emerging
leaders lab
Forming vibrant, faithful pastors for decades of ministry.
Apply to our 2024/2025 Lab.
FOR THE PASTOR WHO…
wants to pastor their whole life with integrity and end their time in ministry still in love with Jesus.
longs to be not just a good leader, but a deep disciple of Jesus; a good friend, spouse, parent, and colleague.
might feel called to lead a church one day but doesn’t know what to focus on in their development.
sometimes finds pastoring lonely and has found it difficult to build friendships with other pastors.
WHY THE
emerging leaders lab?
Picture a pastor for a moment. This pastor has a sincere, growing relationship with Jesus. Their life is deeply enmeshed in community, where they are known and accountable. And this community spans across denominational and geographical lines. They know who they are and who they are not. Their personal vision and values are clear. They lead with a robust and hopeful ecclesiology. They are teachable, humble and eager to grow in an ongoing way by the Spirit. They are able to securely and effectively lead in the context of a team. They have a vision for Kingdom impact that takes more than their church and reaches far beyond it. They are well versed in the competencies necessary to lead a church effectively in this moment. They have set themselves on a trajectory for decades and decades of faithful church ministry…
You will not accidentally become a pastor like this. That is why we started the Emerging Leaders Lab.
ccln learning communities
Smaller spaces for pastors to grow and be known
what is the emerging leaders lab?
The Emerging Leaders Lab is a 12 month pastoral formation community that allows women and men to go beyond conferences and content dumps, into:
Abiding in Christ: An invitation to participate in the inner life and love of the Trinity
Calling: A divine invitation to the life of vocational ministry as expressed through your God-given wiring and gifting
Community: A willingness to cultivate deep, vulnerable friendships that fuels love and good deeds
Character: A strong moral fiber that embodies the character of Christ and refuses to bend to the prevailing culture
Craft: The willingness and resolve to strengthen ministry skills over time
Contending: Living with a sense of dependency on the Holy Spirit to bring renewal to a people and a place
Context: Cultivating an understanding and love for your unique place and people
Catechesis: A growing understanding of how to educate and form congregants to become disciples
Pastors grow over a lifetime. The Emerging Leaders Lab is designed to be one part of your journey of development and to set you on a trajectory of ongoing growth as a disciple and pastor.
Meet John.
John is the pastor of Lighthouse Church in Grand Manan, New Brunswick and was a part of our Church Leaders Incubator, a CCLN Learning Community for lead pastors. This is his story of how CCLN came alongside him and his family.
who is it for?
Pastors in the Emerging Leaders Lab:
Have at least 5 years of experience leading in the church (on staff)
Are typically between the ages of 25-35 years old
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Applications for this year's intake closed on March 15, however, if you are still interested, please email us at contact@ccln.ca to discuss further.
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Semester #1: $1000
Launch Retreat (Vancouver), Orientation Call, 6 Cohort Sessions, 5 Online Gatherings, Two 1:1 Mentorship Meetings
Semester #2: $1000
Wrap Up Retreat (Vancouver), 5 Cohorts Sessions, 5 Online Gatherings, Two 1:1 Mentorship Meetings
Total Cost: *$2000Payment can be made up front or through multiple instalments. (ie. $500 per quarter)
*This reflects a subsidized rate thanks to the generosity of partners, donors, and churches who believe in pastors and support our work.
Commitment: To participate in no less than 75% of the program, and to honour the investment of other participants by committing to the Emerging Leaders Lab covenant (introduced during the interview process).
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Semester #1:
May 2 - Orientation Gathering (Online)
May 14-16 - Launch Retreat (Vancouver)
May 23 - Cohort Session
June 13 - Online Gathering
June 27 - Cohort Session
July 11 - Online Gathering
July 25 - Cohort Session
Break for August
September 12 - Online Gathering
September 26 - Cohort Session
October 10 - Online Gathering
October 24 - Cohort Session
November 7 - Online Gathering
November 21 - Cohort Session
Semester #2:
December 5 - Online Gathering
December 19 - Cohort Session
Christmas Break
January 9 - Online Gathering
January 23 - Cohort Session
February 6 - Online Gathering
February 20 - Cohort Session
March 6 - Online Gathering
March 20 - Cohort Session
April 10 - Final Online Gathering
April 24 - Final Cohort Session
May TBD - Wrap Up Retreat (Vancouver)
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We don’t want money to stop you from joining. Email us at contact@ccln.ca to find out more about our bursary options for those needing financial assistance.
key components
Cohort Sessions
Regular touch points with 5-6 other pastors who are in a similar stage of ministry. Each cohort will be facilitated by a seasoned pastor for the duration of the program.
Online Gatherings
Regular two hour sessions anchored in one of the pastoral formation areas, with exercises, discussions and collaboration to help you contextualize key themes in your world.
In-Person Retreats
Three day, in-person gatherings to delve deeper into personal inner-work, community, and refreshment.
Mentorship
Experienced pastors will facilitate each cohort and connect with you 1:1 over four different touch points throughout the Lab.
We have space for 35 pastors in our 2024/2025 Intake.
let’s talk
Still need to see if this is the right fit for you? We would love to connect. Fill out the form or email Sidney at sidney@ccln.ca.
