The Handbuilt Lab · Cohort 1

Join the
first cohort.

Fifteen working pastors. Four weeks. By invitation: join the waitlist and I will set up a short call, so we can talk through your weeks and whether this is worth your September before anyone commits.

StartsMonday, September 14, 2026
Live sessionMondays, 1:00–2:00 PM ET (required)
Working sessionThursdays, per-pastor slot (optional)
Length4 weeks, through October 5, 2026
Cohort size15 pastors
Invitation deadlineSeptember 7, 2026
CostFree for the founding cohort
You’ll needA paid ChatGPT Plus or Claude Pro subscription

What you’ll build

One real workflow.
Your own hands.

Every pastor leaves with at least one automated workflow built around their own weekly writing and admin. These are the categories we build from:

  • Lectionary research and sermon prep

    Sourced research on the week’s text, a discernment pass, and first-draft support, in your own voice.

  • Church communications

    Newsletters, announcements, and member emails drafted from the material you already have.

  • Marketing and outreach

    Event copy, invitations, and social posts, built from your own words rather than a template.

  • Process documentation and admin

    The recurring paperwork and board updates that eat an afternoon, turned into a runbook you can reuse.

Invitations close September 7

Apply for
Cohort 1.

Join the waitlist and I will set up a short call before September 7 to talk through your weeks and whether this cohort is right for you.

Or book a call to learn more →