{"id":31491,"date":"2026-10-08T18:22:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T16:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/?p=31491"},"modified":"2026-10-08T18:23:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T16:23:12","slug":"apply-for-leadership-development-opportunity-with-chord-leadership-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/apply-for-leadership-development-opportunity-with-chord-leadership-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for Leadership Development Opportunity with CHORD Leadership Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At CHORD, we believe leadership formation is a lifelong journey. As we launch this program, we\u2019re excited to begin a new chapter of continued leadership development. Together, we\u2019re creating space for leaders to deepen their formation and lead from a place of wisdom, maturity, humility and faithful presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite seasoned spiritual leaders to prayerfully consider joining this two-year journey. Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/chord.org\/chord-leadership-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chord.org\/chord-leadership-center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join an Open House<\/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, October 13th at 1:30 PM Eastern\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chord-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/KTRRJZptThGOhCAaSNl9Rg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/chord-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/KTRRJZptThGOhCAaSNl9Rg<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday, November 5th at 8:00 PM Eastern\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chord-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/joncSyyTTxCxbRuGjwtTaQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/chord-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/joncSyyTTxCxbRuGjwtTaQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chord-leadership-center-cohort-1024x605.jpg?resize=1024%2C605&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chord-leadership-center-cohort.jpg?resize=1024%2C605&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chord-leadership-center-cohort.jpg?resize=300%2C177&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chord-leadership-center-cohort.jpg?resize=768%2C454&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chord-leadership-center-cohort.jpg?resize=1536%2C907&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chord-leadership-center-cohort.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\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=\"noreferrer 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=\"noreferrer 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 Center.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We invite seasoned spiritual leaders to prayerfully consider joining this two-year 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