Center for Multiplying Leaders
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We identify current and potential leaders.
Overall Approach: Utilizing a combination of live Coram Deo courses and online training platforms, we offer an array of administrative and coached mentoring services, allowing us to equip any Christian leader right in their ministry context in cooperation with the local pastor and church.
Anyone, Anywhere: Examples include elders, deacons, ministry leaders, pastors, lay ministers, preaching elders, commissioned pastors, church planters, ordained ministers and more.
Competency-Based: We equip leaders using a competency-based approach that builds on the desired competencies of local churches and denominational partners – forming leaders for ministry effectiveness and credentialing for service within their churches.
Coached Mentoring: We use experienced ministers and Christian leaders who “pull out” (coaching) and “pour in” (mentoring) – helping emerging leaders grow in their knowing, being, doing and serving.
Certifying Leaders
We work with the denomination/network/church from the start to build a process, which will meet all their requirements for ordination.
In traditional models of pastoral equipping, the educational experience is separate from the denominational credentialing process. Students must take it upon themselves to make sure they are progressing in both tracks. At Coram Deo we unify the formation process with the certification process, so that everyone (church, denomination, candidate, Coram Deo) agrees from the head what the goals are and what the outcome will be (e.g., ordination) for a leader who finishes the Coram Deo pastoral formation program.
While traditional degrees have their place, the current ministry landscape is moving increasingly to competency-based certification – which emphasizes pastoral skills, character, and experience (rather than grades, instruction and producing scholars).
Development Pathway
Identifying Leaders
Unlock your potential with personalized guidance that ignites your passion for leadership.
Forming Leaders
Nurture your growth through mentorship that sharpens your character and enriches your ministry skills.
Certifying Leaders
Embark on a transformative journey where experienced mentors guide you toward fulfilling your leadership calling.
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Leader Application
When you are ready, we invite you to take the next step by filling out an application. This gives us a chance to get to know you better and gauge your readiness for leadership development. Email completed application to jim@coramdeoassociation.org
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Personal Reflection
Unveil the leader within you, embrace your journey, and explore the depths of your calling. With our expert guidance, your knowledge, character, and practical skills will flourish.
Knowing God’s will for your life starts with some reflection.
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What are Your Spiritual Gifts?
To kick things off, it is important to know your spiritual gifts outlined in Ephesians 4.
We will provide you with a spiritual gift assessment at no cost to you ($49 value) that identifies your gifts as outlined in Ephesian 4. Sign up at the link below.
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Free 1:1 Zoom Consult
Through personalized mentorship, you'll nurture your knowledge, character, and practical ministry skills. Don't miss this transformative opportunity – schedule your introductory meeting on our website today! Together, we'll cultivate your leadership potential and equip you to make a lasting impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer a range of leadership development opportunities specifically designed for church settings. These options encompass workshops, classes, certification tracks, as coaching and mentoring for leaders within the church community spanning from lay volunteers and ministry groups, to pastoral teams, elders and top level leadership roles.
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We believe in meeting leaders where they are, so we provide a flexible blend of delivery models including in-person regional training hubs, live online courses, on-demand video modules, and personalized coaching. This allows us to effectively train leaders no matter their location or schedule.
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Sure thing! We're dedicated, to making sure money doesn't get in the way. Besides offering prices we provide scholarships, grants matched by churches, payment plans without interest and help, with finding financial aid options. Just give us a shout if you need any help.
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Rather than just checking boxes for credit hours, our benchmark is whether leaders can demonstrate the key competencies needed for faithful and effective ministry leadership. We use learning portfolios, competency assessments by mentors/supervisors, and evaluation against our leadership competency framework.
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We take a comprehensive view of leadership development that encompasses the whole person - mind, heart, soul, and strength. Our programs nurture intellectual and spiritual growth, character formation, practical skills, and an outward focus on mission and service.
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From the start, we work closely with each church's denomination or network to build our training programs around their specific competency requirements for leadership credentialing and ordination. Our goal is a seamless process that equips leaders while checking all the boxes for certification.
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Our competency-based approach ensures leaders gain robust biblical/theological knowledge while also getting hands-on experience applying that knowledge in real-world ministry contexts. In addition to coursework, we incorporate mentoring relationships, internships, and learning covenants with local churches.