Leadership training designed for the real world of church leadership
A leadership pathway for the realities of church ministry
Church leadership is complex and unique. Most leaders were well trained theologically, but many were never equipped for the organisational, relational, and cultural realities of leading churches today.
The Church Leadership Academy exists to support leaders to grow with clarity, courage, and wisdom in the context they are actually leading.
Our 2026/27 Church Leadership Curriculum
Our curriculum focuses on three essential priorities for all church leaders:
Strengthening Foundations with...
Self-leadership, emotional health, spiritual maturity and resilience
Building Capacity with...
Staff, volunteers, systems and organisational health
Moving Forward with...
Vision, discernment, change and wise decision making
Foundation
Self-leadership, emotional maturity, spiritual depth, sustainability
Spiritual Leadership 101
Discovering and embracing the distinctiveness of spiritual leadership
Empowering Leadership 102
Bringing out the best in yourself and those you lead
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership 103
Growing a leaders emotional intelligence skills to lead people well
Long Haul Leadership 104
Staying healthy and effective in leadership for the long haul
Capacity
Teams, volunteers, systems, organisational health
Leading Volunteers 201
Raising volunteer teams and leaders to fulfil the purpose of the church
Leading Disciple Making 202
Fostering a culture of maturity and discipleship multiplication
Leading Organisationally 203
Where God's mission and great church management meet
Forward
Vision, discernment, change, wise decision-making
Leading Forward 301
Mobilising people with clear vision and plan to get there
Leading Change 302
…without blowing up the church
Leading Wisely 303
Holy Spirit led decision making and innovation in the mission of God
2026 Course Schedule
Interested in just joining a module ad-hoc? Curious what modules we’ll be running throughout the year? Here’s what workshops we’ll be running across Australia — mark it in your calendars now, and click the button below to be notified when registrations go live.
May 20-28th, 2026
July 22-28th, 2026
Mid-September 2026
Mid-November 2026
Base Options & Pricing
We have a set price for anyone who attends our modules. For leaders of denominations, we can create customised and cobranded programs at no extra charge. Our pricing options are available below.
One Full Day In-Person Module
$250 / Module
(save 50% on first module for new clients)
4 Module Bundle Over 12 Months
$900/per participant
(save $100)
Entire Curriculum Over 2-3 Years
$2100/per participant
(save $400)
All prices are exclusive of GST. Terms & Conditions Apply
Impact Package
Increase the Impact with Coaching
Multiple studies have shown that leadership training outcomes are significantly improved when paired with coaching. To maximise the impact for church leaders, we offer:
4 x Church Leadership Academy Modules
4 × 1:1 Coaching / Pastoral Supervision Sessions
1 × 360 Assessment and Debrief
Cost: $2100
save $170
All prices are exclusive of GST. Terms & Conditions Apply
Advance Package
Twelve month leadership & church health program
The Advance Package combines the best elements of what Partners in Ministry has to offer in a twelve month Leadership & Church Health Program.
The investment is $5400 per church for the year — excellent value for what you can then access.
What’s included in the Advance Package:
Impact Package
4 x Church Leadership Academy Modules
4 × 1:1 Coaching / Pastoral Supervision Sessions
1 × 360 Assessment and Debrief
rrp $2100
Church Health
1 x Comprehensive Church Health Review
1 x Half Day Strategy Alignment Workshop
rrp $2400
Team Development
Facilitation of a
Team Development Day or
Team Spiritual Retreat Day
rrp $1500
All prices are exclusive of GST. Terms & Conditions Apply
Our leadership packages offer a clear and considered way to plan your development rather than piecing support together as you go. Each package combines diagnostic insight with targeted development, helping you choose what best fits your role, your team and your church. These packages are designed to be explored in conversation and adapted to your context, so the support you receive is both intentional and appropriate.