What You’ll Learn

These four, 20-minute prep sessions are designed to provide you with some of the foundational leadership skills you’ll need as a member of the World Changers Cohort (WCC) at Urbana 22.

  • Learn what it will be like being an Urbana 22 small group leader.

  • Be fully equipped to lead Bible studies and give an invitation to faith in your Urbana small group.

  • Discover quality resources and opportunities to help you grow in your leadership and faith.

Training Curriculum

  • 1

    Session 1: Orientation

    • Part 1: You signed up for something awesome!

    • Part 2: So, what IS the World Changers Cohort?

    • Part 3: Introductions!

    • [Survey] Getting to know you . . .

    • Part 4: Roadmap for the World Changers Cohort

    • Part 5: What to do next?

    • Session Wrap-Up
  • 2

    Session 2: Acts Deep Dive

    • Part 1: Turbo-Charging Your Discernment

    • Part 2: Meet the Bishop (Video)

    • Part 3: The Book of Acts

    • Part 4: Becoming a World Changer

    • Part 5: Preparing a Banquet at Urbana 22

    • Part 6: What to Do Next?

    • Part 7: Session Wrap-up
  • 3

    Session 3: Leading Your Urbana Small Group

    • Part 1: Your Leadership Makes a Difference

    • Part 2: Urbana 22 Small Group Leader’s Guides

    • Part 3: Tips for Leading an Urbana Small Group

    • Part 4: How to Prepare to Lead

    • Part 5: Your Small Group

    • Part 6: Session Wrap-up
  • 4

    Session 4: Next Stop, Urbana 22!

    • Part 1: Urbana 22 is coming!

    • Part 2: It's Game Time!

    • Part 3: Key WCC Details

    • Part 4: Spiritual Preparation

    • Part 5: Tips for Getting the Most out of Urbana

    • Part 6: Final Checklist

    • [Survey] You did it! One last thing . . .

Logistics

  • Four 20-minute sessions

    Each session should take around 20 minutes. We'll be releasing later sessions in the upcoming months leading up to Urbana in December.

  • Self-paced

    All sessions are online. All your progress will be saved, so you can hop back on and resume where you left off!

  • Requirements

    You'll need to complete all four sessions in order to participate on site at Urbana 22.

Meet the Co-Directors

Sara and Christine will be guiding you through your World Changers Cohort (WCC) experience. You are in good hands!
Sara W. Chang

Sara serves as Scripture Manager for the Urbana Missions Conference and Area Director with InterVarsity’s Graduate and Faculty Ministries for the state of Michigan. Sara holds dual degrees in Flute Performance and Psychology from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a Master of Divinity with an emphasis in Asian American Contexts from Fuller Theological Seminary. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with her husband and daughter. Hobbies include cheering loudly at her daughter’s games (and Michigan football games!), caring for their interesting assortment of pets and playing tennis.


Christine Wagoner

Christine serves as Associate Regional Director for Indiana and Illinois. She received a degree in Elementary Education from Butler University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. In May 2021, she authored her first book, Finding Your Yes, published by InterVarsity Press. Christine enjoys reading historical fiction, attending yoga classes, and baking delicious chocolate chip cookies. She is married to Kurt and lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.

You are part of something awesome!

This training is for Urbana's World Changers Cohort (WCC) — a curated, holistic leadership experience for students and recent grads. This is special program within Urbana 22. All other updates, announcements, and resources will be posted on the WCCHQ page.

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