Journey: A Missional Leadership Development Program
A distance-friendly certificate program that develops leaders centered in Jesus Christ for ministries in local churches and communities
鈥淎bout a month into starting the Journey program in early 2022, my feet fell out from under me as our family was placed on sabbatical from our international faith work posting鈥� and then ultimately dismissed by our mission agency. What is one to do, when suddenly plopped into the wilderness of 鈥渨hat if,鈥� with a calling to serve God abroad blazed upon one鈥檚 heart? The Journey program provided an outlet for my anxious heart and a place for my 鈥榙oer鈥� mentality to put its energy. I was enrobed by the wisdom of so many prophets, pastors, professors and theologians who came before me, accompanied by two fantastic mentors to guide my path when I felt especially lost.鈥� 鈥擜lisha Garber (Journey student, 2022鈥�2024)
God calls you to ministry and a Journey begins
If you鈥檙e on this journey, you no doubt have discovered its excitement and fulfillment. Have you also encountered its challenges and demands? Have you wished for mentors and companions?
In the Journey program, learners join with a mentor to explore spiritual leadership together in their own context. Whether you are an active member of a congregation, a pastor with or without a formal education, a church planter, or lay leader preparing for ministry in the church or community, Journey can support your growth.
Explore your call
Where are you going next on your journey? Are you paying attention to what the Spirit is saying to you and calling you to do for the next stage of your life? We invite you to consider this question.
Journey is for leaders and emerging leaders
The Journey Program is for pastors, church planters, those exploring a call to ministry and other congregational and community lay leaders.
Learn in your own context
The Journey program is distance-friendly and your congregation or community ministry setting will be an important place to try new ideas, test new skills and deepen the self-understanding you will gain during the program.
Next steps
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