Northeast Ohio
A regional cohort of pastors gathering to engage culture biblically and support one another in Northeast Ohio.
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Join the Northeast Ohio cohort—a community of 6–18 pastors committed to cultural engagement and peer learning. Over two four‑month sessions each year, participants explore topics like Biblical cultural engagement, identity, and sexuality alongside readings, livestreams, and in‑person meetings. Guided by [Facilitator Name], fellows develop sermons, church curricula, and outreach strategies tailored to the region.
Enjoy the camaraderie of peer networking and end the year with an abundance of practical steps to take toward shepherding your congregation and a fellowship celebration at the Essential Summit in Columbus.
Cory Wilson
Part-time Staff Pastor
Cory serves as a part-time staff pastor focusing assisting with the teaching and preaching ministries of the church.
After studying Sports Administration at the University of Southern Mississippi, Cory served two and a half years in West Africa as a researcher and church planter. After returning to the States he earned his M.Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Ph.D. from Reformed Theological Seminary. Before moving to Cleveland in 2012 to join City Church, Cory served in pastoral ministry in congregations in Mississippi and North Carolina. In addition to his role with City Church, Cory is the President of Emmaus Theological Seminary, a fellow with the Center for Pastor Theologians, and a Church-Planting Catalyst with Send Network.
Cory was born and raised in Southwest Mississippi and became a Christian at a young age under the guidance of his parents. He and his wife, Jasmine, met in West Africa and have four children. When Cory isn't supporting the various pursuits of his children with Jasmine, he enjoys cooking cajun food and smoking meat.
Pastor Tony Loseto
Church Planting Pastor
Tony and his wife, Beth, love living in Old Brooklyn. Tony graduated from Boyce College in Louisville, KY but is a born and raised Cleveland native. He returned to Cleveland in 2013 to begin the church planting work and is excited for the planting of a new church in Old Brooklyn. He has a heart for seeing peoples lives changed by the good news of Jesus Christ. His favorite sports teams are the Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Indians.