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Spiritual Leadership School exists to develop spiritual leaders by transforming hearts and reforming minds to lead in every sphere of culture.

Our Core Values

LEADERS GO FIRST
We remain healthy by prioritizing daily personal encounters with God, pursuing purity, putting family first, and protecting our sabbath so we can lead others in health.
Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 3:5-8

IT’S NOT OPTIONAL
We love mercy, so we show mercy. Forgiveness is for you, not for them. There is no spiritual growth without forgiveness.
Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:14-15, Colossians 3:13

WE DON’T DO FAKE
We disciple through real relationships. We create an atmosphere for people to be open and honest by leading in vulnerability and transparency.
2 Corinthians 11:27-30, 2 Corinthians 12:9

LEAN INTO AWKWARD
We build the trust, character and relationships of tomorrow by engaging in the tough conversations today.
Matthew 18:15-20, Matthew 5:24

GIVE YOUR ALL
We represent the Lord by doing the best we can with what we have.
Colossians 3:23-24, Daniel 6:3, Exodus 31:1-11

NO STRINGS ATTACHED
We don’t give to get. We give our time, treasure and talents from a heart of love with pure motives.
Acts 20:35, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Romans 13:8

DOWNSHIFT
We choose to slow down and communicate clearly today, so that we can move forward faster tomorrow.
Romans 14:19, James 1:19

OUR HEART, YOUR MIND
We empower those with our heart to lead with their mind. We trade empowerment for teachability and humility.
Exodus 18:13-26, James 4:10, Psalm 25:9

HEAR HEAR
We believe healthy feedback is a 2-way street. We welcome opportunities to hear what is in your heart, and we commit to clarifying what is in ours.
Proverbs 1:5, Proverbs 19:20, James 1:19

PUT IT ON THE BOARD
If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong! We make time to celebrate the little wins that create a big victory.
Romans 15:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Hebrews 10:24-25

GOVERNED BY HONOR
Honor reflects Heaven’s value. Honor protects freedom, creates safe places and reflects a Kingdom identity. Honor is about self-control not control.
1 Samuel 2:30, Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 2:17, Matthew 4:1-11, Isaiah 29:13, Mark 6:1-6, Proverbs 3:9-10

THE THIRD OPTION
We manage Heaven’s resources for the Father’s business. The heart’s cry of a good steward is, “It will never be mine; it will always be Yours!” When given the choice between an ownership or employment mentality, we choose the third option—stewardship.
Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Kings 3:16-28, Psalms 24:1

COME IN
We simply want to be like Jesus—holy, set apart unto God, and fully surrendered to the Refiner’s fire. We know the closer we get to Him, the more we become like Him. Holiness is found in the presence of God. Our heart’s cry is this: “Make me like You, Jesus! Make me holy!”
Romans 6:19, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 12:14, Revelations 4:8, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

IT’S A LIFESTYLE
Gratitude pleases the Lord. No matter what we face – valleys or mountaintops – gratitude is the answer. Gratitude is the heart posture that seeks in all things to be thankful and glorify the Lord, because it brings you and keeps you in the presence and favor of the Lord. Because He first loved us, we will forever be grateful!
Hebrews 12:25-29, Romans 1:21-25, 2 Timothy 3:1-9, Psalm 30:1-12, Psalm 5:11-12, Psalm 28:7, Luke 17:11-19, Colossians 2:6-7, Psalm 100:1-5

Our Unique Characteristics

We are a Presence-driven + Word-based school.

Spiritual leaders are both Presence-driven and grounded in the word of God. We are committed to leading in both spirit and truth. We consistently ask God for His mind and His heart for His school.

Exodus 33:13-18, Psalm 105:4, 1 Samuel 2:35

We develop consecrated reformers.

We embrace developing set-apart, marked, and radical spiritual leaders who are bold and fearless in making the crooked way straight in every sphere of influence: family, religion, education, government, media, arts and entertainment, and business.

John 1:23, Isaiah 45:13

We lead through service.

We believe Jesus is the greatest example of a spiritual leader. He declared that He came to serve and not be served. We desire to have a heart posture like His, of humility and service. We know that true authority is not found in those who lord it over people, but those who are willing to wash the feet of people. We serve in His house and in our community.

Mark 10:42-45, John 13:3-5

We love Israel.

We celebrate and embrace the Jewish culture, the God of Israel. We love what God loves, and recognize Israel as our spiritual family and the foundational inheritance of our faith.
Romans 1:16, Psalm 122:6

Our Standards of Leadership

Daily Encounters

There is only one way to God, and it’s through Jesus — but in Jesus, there are many ways to connect with God. We disciple people by helping them discover how they best connect with God and by teaching them to access the presence of God on a daily basis.
Matthew 6:7-15, Proverbs 8:34, John 15:4, 1 Samuel 3:10

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is not optional. When you stop forgiving, you stop spiritually growing. We are never more like Jesus than when we are forgiving!
Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:14-15, Colossians 3:13

Sabbath

We are committed to honor the Sabbath. We set apart one day a week and keep it holy unto the Lord. The Sabbath was made for us to rest, heal and hear God.
Hebrews 4:9, Exodus 20:8, Isaiah 56:2, Ezekiel 20:12, Mark 3:1-6

Tithe

We honor the Lord with the tithe. With joy, we give to God our first and our best!
Malachi 3:8-10, Matthew 23:23-24

Unity

The favor of God is found in unity. Our desire is to be in perfect unity with the Holy Spirit, which brings us into unity with one another! We understand that unity pleases the Lord.
Psalm 133, Ephesians 4:2-6