THE LEADER’S JOURNEY is a targeted, Biblical leadership development process for all staff, resulting in maturing servant leaders who are better able to accomplish the mission of FCA:  "to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church." The long-term outcome is Transformation and Multiplication.


Staff must commit to attend (to the best of their ability) all 4 in person sessions + all 3 Zoom sessions.


In Person Sessions:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 | Lead Self

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | Lead Others

Thursday, January 15, 2026 | Lead Teams

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | Recap/ Next Steps


Zoom Sessions: 

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Thursday, February 5, 2026

*All Calls are 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST unless otherwise agreed upon by the group


Location: TBD (sites will vary based on guest speaker availability - goal is to have a different location each session)

 

Basic Schedule for In-Person Sessions:

  • 10-10:30am: Welcome/ Overview
  • 10:30am-12pm: PowerPoint/ Discussion of Leader’s Journey
  • 12-12:30pm: Lunch
  • 12:30-1:30pm: Guest Speaker/ Value Content
  • 1:30-3pm: Team Activity or Special Content
  • 3-5pm: Assessment/ Ministry Plan Practical Steps


Lunch & workbook are provided

*Must be full-time staff and have supervisor approval.

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More about The Leader's Journey Content:


Session 1:  Lead Self

The Leaders Journey begins with mastering the skill for self-leadership. Those who lead-self well will understand the H.E.A.R.T. of leadership.

  • Hunger for Wisdom
  • Expect the Best
  • Accept Responsibility
  • Respond with Courage
  • Think Others First


Session 2:  Lead Others

The Leaders Journey continues with mastering the skill of leading others. Those who lead others well apply the S.E.R.V.E. model and the five fundamental skills as a part of that.

  • See the Future
  • Engage and Develop Others
  • Reinvent Continuously
  • Value Results and Relationships
  • Embody the Values


Session 3:  Lead Teams

The Leaders Journey challenges leaders to bet on teams and structure their work for results. They take time to learn the Four Essentials of leading teams.

  • Talent
  • Skills
  • Community
  • Results