FALL COHORT APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

FALL COHORT APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

We hope to see diaspora churches become thriving intergenerational communities that are rooted in humility, unity, and mission. We envision churches where the first generation’s legacy is honored and the next generation is empowered to carry that legacy forward through disciple-making and church planting.

Cohort Days and Times

The next LIM cohort begins with an in-person opening retreat/kickoff event tentatively on September 12th, 2026 followed by virtual sessions via Zoom, Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:50 PM CT weekly for 12 weeks.

Legacy in Motion ‘26 Fall Cohort

Many immigrant churches face significant challenges, including cultural and generational divides, difficult leadership transitions, and a lack of clear vision for reaching the next generation. Legacy in Motion is a diaspora-focused, mentorship-driven journey that equips leaders with practical tools, biblical vision, and contextualized guidance to strengthen intergenerational ministry and help their churches move forward together as one family in Christ.

This is for you and are eligible if:

  • You are a 1st, 1.5 or 2nd generation leader at an immigrant church 

  • If you have a passion for bridging the gap between the first and second generation leaders 

  • If you long for healthy intergeneration communication and ministry within your church

  • We are looking for intergenerational teams of at least two people: 1 first generation and 1 next generation leader from the each church.

Ready to join Legacy in Motion?

Click the registration button below to submit your application. After we receive it, our team will review your application and follow up regarding your eligibility and next steps.

Applications open July 6th and close August 21st.

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Pastor Samuel Teka - Cohort Facilitator

“My heart longs to see the diaspora church in North America united, equipped, and empowered to live out the gospel.”

Legacy in Motion Cohort Topics

  • Helps leaders assess where their church is in its intergenerational journey

  • Equips leaders to build trust and honor between older and younger generations, fostering shared ownership, collaboration, and unity in ministry.

  • Addresses the unspoken wounds carried by immigrant families and the mental health pressures faced by next-generation leaders, offering tools for healing and healthier relationships

  • Discover how every generation can learn from, serve, and grow alongside one another to build a healthier, more unified church.

  • Developing the ability to bridge and navigating multiple cultures at once so leaders can serve with wisdom, flexibility, and cultural intelligence

  • Explore ministry models that fit their city and neighborhood and have an impact beyond just Sunday morning

  • Gain practical tools for equipping children, youth, and young adults to become lifelong followers of Jesus.

  • Focuses on raising, empowering, and discipling emerging leaders with culturally aware and context-specific strategies

  • Examine effective ministry models and leadership structures that help get clarity and purpose in intergenerational ministries.

FAQs

  • Legacy in Motion is a cohort that equips diaspora leaders to build healthy intergenerational churches that honor heritage and empower the next generation.

  • The cohort runs for 14 week (3 months).

  • It is completely free of charge.

  • The cohort is led by Samuel Teka. To learn more about him, visit the About page under Staff on the Diaspora Network website.

  • Each participating church must have both first and second-generation leaders committed to walking through the program together and completing the cohort.

  • Note: The cohort begins with an opening retreat/kickoff event tentatively on August 28, 2026 followed by virtual sessions via Zoom, Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:50 PM CT weekly for the remainder of the program.

  • We aim to include up to 6-10 individuals total—in pairs of first and second-generation leaders from each church.

  • You can, but we strongly encourage participants to complete the full cohort for the best experience and impact.

  • Applications open July 6th, 2026