Our Values

Cohort Detroit began in 2020 as a collaboration between our sister Cohorts, ministry partners, and local Detroit leaders. Though we are locally rooted, we share a common set of values with our three sister Cohorts in Central America, Eastern Europe, and the Near-East.

Our sister Cohort in Central America was founded in Costa Rica by Jim and Ruth Padilla-DeBorst in 2012 as a grassroots justice & theological-learning community, and we deeply value these global friendships and foundations.

  • Justice & Peace-Making

    Learn about inequality, justice, poverty, privelege, peace-making, and the issues that affect the socially excluded in each context.

  • Service

    Engage in work and leadership formation with vulnerable communities.

  • Intercultural Friendships

    Form a diverse cohort with other young adults and become a community. Engage tough questions and learn from a new perspective.

  • Spiritual Growth

    Let local pastors, mentors, and theologians deepen your relationship with God.es here