Built on the successful Van Lunen Center Fellows program for heads of Christian schools, the Ascending Leaders Program is designed to equip aspiring leaders with executive management education in preparation for new leadership roles, particularly for those beginning the head of school role within the next 1–5 years of their career.
The program is designed and directed by Christian school leaders who have management experience, expertise, and a longstanding association with the Center’s Fellows program. Ascending Leaders will learn from currently practicing heads of school, in both program sessions and in-school settings. Each participant of the Ascending Leaders will be paired with a graduate of the Van Lunen Fellows program for a one-on-one mentoring experience.
Topics during the three in-person sessions will include knowledge and skill preparation in the following main areas of Christian school leadership:
- Mission and vision
- Spiritual leadership
- Budgeting and financial management
- Principals of leadership
- Board governance
Additional topics essential to preparing leaders to step into their first head of school role will be incorporated into the program as well.
2024-2025 Ascending Leaders Program Dates and Locations
- Session I: Prince Conference Center, Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI. Sunday, July 14 – Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Session II: Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ. Tuesday, February 4 - Friday, February 7, 2025
- Session III: Prince Conference Center, Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI. Wednesday, July 16 – Saturday, July 19, 2025
ELIGIBILITY
You are able to apply if you are currently serving in a Christian school and will likely be serving as a head of school in the next 1-5 years. Your current head of school will need to sign a form indicating they support your participation in the program. To learn more about cost and additional details, contact us at info@vanlunencenter.org.
Ascending Leaders 2023-2024
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