Leadership Institute
Equipping Disciples for Their Work of Ministry
We believe every follower of Jesus has a role to play in the church and in the world. The Leadership Institute is a nine-month cohort experience that combines biblical and theological training, spiritual formation, and practical ministry application to help you discover, develop, and sustain God’s unique calling on your life.
Focused on equipping people for ministry in the life of the church and beyond, the Leadership Institute is designed for those who want to grow as disciples of Jesus and be better prepared to disciple, teach, and care for others.
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Leadership Institute Cohort.
 Leadership Institute Interest Lunch
Our next interest lunch is on August 16, 2026 at 12:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Join us for this opportunity to hear more about the upcoming program.
Components
Classes
Six 5-week classes equip you with the biblical and theological foundations for discipleship and ministry.
Formation
A spiritual formation cohort 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.
2026-27 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.
Cost: $375 includes retreats and class materials (Scholarships can be provided if needed)
Please note that we will only be offering our ministry track this year. We will not be offering our Faith @ Work track for the 2026-27 Program.
Program Dates
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: May 25, 2027
Weekly Schedule
- Tue, 7:00a – 9:00a  Class
- Tue, 9:00a – 9:30a Spiritual Formation Cohort
Retreats
- Opening Retreat: September 12, 2026
- Closing Retreat: May 22, 2027
Next Steps…
If you are interested in the Leadership Institute, you can attend our upcoming interest lunch, fill out the interest form, or apply now.
Applications for the 2026-2027 program close on August 24, 2026.
Leadership
Dan Westman
Pastor of Spiritual Formation
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.
