The Leadership Academy is a one year course with an optional second year and is all about helping you take hold of the God-given destiny that lies within you and developing it to the full. We want to help you to build a strong, firm foundation for your life so that throughout life and ministry you feel equipped to “walk worthy of the calling with which you were called”.
The lectures, practical application and assignments are all designed to help equip you as a person in relation to your character, integrity, personal gifting, confidence, faith and excellence as well as with practical training for leadership and ministry. The main programme takes place over three full days (Wednesday to Friday in the 1st year) with additional time spent serving at evenings and weekends depending on the Elective Stream and church calendar.
“I love the fact that every day on Academy is different, and that in one year you do so many things you’d never thought you’d get a chance to do. You go from leading a school assembly to helping plant a church in Africa! It gives you an incredible opportunity to get involved in every area of church life and you discover passions, develop confidence and grow in God like never before. Above anything else it’s a really fun year, I’ve loved it!” — Emma Solanki
Weekly Lectures
Each week you will receive up to eight hours of teaching at the Training Centre, across one and a half days, from a wide variety of leaders who have all had proven ministry experience in their key subjects. Throughout the year there will also be a number of key Masterclasses from guest speakers in specialised fields. Subjects cover a wide range of practical ministry and leadership training, personal discipleship and Biblical theory.
Chapel and Devotions
Whilst attending the Training Centre, students will take part in weekly chapel meetings as well as daily devotions. Keeping focused on the purpose that God has placed you here for is one of the most important keys to you growing and developing as a leader.
Assignments and Reading
All lectures will carry an assessment in the form of assignments or exams that amount to 40% of your overall grade. The remaining 60% of your course is provided through assessments by your Practical Tutors. There is also a required reading list for which you will need to produce reviews. Whilst the course is not designed to be heavily academic we do believe that learning and increasing your knowledge is key to you growing your capacity as a leader.
Partner Tutoring
Students coming from Partner Churches will also receive additional tutoring from your Partner Tutor each week. These sessions will provide a key part of connecting you with the local church vision and leadership and will provide a forum through which your Partner Tutor can help assess your progress throughout the year.
