Formation and development program for emerging leaders in the Not For Profit sector seeking to be a redemptive influence in their context.
The support you need to increase your capacity for impact
At Seed, we believe that leaders who deeply connect their faith to their vocational context are better equipped to create change where God has placed them. But it can be challenging and isolating to influence faith-inspired change in a secular context.
Through this program you will:
- Grow deep in the way of Jesus.
- Imagine new possibilities for your context.
- Get support and investment from mentors to bring those possibilities to life.
- Join a community of like-minded changemakers from the Not For Profit sector.
Invest in the Professional Development of your team
The Changemaker Community for the Not For Profit sector is a great option for faith-based organisations that are looking to invest in the Professional Development of their emerging leaders. The program provides:
Skills Development
Spiritual Formation
Cross-sector exposure to ideas
Grow their Innovative thinking
Networking & Connection
This investment into your emerging leaders will help drive a forward-thinking, innovative culture in your teams.
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Personal Formation & Leadership Development
We’ll help you grow deep in the way of Jesus, while navigating the particular challenges and opportunities you face as you live it out in your context.
Redemptive Design process for your context
Join with mentors and peers to imagine new possibilities for flourishing in the the Not For Profit sector and design a way to bring them to life.
Coaching & Mentoring
Get support and investment from an amazing group of mentors and coaches – Leaders who have walked the road before you. Check out our Mentors via the button below.
Peer Network
Connect with others who are seeking to faithfully follow Jesus in the Not For Profit sector. Wrestle together, pray together, imagine together.
Applications close Saturday 11th March 2023.
Our Mentors
Jude Barraclough
George Savvides
Toby Hall
Tabitha Matthew
Peter Hawkes
Tara Commerford
Michelle Farrall
Andrew Tyndale
FURTHER DETAILS
STRUCTURE
The program runs for 9 months with the first intake for 2023 commencing in March and finishing in November. The program begins with a full day intensive followed by evening, monthly peer sessions. These core peer sessions are supplemented by other opportunities to engage in one-to-one coaching, mentoring with seasoned leaders, and the annual Seed Summit. The Summit is an opportunity for you to engage with Seed’s vibrant community of changemakers, receive input and inspiration, and create invaluable networks.
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11 Mar, 2023 |
Applications for March intake close |
| 18 Mar, 2023 | Full Day Intensive Online |
| Apr-Nov, 2023 | Monthly Peer Cohort Sessions, Online |
| 12-13 Oct, 2023 |
Seed Summit, Sydney |
CURRICULUM
The focus for the curriculum is to create an environment where you are able to grow alongside both peers and mentors. It is an intentional and relational approach to formation.
There is great content, but the focus is on applying faith to life, helping you navigate the personal and professional challenges you face in your workplace context each day. We’ll help you live out the way of Jesus and consider how you might be part of bringing redemptive change where you are.
The core aspects of the curriculum are:
- Personal & Spiritual Formation
- Leadership Development
- Creating Redemptive Influence
PRICING
Full fee for the 9-month program is $1700.
Fees include:
- All peer sessions and coaching sessions,
- All accommodation and meals for the Seed Summit;
- All training resources and materials;
Any other costs, including flights and/or travel to the Summit, are the participant’s responsibility.
PAYMENT TERMS
Payment of fees is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
Full payment can be made upfront or based on the following payment schedule.
| 1st Payment | $850 | Due by 14 March, 2023 |
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2nd Payment |
$850 | Due by 30 June, 2023 |
Please contact us directly if you have questions or specific requests re payment terms.
APPLICATION & SELECTION
Each cohort is limited to 8 participants. Places will be offered to applicants who fulfil the following criteria:
- A demonstrated desire to grow in both your Christian faith and your capacity as a changemaker.
- A commitment to seeking positive change in your context.
- Demonstrated maturity in your Christian faith.
- Demonstrated leadership capacity.
- Willingness to learn and be challenged by both coaches, mentors and peers.
All applicants may be subject to reference checks.
Applications for our March 2023 intake are currently open. Once places are filled, subsequent applicants will be placed on a waitlist.
If you know others who would benefit from this program please nominate them here. All nominees will be contacted with more information about the program.