next-generation church planting for Gen Z and beyond.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ
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A 12-week intensive incubator where missional founders transform ideas into launch-ready ventures. You'll gain theological grounding, venture design skills, deep mentorship, and a lasting community of peers—all while building something that advances God's kingdom in the world.
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Missional founders with kingdom vision and the drive to build. Church planters, ministry pioneers, tech builders, social entrepreneurs, and cultural creatives who are ready to move from idea to impact. If you have a clear calling and the commitment to build something new, this is for you.
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Our sweet spot is "zero to one"—you have conviction, vision, or an early prototype but haven't properly launched or started expanding yet. Whether you're refining your idea or need help turning passion into a concrete plan, you're in the right place. Too early is better than too late.
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You'll leave with a refined vision, validated strategy, launch plan, and practical next steps. More importantly, you'll gain spiritual formation, proven frameworks, ongoing mentorship, and a network of peers and partners who will walk with you for years to come.
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Hybrid. Weekly virtual sessions keep momentum high, while our in-person demo day creates powerful connections with partners, mentors, and potential supporters. You can participate from anywhere in the world.
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Plan for 4-6 hours per week: group sessions, one-on-one coaching, independent work, and peer collaboration. It's intensive but designed for busy leaders who are building while they learn.
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You join the Missional Labs ecosystem—ongoing community, partner introductions, mentorship opportunities, and continued support as you scale. Many alumni become mentors for future cohorts or collaborate on new ventures together.
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Share your venture through our form and we'll evaluate it for cohort fit. We're selective (about 30% acceptance rate) to ensure the right mix of ventures and founders. Whether accepted or not, we'll provide feedback and guidance on your best next steps within two weeks.
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Yes, but only one person per venture goes through the cohort. If accepted, your co-founder can participate in select sessions and the demo day. We find the intensive works best with individual founders who then bring insights back to their teams.
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Each cohort seat costs $5,000. Some programs offer full scholarships, and we strongly recommend raising the $5,000 from your church or support community as an investment in your calling and venture. We're happy to help you make the case to potential sponsors.
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We uniquely integrate deep theological formation with proven startup methodology. While business incubators focus on profits and seminaries focus on theory, we develop kingdom-minded founders who build ventures with both spiritual depth and real-world viability. Our network of church, ministry, and mission partners means your venture launches with built-in Kingdom connections.
GET STARTED
Tell us about your venture. Ready to explore if your venture is a fit for our cohorts? Share your project with us and we'll provide feedback on next steps, whether that's joining an upcoming cohort or connecting you with other resources.