Forming Leaders
Specialized & cusomizable equipping tracks for ministry leaders, pastors and church planters
Ministry Leader Track
A 9-month journey for those who desire growth in their personal walk with God, their home, family, work or professional life, or to explore the next step of leadership within their church. Perfect for elders, lay leaders, and others who might not be called to ordination but want to be better equipped to serve in the church. Monthly cohort meetings, individual study and application, and mentoring with a pastor in your local church. Approx. 100 hours of coursework.
Pastoral Formation Track
A 2-3 year pathway for those with a call to become an ordained or commissioned pastor in your church or denomination. Dive into essential areas of pastoral leadership, such as spiritual formation, theology, church history, sacraments, pastoral car, preaching, leadership and mission. 550-600 hours of coursework, online and live coaching, mentoring from your local pastor, open enrollment.
Coached-Mentoring of Pastors
Coach-mentoring is a supportive relationship in which an experienced pastor or ministry leader (the coach) partners with another pastor to provide guidance, encouragement, and accountability. This process helps pastors develop their leadership skills, navigate challenges, and pursue personal and professional growth. By engaging in coached-mentoring, pastors can gain fresh perspectives, identify blind spots, and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose and effectiveness in their ministry.
Church Multiplication & Vitality
Support for churches and pastors through every stage of growth:
Church Planter Competency Assessment
Church Plant Incubator & Support: services for new plants that will get you out of the office and free to do the ministry you love to do
Multiplying Church Accelerator: imagine new opportunity, apprentice new leaders and build momentum
Multiplication Coaching: customized mentoring with our experienced planters
Generosity Development: increase your donor base to fund the vision God has given you
Church Vitality Accelerator: to guide your church on a transformative journey from where you are to where you’re meant to be.
Cohorts & Classes
Coram Deo offers an array of lifelong learning courses and cohorts that feed, nourish, and sustain the pastor for lifelong ministry and effectiveness. The lifelong learning courses and cohorts are open to all who want to stay effective and sharp in ministry. Courses include:
Evangelism for Non-Evangelists
Sexuality & Gender
Preaching
Spiritual Formation
Church Governance & Polity
Pastoral Care
Leadership Development
Establishing or Refreshing a Vision for Your Church
Sacraments and more…
Seminars
Short seminars are a great way to educate teams and give a unified vision and language to where God is calling your church or ministry. Topics include:
Team Building & Synergy Utilizing Kolbe A Index and APEST Team Assessments
J-Curve: Mapping the Ups and Downs of Daily Life Onto the Story of Jesus
Beauty of Marriage: Scripture is Woven with the Marriage Illustration as a Picture of Christ and the Church.
Missional Movements: How Jesus Created a Disciple-Making and Missional Movement to Transform the World
Recruiting Leaders and more...
Our Distinct Approach
If our lives were truly void of any higher meaning or calling, we wouldn't even be asking those big, deep questions about our purpose. The fact that we wrestle with and ponder "What is my calling?" is evidence itself that we are meant for more.
Our overall approach is all about meeting leaders where they're at and equipping them for effective ministry. We offer a flexible blend of live Coram Deo courses and online training platforms, providing both instruction and personalized mentoring. This allows us to come alongside any Christian leaders and support their growth right within the current work context, in cooperation with their local church and pastor.
Anyone, Anywhere - We work with all kinds of leaders at every level: elders, deacons, ministry leaders, pastors, lay ministers, preaching elders, commissioned pastors, church planters, ordained ministers, and more. Our resources are accessible no matter where you're located.
Competency-Based - We take a competency-based approach, building upon the specific desired competencies outlined by local churches and denomination partners. Our aim is to shape well-rounded leaders positioned for ministry effectiveness and credentialing for service in their church bodies.
Coached Mentoring - Experienced ministers and Christian leaders walk alongside emerging leaders in a combined coaching and mentoring role. They provide mentorship by "pouring in" knowledge and wisdom, while also "pulling out" the God-given potential in these new leaders. This comprehensive approach develops the whole person - mind, heart, hands, and spirit - for flourishing leadership.
The key is personalizing the leadership development experience. We meet leaders where they are, partner with their churches, and nurture their growth through tailored training and the guidance of a spiritual mentor.
Having a profound sense of calling - a weighty, meaningful purpose for your life - isn't just reserved for a few. No, that yearning for significance is hardwired into each and every one of us by our Creator. It's the beautiful design and destiny He has planted within the heart of every human being.
It's an exciting journey!
Contact us.
As you explore your options for growth and development, we invite you to learn more about our comprehensive approach to leadership formation. Discover how our experienced mentors and proven methodologies can equip you with the skills, knowledge, and spiritual grounding to become the impactful leader you are called to be.
Take the first step today by reaching out to us and sharing your vision. Together, we'll embark on a journey of transformation, empowering you to navigate the path ahead with confidence, courage, and a deep sense of purpose.