12 | March 2026
SCBO Launches First Pastor Fit Cohort with Six Participants In February, SCBO announced the launch of the Pas- tor Fit Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to provide Ohio pastors with the tools, accountability, and community needed to thrive physically. By Ryan Strother, director of Convention Support
The first Pastor Fit Cohort began on February 2, 2026, with six pastors embarking on a six-month virtual jour- ney focused on greater consistency in their physical wellness. Led by Austin Mathis, the Pastor Fit cohort provides pastors with clarity, encouragement, and accountabili- ty—three essential ingredients often missing when trying to make lasting health changes alone. The cohort meets once a month, setting a sustainable rhythm that accom- modates a busy pastoral schedule. The program goes beyond simple accountability. Par- ticipants receive personalized workout and eating sug- gestions tailored to help them move forward with confi - dence. During monthly meetings, pastors share honest updates on their progress, discuss what they committed to the previous month, ask questions, and identify one clear action step to work on before the next gathering. “Accountability fuels growth,” said Austin Mathis. “This cohort is for pastors who want to take meaningful steps toward losing weight, getting stronger, and building healthier rhythms—but don’t want to do it alone.”
The first Pastor Fit online cohort began on February 2, 2026.
The SCBO plans to launch four Pastor Fit cohorts throughout 2026, with multiple opportunities for Ohio pastors to join this transformative journey. If you’ve been wanting accountability, a practical plan, and a group that will help you stay consistent, consider joining an upcom- ing cohort. The next one will start in April. Visit http:// go.scbo.org/fitness for more information and registration details.
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