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Distinctive Leadership Development Programme

Dates1

24 September 2026 – 25 March 2027

Thursday evenings, online, 18:30–21:30, with breaks for Christmas and half term. In-person residentials will take place on 2–3 October 2026 and 19–20 March 2027, in South Buckinghamshire.

Location

Online with two in-person residentials in South Buckinghamshire.

A dynamic six-month training course for young adults, accredited by the Institute of Leadership. Designed to fit alongside busy working life. Weekly sessions are held online with two in-person retreats.

The course teaches a dynamic mix of concepts and skills that are essential to effective leadership, with a significant focus on character. Our modules are informed by five Cs: Calling, Character, Charismata, Chemistry, and Competence. The training offers a unique fusion of leadership, psychology, and theology.

Our in-house and guest speakers represent a range of sectors and impart their extensive leadership knowledge, experience, and expertise through weekly teaching sessions.

You’ll discover how to:

  • Grow and multiply leaders
  • Explore the theology of leadership
  • Exercise soft skills and communication
  • Facilitate shared learning experiences
  • Establish cultural transformation
  • Define purpose and calling
  • Explore the psychology of a leader’s personality and character
  • Improve spiritual, relational, and emotional intelligence
  • Lead teams well
  • Define vision and values

Course cost

The cost for all sessions and retreats across six months is £995 per person (£895 for those working in the charity or non-profit sector).

Financial support

Please email [email protected] to discuss bursary options or for support with requesting funding from your organisation.

What former attendees said:

‘Without doubt this course has been the most gripping, challenging, and enjoyable leadership training I’ve done. It has had a bigger impact on how I lead myself and others than I expected. The course has shifted my view of what it is to be an exceptional leader and given me a renewed hunger to go after that.’

— Ben, management consultant

‘I absolutely loved the course. It provides a deep-dive into so many key elements of leadership. I specifically loved the character sessions and feel I have grown huge amounts in awareness of how God made me and how I can lead from that place!’

— Jemimah, music artist

‘This course has provided a framework for significant growth in my personal and working life. It has given me a vocabulary and the confidence to deal effectively with challenging situations, a space for me to understand myself, steward my gifts, and a community of people many of whom will be friends for life.’

— Tim, lawyer

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