A big "thank you" to all of you for your comments about the "bright spots" from our MRT Experiment (1.0)!Our sense is that the Lord is directing us to do an MRT Experiment (2.0) this summer. In addition to the specific practices that were a part of MRT (1.0), there are three new elements that we will experiment with this summer. I want to introduce them to you one at a time and get your comments.
First new element: cohorts. co·hort (kō'hôrt') n. 1. A group or band of people.
There are a growing number of people who are interested in being part of an MRT Experiment. That's a good thing! However, as the numbers increase, it becomes increasingly difficult for there to be a sense of community - there are just too many people to relate to.
So, this summer we are going to experiment with two cohorts. Each cohort will be limited to no more than 12 regional teams (MRTs). Twelve groups who are willing to commit to the spiritual practices of the MRT Community for three months. I will lead one cohort and everyone who has been part of MRT 1.0 will be invited to join (before we invite new people - if there is room). Hobby Chapin will lead the second cohort which will mostly be made up of other church planters that he is already coaching (although anyone from MRT (1.0) can also join Hobby).
Depending on how this summer Experiment goes, we see the possibility some of you leading cohorts in the fall if it's something you feel led to. (Let me know if this is something you are interested in.) This is a way that the movement can continue to expand in a viral manner.
So, let's take a couple of days on the idea of cohorts. What's your initial response? What questions come to mind? Click on "comments" below and share your perspective.
John
I really like this concept. The name you have chosen has some baggage, but maybe not in America. I now have visions of groups of wild "christian" warriors running down hills to ransack and plunder (this may not be a bad thing). The idea that you can only relate effectively at any sort of deep level seems correct to me.
ReplyDeleteSean, you made me laugh out loud!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to be part of a cohort, providing I can wear the full armour of the Most High and serve under the generalship of Christ :) Let's ransack and plunder the enemy's domain - sounds good to me.
Like Sean I think this makes perfect sense, it would be easy to get lost in the crowd if there are too many MRTs in one large group. But I hope there will be ways for the cohorts to cooperate and share ideas and learnings.
Sounds like a story we need to hear. I'm unfamiliar with cohorts used in the ransack and plunder context :)
ReplyDeleteI am excited about starting the second cohort. The thing that is impressed in my mind this morning is the viral nature of CO2 and MRT. It seems that equipping leaders in CO2 leads naturally to a cohort of MRTs.
Let's keep swimming ...
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