School of Christian Leadership
Applications are now open for 2026-2027
About
The School of Christian Leadership exists to develop men and women into transformational Christian leaders for the Church, the Marketplace, and the Home. The school will focus on the character-centered model of leadership taught by Jesus and the disciples in the New Testament.
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Application Deadline: Sunday, August 2nd
Class Start Date: Spring/Winter Term | Sept. 15th & Jan. 12th
Kick-Off Weekend: September 10th-12th
Class Schedule: Tuesday nights, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Abundant Life Church
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Membership at Abundant Life Church
Active participation on a serving team
Completion of the Transformed Life, Deeper Life, and Devoted Life Courses.
WHAT TO EXPECT
120+ Hours of Holistic Leadership Development
Hands-on Leadership Experience in a Cohort of Believers
Lifetime Access to Course Content Upon Completion
The Investment
Invest in your future and enhance your capacity to lead yourself and others by enrolling in the School of Christian Leadership. The investment for this comprehensive program is $998 for the 2026-2027 program. Payment plans are available.
Our Approach
The School of Christian Leadership adopts a holistic approach, focusing on Leadership Training, Spiritual Development, and Character Formation.
Leadership Training equips students with practical skills to lead effectively through self-leadership, guiding others, and hands-on experience.
Spiritual Development nurtures a personal relationship with God, encouraging faith growth and spiritual disciplines rooted in biblical principles.
Character Formation shapes Christ-like character, fostering integrity, humility, and perseverance, ensuring leaders reflect the heart of Jesus.
Schedule
All Classes will be held on Tuesday Nights from 6:00pm - 8:30pm.
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This conference focuses on understanding what it means to lead yourself, lead others, and an introduction to your cohort. Participation is REQUIRED at Kick-Off Conference. If accepted, you'll need to make the necessary arrangements to attend.
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Length: Fall term runs from September 10th to December 15th
Fall Kick-Off: September 10th-13th
Term 01 | Leading Yourself: Formation & Purpose
Growth Group 01
Term 02 | Leading Yourself: Character Development & Integration
Growth Group 02
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Length: Spring term runs from January 12th - May 18th
Term 03 | Leading Others: Relational Intelligence
Growth Group 03
Term 04 | Leading Others: Leadership Mechanics
Growth Group 04
Term 05 | Leadership Impartation
Coursework
We focus on two aspects of leadership, leading yourself and leading others.
Leading Yourself
Leading Yourself is a two-part learning arc that moves from clarity to depth.
Formation & Purpose – Discover your God-given identity, surface the key moments that have shaped you, clarify governing values, and craft a personal purpose statement that aligns passion with calling.
Character Development – Turn insight into transformation by strengthening character, naming emotional “saboteurs,” establishing life-giving habits, and practicing spiritual disciplines that keep you rooted in the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
Across these eight months you’ll write, talk, sketch, and experiment—emerging with a purpose statement, a growth pathway, and the self-leadership habits that sustain long-term impact.
Leading Others
Leading Others builds on self-leadership and equips you to influence people and systems with wisdom and grace.
Relational Intelligence – Master the human side of leadership: mapping influence circles, flexing leadership styles, leveraging Working Genius strengths, offering feedback, navigating conflict, and leading across culture and generation with empathy.
Leadership Mechanics – Translate vision into reality: lead when you’re not in charge, delegate for development, reproduce leaders, make Spirit-led decisions, guide change, and build high-trust teams through hands-on Leadership Labs.
The result is a leader who can read the room and run the room—moving teams toward Kingdom outcomes while cultivating healthy, Christ-centered relationships.
Common Questions
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Class Time | 2.5 Hours | 9-Months
• Teaching
• Growth Groups
• Learning communityAt Home | 3-5 Hours
Reading Assignments
Podcasts Assignments
Homework Assignments
Term Book Reading
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Students can expect to spend approximately 3–5 hours each week on individual study outside of class. This may include activities such as listening to assigned podcasts, reading and reflecting on articles or book excerpts, writing responses to discussion questions, and completing a book assigned each term.
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The program spans 14 weeks in the Fall Semester and 16 weeks in the Spring Semester. Each week is dedicated to a specific aspect of leadership training, spiritual development, and character formation within your class, and coursework.
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All required materials, including books, and workbooks are NOT included in the program fee. Access to online resources and podcasts, are included in the technology fee. Students will also need a journal for personal reflections and other course materials as required.
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This program is designed for individuals who want to grow as leaders in their community, church, workplace, or any area of life. Whether you're just stepping into leadership or looking to deepen your impact, the goal is to help you flourish right where you're planted. It’s a great fit for both emerging leaders and those with some experience who want to strengthen their spiritual, character, and leadership foundations.
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The program includes real-world projects, role-playing scenarios, and practical exercises that allow students to apply leadership principles in various contexts and receive feedback from peers and mentors.
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This program focuses on equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead effectively within their community, organization, and beyond. It emphasizes Leadership Training, Spiritual Development, and Character Formation. Students learn practical leadership skills, manage emotions, develop a Christ-like character, and discover their purpose. The program integrates hands-on experiences, such as real-world projects and role-playing scenarios, to ensure practical application of leadership principles.
While both programs aim to develop spiritually mature and effective members of the community, the School of Leadership is geared towards those looking to enhance their leadership capabilities, whereas the School of Discipleship focuses on foundational spiritual growth and becoming more like Jesus.