SANCTUS PATHS TO LEADERSHIP

Sanctus Paths to Leadership (SPTL) is designed to identify and develop emerging kingdom focused leaders; including bi-vocational marketplace pastors who desire to lead and pastor while remaining in their current career, those who share the same desire but sense a pull toward full-time vocational ministry, and those who wish to serve the community of Christ in a variety of other ways. Based upon the ministry philosophy and values of First Assembly Church, SPTL will prepare participants by not only focusing on character and leadership development but also by allowing them to discover the path of ministry that God has called them to.  

The SPTL learning environment will combine elements of participatory classroom activities and discussions, interactive dialogue, formal lecture, assigned reading and written assignments. In addition, segments of the required curriculum may be delivered via video teachings and occasional online discussions. SPTL participants will learn character and leadership development principles, and receive theological instruction, from a blend of pastors, teachers, visiting communicators, and market place missionaries, who will bring a broad range of insight into the power of servant-focused leadership. 

Guest Teachers Include: 

Jason Upton       Brad Jersak      Steve Osmond     Nolan Clark 

    Sara Curdie       Keith Waara        Mark Griffin       Cliff Newbury 

Download SPTL Application 

Download SPTL Course Description 

If you have any questions about Sanctus Paths to Leadership, or about your application, click here to connect with Ariel Wood, School Administrator.

When asked to comment on their experience in the program, recent Sanctus students have said...

"I have been passionate about church planting for a long time….what can the church look like, what should the church look like. Instead I have started asking what does 'the called out ones' look like….so the church then becomes about people, and not just about building an organization... you’re building people."- Jamie

"So many churches only focus on some of the many things that we learned in class….I see that and I think 'Why is the church not seeing that?' And I think 'How can I be that person of influence?'….I want to be that person of influence!" - Ryan 

"I have been blessed just with the whole process. I took a lot away from different speakers that came... just the way they see the kingdom, the way they see the gospel of Jesus Christ." - Eddie 

"I’ve had a lot of teaching in my life, and a lot of it has fallen into the category of very intellectual… but this has been very applicable so that when game day comes you will have this. There are a lot of feelings that I have had about church and ministry that were sort of half formed and this has helped me finish those thoughts.” - Stephen 

"Being able to better define what makes me tick and why I tick, being able to understand those things was very cool ….I’m a little surprised at where I’m at at the end of this process." - Shannon 

"The semester was very purifying theologically. Very refreshing to not have all the clutter of politics and the hoops. It’s just simple faith based in who Jesus is." - Jaimee 

For Sanctus Paths To Leadership Students - Winter/Spring 2012 Semester 

Class Times and Locations

Classes will commence on Tuesday January 31, 2012, at First Assembly Church. Our first of five focus weekends will be on Friday February 3, 2012, at First Assembly Church. Dates, times, and locations for all classes, including focus weekends, are listed below.

Focus Weekends

Tuesday Classes

Every Tuesday night beginning Tuesday January 31, 2012, and up to and including Tuesday May 22, 2012. Class time is from 7:00pm – 9:30pm and all classes are held at First Assembly Church [Main Campus] in the chapel.   Each class will start with a variety of activities including peer sharing and ministry, class devotional time, and personal reflections. A variety of guest speakers will be joining and will begin sharing with us at 7:45 each Tuesday night for about an hour. Students will be invited and encouraged to ask questions of our guests during the presentations and/or at the end of the class.   

If you require copies of weekly handouts, the reading list, class schedules, or other classroom documents, click here to connect with Ariel Wood, school administrator.

Weekly Committment

Every Tuesday Evening 7:00pm - 9:30pm (2.5 hours)

Approx. every 4th Friday evening and Saturday (8 hours)

Personal study, assignments, reading (4 hours a week)

FAQ's

Q. Does all the money need to be paid up front?

A. We would like you to pay your application fee upfront. However, for the remainder of the tuition we are flexible with repayment options. 

Q. What are the time requirements to attend SPTL?

A. Every Tuesday from 7:00pm - 9:30pm (2.5 hours), approx. every 4th Friday Evening and Saturday (8 hours), personal study, assignments, reading (4 hours a week)