We live at a time of profound change, momentous challenge and incredible opportunity. How will we respond? Where do we begin? Leadership matters! We need leaders who serve out of spiritual vibrancy; leaders with integrity; and highly competent leaders equipped with practical skills. To effectively address today s pressing challenges and leverage the opportunities of tomorrow we need servant leaders. Arrow believes that Christian leadership is a profound calling whatever the context, in the church, on the mission field, in non-profits, or in the marketplace. Competent, godly leadership is needed now more than ever. For more than twenty years the Arrow Leadership Program has been used by God to bring personal, intentional and transformational change in the lives of hundreds of leaders, impacting marriages, families, leadership teams, churches, organizations, communities and ultimately, our world. God is calling you to steward your leadership for His purposes!
The Arrow Leadership Program The Arrow Leadership Program has a demonstrated track record of profound renovation in the hearts and lives of Christian leaders. Our goal is Christ-like servant leaders who are led more by Jesus, lead more like Jesus and lead more to Jesus. The Arrow program has two streams - an Emerging and an Executive. Arrow is much more than a conference or a course. It s a personalized journey, in community, over time producing: Greater Self-Awareness Spiritual Renewal Increased Resiliency Healthier Key Relationships Broad Support Network Practical Leadership Skills Greater Leadership Capacity Key Elements: Peer Clusters Intensive Mentoring Key Supporter Participation Dynamic Trainer Practitioners 360 Degree Assessment Personalized Leadership Plan Virtual Learning 3 Residential Experiences Spiritually Vital Safe Setting
Emerging Stream The Emerging Stream is an 18-month transformational experience for ministry leaders (ages 25-40) serving in church or parachurch ministry. Arrow s intentional and personalized approach accelerates growth for ministry leaders who are seeking to significantly deepen and increase their leadership capacity. The Arrow Program is a wholistic approach to leadership development which focuses on the calling, character and compentency of leaders. Calling Character Competency To clearly discern and sharpen God s unique calling for your life and ministry. To cultivate a greater depth of character for healthy long-term leadership. To develop critical competencies for relevant and authentic leadership and evangelism in a new century. The beauty of Arrow is it helps you find your uniqueness what makes you you, why God has chosen you for this ministry for this time and frees you to be yourself. Mark Buchanan, Arrow Graduate, Pastor and Author The Emerging Stream of the Arrow Program is not an academic exercise; it s a hands-on leadership experience.
Emerging Stream Outcomes Calling Discern God s Vision for Your Life Identify Priorities and Establish a Sustainable Pace Re-ignite Your Heart Passion for God and People Grow as a Global Christian Competencies Manage Yourself Skills to Navigate Conflict Be a Change Leader Grow the People Around You Best Practices for Self-Care Confident and Creative Communications Character Be a Follower First Care for Your Soul Increase Self-Awareness Identify and Break Free of Obstacles Guard Your Character Strengthen Key Relationships Go Deep With Mentors Grow a More Compassionate Heart The Emerging Stream targets transformation through: Three six-day residential experiences every six months Dynamic Trainer Practitioners Virtual Learning Webinars Practical Readings and Relevant Assignments Intensive Small Group Interaction Monthly One-to-One Mentoring A Personalized Development Plan
Executive Stream The Executive Stream is an 18-month transformative experience carefully crafted to meet the leadership development needs of executive Christian leaders. This stream focuses on practical, personal and organizational leadership training and seeks to maximize the effectiveness of executive leaders and their organizations. Arrow believes that excellent leaders and organizations change the world. Each class is comprised of a dynamic composite of three key groups of Christian leaders: 1 2 Senior or executive 3 Christian leaders in positions of executive leadership within Christian non-profit organizations. pastors seeking to grow thriving churches. Christian executives and business owners in the marketplace who actively serve in local congregations or ministries. I believe wholeheartedly in what Arrow is doing. What Arrow does matters. What they do is biblical. What they do meets an urgent need. Dr. George Barna Author and Founder, The Barna Group
Executive Stream Outcomes Personal Leadership A Lens for Leadership Focus on Jesus powerful model for servant leadership. Soul Care Establish practical approaches to caring for your own soul through dependent communion with God and co-operation with the Holy Spirit. Target Growth Increase your self-awareness to maximize leadership strengths. Personal Vision Discern, sharpen, cultivate and implement God s unique vision for life and leadership. Self Care Recognize personal stress points and risk factors for burnout and develop a set of personal practices for healthy sustainability. Integrate and Share Your Faith Integrate your faith in all aspects of your life and confidently share the love of Jesus. Deepen Character Deepen personal character and cultivate a culture of trust around you. Managing Self and Others Establish healthy life rhythms to maintain long-term sustainability in life and leadership. Team and Organizational Leadership Organizational Development Organizational learning from the 30,000 foot level to the nuts and bolts of daily organizational leadership. Creating High-Performance Teams Leverage your team capacity to cultivate a high performance culture. Coaching Grow in your coaching skills to harness practical developmental opportunities and address difficult scenarios. Leadership Development Design leadership pipelines to systematically prepare leaders for today and tomorrow. Leading Change Enhance your understanding of the process and dynamics of change in order to better respond to resistance to change.
Program Details Dates and Locations: Please visit our website for the dates and locations of future classes. We utilize a variety of outstanding training facilities in some of the most compelling locations in North America. Common locations for residentials include: Phoenix, Vancouver, Muskoka, and Atlanta. Academic Partnerships & Transfer Credits Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary offers a D.Min. for leaders with M.Div. or equivalent for graduates from both streams of Arrow Acadia Divinity School offers a D.Min for leaders with M.Div. or equivalent for graduates from both streams of Arrow Briercrest Seminary offers a M.A. in Leadership and Management for graduates from both streams of Arrow Wheaton Graduate School offers a M.A. in Evangelism and Leadership for graduates from the Emerging Stream of Arrow Program Fees Executive Stream - $15,000 payable in five installments over two budget years Emerging Stream - $9,000 payable in five installments over two budget years Arrow s competitive fee structure includes: Accommodations and great meals at high-quality facilities 360 Assessment process Multi-layered mentoring Airport transfers Integrated and applicable instructional materials Ongoing support from Arrow staff and trainers. Visit our website: www.arrowleadership.org See a typical day at an Arrow residential View a list of organizations that have partnered with Arrow Leadership Download an application Contact Us 1-877-AN- ARROW enrollment@arrowleadership.org
1.877.262.7769 Personal Intentional Transformational The impact of the Arrow Leadership Program has moved beyond North America to national programs in Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland, Poland, Denmark and Norway.