What’s Next?
A Path to Purpose
Step into the next season of your life.
Life evolves, and so do we. The pillars that once supported your life - family, career, relationships - may be shifting. Even in a time of change, the desire to grow, serve, connect and seek new opportunities remains.
You may be asking: How is God calling me to live my purpose now? What is meant to be embraced? And what might I be invited to let go?
INTERESTED? HAVE QUESTIONS?
READ THE FAQs BELOW OR RSVP FOR A FREE UPCOMING ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION:
Join Christos in What’s Next
What’s Next is a community cohort experience to help you navigate the transitions in your life. Online small group interaction is at the core of the program.
For people seeking community as they approach the threshold into the next part of their lives. You’ll meet others who may be facing the same challenges you are.
For people whose lives may be in transition (empty nest, retirement, divorce or widowhood, career change, for example) and wish to create a roadmap for their new path. Now that you are at a new point in your life, how do you discern what comes next?
For people who are looking for a new way to use their gifts, and serve God’s world. You may want ideas on how to best use your talents and gifts to contribute and stay vital in your community.
You do not have to be associated with a particular religious background or Christian denomination to participate in What’s Next. Our program has an ecumenical Christian focus. While Christos comes from a Christian perspective, participants come from many streams and denominations to form a broad river, and the banks of the river are the Apostles Creed.
PROGRAM FEATURES:
What’s Next is an online community cohort experience that runs January - May 2026. Large group presentations with small group interaction is the core of the program.
Connect with people who are facing similar challenges in their lives – You are not alone as you plot a new journey in God’s world. What’s Next is a cohort experience, a community to walk with as you find a path to purpose.
Delve into readings, presentations and discussions – Gain inspiration from contemplative practices, authors, scripture and more.
Learn, reflect and interact in live, remote class sessions twice-monthly – Distance learning format lets you join from wherever you are to listen and participate in large group discussion and small group listening circles.
Discover tools to help you discern what’s next - Spiritual practices, introduction to Enneagram and self-discovery methods, prayer and contemplation
FORMAT AND COST:
· January through May 2026 – nine sessions
· Twice-monthly (Thursdays) online sessions, 6:00 – 8:30 pm CT
· Live, real-time conversation with small group interaction at the core
· $625 for entire five-month program, plus $50 non-refundable application fee; payment option available
Participants purchase their own books and other supplies as needed.
HOW TO APPLY:
We invite you to complete a short application so that we can learn a little more about you. We will then schedule a phone call or online conversation that helps ensure What’s Next is a good fit and supports your journey.
Applications are due by November 15, 2025.
Questions? Contact Kris Mason, Christos What’s Next and Faith Community Outreach Coordinator, kris@christoscenter.org
“I believe I am where I am because of God’s plan. But I’m not done. Which path do I choose? “
“I’m rebuilding my life after the pandemic and health issues in my family. What gives me meaning now?”
FAQs
Who is Christos?
Christos Center for Spiritual Formation is a Christian ecumenical retreat center headquartered in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, with roots in Spiritual Direction and spiritual formation programs for more than 35 years.
Christos is a pioneer in spiritual remote learning, attracting learners from all over the world for its Tending the Holy Spiritual Direction and Ignatian Retreat programs in the Twin Cities, Chicago and via distance learning. While we come from a Christian perspective, participants come from many streams and denominations to form a broad river, and the banks of the river are the Apostles Creed.
What happens during a typical online session?
Each session will be slightly different, depending on the content being covered. Prior to each session there will be some reading, assessments or pre-recorded presentations to prepare for the class. Sessions begin with the whole group together for welcome and check-ins and lead into time for questions, discussion of that week’s topic and breakout groups. Each session also includes small group listening circles.
I may be spending time away from home this winter. Will I miss some of the sessions?
One of the benefits of What’s Next is that you may access the sessions from wherever you are. What’s Next is online, live, real-time conversations, with large and small-group interaction — all of which can be accessed via Zoom from wherever you have an internet connection. Christos participants in our other online programs come from many states, provinces and countries worldwide.
I don’t belong to a church. Can I still be part of What’s Next?
Absolutely yes — you can be part of What’s Next. You do not have to be associated with any religious background or a particular church, but please know that our program has an ecumenical Christian focus.
Who is leading What’s Next?
The What’s Next program is facilitated by Kris Mason, Christos What’s Next and Faith Community Outreach Coordinator, with support from other presenters and co-leaders. Learn more about Kris here or in our Program Overview. For more information, contact Kris at kris@christoscenter.org
