{"id":16,"date":"2024-03-20T15:42:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T15:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christfellowship.me\/ascend-cohort\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-06-08T19:01:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T19:01:50","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/christfellowship.me\/ascend-cohort\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”4%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Ascend Cohort FAQs” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_alignment=”center” line_thickness=”3″ divider_color=”default” animate=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”General” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][toggles style=”default” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”default” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h6″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”What is the weekly schedule?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
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CF Ascend meets twice a week: Tuesday Night for teaching \u00a0from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m for Small Group Discussions.\u00a0Subject to change.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h6″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”Who can do it?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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Anyone age post High School and up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h6″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”Where is it located?”][vc_column_text]\n

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CF Ascend is located at Christ Fellowship in Kingsport, TN. We are about 1.5 hours east of Knoxville, TN and 1.5 north of Asheville, NC right in the heart of Appalachia. For those looking to travel, we have a regional airport, Tri-Cities (TRI).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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At this time we are working out the details to accept people from around the globe and hope to have this available for our start date.<\/p>\n

Is it accredited? Not at this time. But the connections you will make here will be far worth it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h6″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”More questions?”][vc_column_text]\n

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Email rchristie@christfellowship.me<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][vc_custom_heading text=”Application” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][toggles style=”default” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”closed” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h6″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”When is the deadline to apply?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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CF Ascend will be back in January 2027. Applications will not open until November 2026. Email rchristie@christfellowship.me to make sure you don’t miss the application opening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h6″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”What should I do to prepare to apply?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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It will take you about 30min to apply. You\u2019ll need one reference & a photo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h6″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”Why is there an application?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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Many people have come from around the country to do this in the past. Part of our prayerful discernment process is to make sure it is a good fit for both parties. The application simply helps us hear your story and heart more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h6″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”More questions?”][vc_column_text]\n

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Email rchristie@christfellowship.me<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][vc_custom_heading text=”Finances” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][toggles style=”default” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”closed” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h6″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”What is cost of tuition?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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The tuition cost is $500 for the year, which can be broken up monthly to $50\/mo or any other way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Both retreat weekends, plus the cost for guest teachers’ content and travel. It also includes all books & materials. Lastly, each gathering will have snacks & beverages, as well as dinner from time to time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We believe investing in this is investing in your future, and it is worth it. However, if finances are what is stopping you, we want to help. From helping you fundraise or leaning on generous donors to provide a way for you to do this. Do not let money be the roadblock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h6″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”More questions?”][vc_column_text]\n

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Email rchristie@christfellowship.me<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Important Dates” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][toggles style=”default” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”closed” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h6″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”Length of time”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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Ascend will be back in January 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h6″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”Breaks”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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