{"id":25042,"date":"2024-11-26T17:31:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T15:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/?p=25042"},"modified":"2024-11-26T17:31:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T15:31:37","slug":"transition-of-the-chance-of-a-lifetime-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/transition-of-the-chance-of-a-lifetime-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Transition of the Chance of a Lifetime Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0T0A0402-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0T0A0402.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0T0A0402.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0T0A0402.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0T0A0402.jpg?w=1300&amp;ssl=1 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a significant step forward for leadership development, Chord has transferred stewardship of the Chance of a Lifetime program to Hope for Kids.<strong> <\/strong>This change reflects our shared commitment to empowering the next generation of faith leaders and ensures that the program will remain a powerful tool for spiritual and leadership growth for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-chord\">About Chord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chord.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.chord.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chord<\/a> is dedicated to cultivating holistic biblical leadership that nurtures spiritual growth and maturity in faith communities. By equipping leaders across generations, Chord fosters environments where giftedness and spirituality converge to build the body of Christ.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-hope-for-kids\"><strong>About Hope for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hopeforkids.org\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.hopeforkids.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hope for Kids<\/a> is a ministry known for its transformative impact on young lives. Through faith-based camps, mentoring programs, and service opportunities, it creates spaces where children and youth grow in faith, character, and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0T0A0286.jpg?resize=600%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0T0A0286.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0T0A0286.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chance-of-a-lifetime\">Chance of a Lifetime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chance of a Lifetime (COAL) is a 15-month immersive leadership program that takes participants through three global ministry contexts. Designed to challenge and develop emerging leaders, the program combines hands-on experience with spiritual and personal growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The passing of the Chance of a Lifetime program marks a new chapter for both organizations. We look forward to seeing the continued impact of the Chance of a Lifetime program as it flourishes under the leadership of Hope for Kids.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For anyone interested in joining COAL Season 5, applications are open here: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopeforkids.org\/coalseason5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.hopeforkids.org\/coalseason5<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant step forward for leadership development, Chord has transferred stewardship of the Chance of a Lifetime program 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