Leadership Institute

Equipping Disciples for Their Work of Ministry

We believe every follower of Jesus has a role to play in the world. The Leadership Institute is a nine-month cohort learning experience which combines classes, spiritual formation and practical application to equip people in finding, developing, and sustaining God’s unique calling on their life.

Tracks

Two different tracks offer the flexibility to grow in your calling within the church or in your workplace.

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Ministry

Equipping for ministry within the church. The focus is on biblical studies, theological awareness, and practical ministry for leaders in the church and professional ministry.

Faith @ Work

Intentionally integrating faith in Christ with our daily work by understanding God’s view of work and developing practices to live out in the workplace. 

Components

Classes

Six five-week classes are held during the academic year, focusing on biblical and theological depth for each track.

 

Formation

A spiritual formation small group and a monthly mentor meeting will help you find and sustain God’s calling for you.

Practice

Spiritual practices and application assignments give you the opportunity to integrate your learning into daily life.

Program Schedule

The Leadership Institute requires a high commitment. We ask participants to prioritize attendance for the sake of class continuity and group dynamics.

All classes are held in-person at PBC on Tuesdays between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Remote options are only available in case of illness or travel.

Faith@Work Track

  • Tue, 6:30p – 7:00p   Cohort check-in
  • Tue, 7:00p – 9:00p   Class

Ministry Track

  • Tue, 7:00a – 7:30a   Cohort check-in
  • Tue, 7:30a – 9:30a   Class

Joint Retreats

(4pm Fri – 3pm Sat)
  • Sep 8-9, 2023   Opening Retreat
  • May 17-18, 2024   Closing Retreat

Mini-Retreats (9a – 1p)

    • Sat, Nov 4, 2023
    • Sat, Mar 2, 2024

Next Steps…

If you are interested in the Leadership Institute, you can fill out an interest form to talk with one of us and explore whether the program is right for you. 

Applications for the 2024-2025 cohort (Sept-May) will open in April 2024.

 

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PBC has a long legacy of equipping believers for God’s call in their lives.

We call this the Ministry of the Saints, which means that each individual contributes to the body of Christ.

PBC has been training people to do this since the 1970’s!

 

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Paul Taylor

Paul Taylor

Teaching Pastor, Elder

Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.

Ephesians 4:11-12

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