
October 6, 2026
John C. Samples, Longtime Minister and Christian Leader, Dies at 93
Rick Cherok

Intentional Churches’ Executive Leadership Training Cohort – Lap 1 is a year-long development experience for executive pastors and church leaders who are either in their first five years of executive leadership or preparing for a future executive role. The cohort includes two and a half days of in-person training, a special group dinner, monthly 90-minute Zoom calls, the Intentional Executive Leader Toolkit, and workbook materials. Lap 1 is built around the 12 Disciplines of an Intentional Executive Leader and is designed to provide practical tools, coaching, and peer collaboration for leaders serving in the complex world of executive ministry.
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