Who is this course for?

  • Those who want to take their ministries to the next level

  • Those who want to level-up in their personal leadership abilities

  • Leaders who may feel stuck, burned out, alone or plateaued

  • Up-and-coming leaders that a ministry wants to invest in

  • Experienced leaders who want to be able to mentor others


What's Included?

  • 4-month, cohort-based experience

    to learn with others and build community

  • Bi-weekly live virtual meetings

    to exchange ideas, support, pray, and learn from each other and experts.

  • 30 hours of practical video-based curriculum

    on topics addressing the top needs of ministry leaders (1.5 hours/week)

  • “Anytime” access to mentor/coach

  • Live Q&A’s with content experts

  • In-person/hybrid kickoff weekend

    experience with powerful self-reflection, leadership evaluation, and community bonding.

  • Leadership Certification

    upon completion

Topics Include:

  • Effective leadership

  • Recruiting, managing and retaining staff

  • Mentoring, coaching and developing leaders

  • Emotional intelligence and health

  • Organizational governance and structure

  • Spirit-led strategy and planning

  • Spirituality in leadership

  • Communication and marketing

  • Finances and Fundraising

Costs

*Programs based outside the USA may have alternate pricing.

  • Non-OCI Member Price

    $1,500

    Significant savings over purchasing individual courses. Plus you get a full program experience!

  • OCI Member Price

    $750

    50% discount for both full and associate OCI members

  • Scholarship

    -$500

    Participants who complete all course requirements will receive a $500 scholarship upon completion! Thus the net cost to OCI members in ONLY $250

Upcoming Programs Open for Application!

USA Based (open to all): Aug. 2 – Dec. 18, 2026 (experienced or newer leaders; Kickoff retreat Aug. 2-5, Phoenix, AZ, then virtual)

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Also available: Africa - Zambia (Apr. - Aug., 2026), Africa - Nigeria (Aug. - Dec., 2026)., Central America (en Español, Jun. - Oct., 2026, South America (en Español, Aug. - Dec., 2026)

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