Our Method

Our method deliberately combines academic exposure, experiential training, reflection and prayer to deliver exceptional leadership development. We know that leaders cannot be formed simply through lectures, so we have built a combination of classes and experiences to allow priests to learn new skills and practice them in a realistic environment before applying them in the real world.

We begin by addressing the topic of leadership holistically on day 1 and facilitate a rigorous health and leadership self-assessment to identify strengths and areas for growth. On day 2, we dive deeply into a prerequisite for leading others well - leading yourself first. We build on this foundation on day 3, where we teach military planning, delegation and execution principles.

On day 4, we execute our Pastor Stress Test - a realistic training scenario about a struggling parish where priests get to the chance to practice these leadership skills in a fast-moving environment with volunteers acting as their staff and role players acting as the key characters in the scenario.

On day 5, we focus on the way ahead and prepare priests to return to their role with new skills and an action plan to lead courageously.