{"id":31369,"date":"2026-09-10T17:01:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T15:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/?p=31369"},"modified":"2026-09-22T15:48:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T13:48:01","slug":"explore-spiritual-leadership-formation-with-chord-leadership-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/explore-spiritual-leadership-formation-with-chord-leadership-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Spiritual Leadership Formation with CHORD Leadership Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christian leadership is more than technique, management, or influence, it is a lifelong spiritual vocation. CHORD Leadership Center\u2019s Cohort in Spiritual Leadership Formation is a two-year journey designed for experienced leaders seeking to deepen their walk with God, grow in spiritual maturity, and lead with greater wisdom, humility, and faithful presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CLC_OpenHouse-1024x575.jpg?resize=1024%2C575&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CLC_OpenHouse.jpg?resize=1024%2C575&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CLC_OpenHouse.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CLC_OpenHouse.jpg?resize=768%2C431&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CLC_OpenHouse.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Open House<\/strong> on <strong>September 29<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join Dave and Beth Pocta for an upcoming Open House to learn more about the vision, experience, and community behind this two-year journey beginning in June 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday, September 29, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:30 AM Eastern (USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chord-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/EP4-e1yyTZm4zDCIkO8hsA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSVP here for the open house<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program 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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications for the inaugural cohort of 25 men and 25 women will be open through December 15, 2026.<\/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 receive an invitation to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This post is sponsored by CHORD Leadership 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