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Chris Aho

Director, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Thriving Congregations Initiative

Chris Aho is the director of the Thriving Congregations Initiative for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, where he also focuses on ministry innovation. Aho has master of divinity and doctor of ministry degrees from Duke Divinity School. He and his family live in Durham, North Carolina.

Tim Soerens

Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants

“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.

If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”

— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective

Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.

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