{"id":30692,"date":"2026-07-20T17:48:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/?p=30692"},"modified":"2026-09-10T17:01:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T15:01:44","slug":"chord-leadership-center-announces-certificate-in-spiritual-leadership-formation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/chord-leadership-center-announces-certificate-in-spiritual-leadership-formation\/","title":{"rendered":"CHORD Leadership Center Launches Two-Year Cohort in Spiritual Leadership Formation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changed leaders change cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christian leadership is more than influence or management, it is a lifelong spiritual vocation. The CHORD Leadership Center is launching its new two-year cohort in Spiritual Leadership Formation, a journey designed to help experienced spiritual leaders deepen their relationship with Christ while growing in wisdom, humility, and faithful leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch the overview from Dave and Beth Pocta:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ptz_s89eeUU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A two-year journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning in June 2027, participants will engage in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Three in-person retreats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Four 10-week semesters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small-group cohorts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided spiritual practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching, readings, and reflection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, these experiences invite leaders into three movements: Being. Knowing. Doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than focusing primarily on leadership skills, the program emphasizes spiritual formation and becoming the kind of leader God is calling us to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who is it for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cohort is designed for experienced spiritual leaders who desire continued growth and renewal. We welcome leaders serving in a wide variety of roles, including evangelists, elders, teachers, women&#8217;s ministry leaders, deacons, volunteer leaders, and others serving Christ in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application information:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications for the inaugural cohort of 25 men and 25 women will be open August 10 \u2013 December 15, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Open houses:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more and ask questions during one of our online Open Houses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00pm Eastern (USA)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chord-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/qQNmTnqRSQmi63NDxcZzzg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to RSVP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday, August 13 at 10:00am Eastern (USA)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chord-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/Wy2aa-KDRHCnanUgf2dwYA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to RSVP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re unable to attend, email bpocta@chord.org to receive a recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn more<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/chord.org\/chord-leadership-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chord.org\/chord-leadership-center<\/a> to explore the curriculum, FAQs, and application details, or <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd9w74gGFFjF_DPHWlGiNfalF4I2ROQ2Bg_LWzzynuzYyYN1g\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">join the interest list<\/a> to stay informed as applications open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This post is sponsored by CHORD Leadership 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