CLI Residents are paid, full-time (40 hours) employees of Central Christian Church. Medical & dental insurance is offered, as well as vacation and sick time. Time will be split between learning from pastors, business and world-class leaders, and working in a ministry at Central.
CLI Weekly Gatherings (35%)
Residents will meet together in the morning before working in their ministry areas. Time will be spent hearing from pastors/leaders on leadership and personal development, book reading discussion, community and prayer.
Hands On Ministry Experience (65%)
Residents will be assigned a full-time staff position at Central Christian Church within a ministry that fits his/her gifting and passion.
Weekends
Friday is a day of rest.
Saturday/Sunday residents will work inside their ministry areas for assigned church services.
Global Peacemaking Trip
We believe that a leader’s view of the world has an enormous impact on his/her local leadership. Central Christian Church has a heart for peacemaking and ministering to the Muslim community both locally and globally. We will spend the early Spring focused on Peacemaking and then experience a 2-week excursion to North East Africa/Israel-Palestine. Trip locations vary by CLI year.
Block One: Orientation
- How to Succeed as a CLI Resident
- Leadership 101
- Central Policies & Culture
- CLI Expectations & Syllabus
- DISC Assessment Workshop
- Meet Central Staff
- Dinner with CLI Staff Families & Team
- Ministry Welcome Parties
Block Two: Leadership Essentials
This block focuses on a foundation of leadership training. Examples of classes are:
- Attend the Global Leadership Summit
- CLI Retreat in Happy Jack, AZ
- Leadership Lessons from Cal Jernigan (Lead Pastor)
- A New Paradigm in Leading
- Principles in Personal Finance
- The Impact of Emotional Health on Spiritual Health
- A Theology of Leadership
- Vision and Leadership
- Influencing Culture
- Communicating a Clear Message
Block Three: Practical Ministry
This block focuses on practical training in real-world ministry situations and circumstances. Examples of classes are:
- Leading Volunteers (volunteers)
- Ministry & Mental Health
- Mentoring
- Leading with No Emotion Left
- Serving the Broken-hearted
- Prison Ministry
- Homeless Ministry
- A Theology of Minsitry
- Bivocational Ministry
- Not Getting Caught Up in the Subculture
- Emotional Intelligence
- Women in Leadership
- Creating Spiritual Rhythms
- Event Planning in Ministry
- Budgeting in Ministry
- Opening a Campus
- Optimizing the Guest Experience
- Church Safety
- Church Creation Experience
Block Four: Kingdom Leadership
This block focuses on God’s heart for the nations, peacemaking and global missions. Examples of classes are:
- Disciple-making Movements
- Mosque Visit
- Ministry to Refugees
- Training for Global Trip to Northeast Africa/the Middle East
- Peacemaking and the LGBTQ Community
- Peacemaking and Racism
- Amplify Peace
- Creating Interfaith Dialogue
- Evangelism
- A Theology of Peacemaking
Block Five: Higher Level Leadership
This block focuses on leading with emotional intelligence, learning from leaders’ mistakes and success. Examples of classes are:
- 10 Things About Ministry That College Didn’t Teach You
- Work-Life Health
- 11 Things The Future Holds for the Church
- Discipleship: A Journey Toward Christ
- Field Trip to a Thriving Business with Kingdom Values
- Change & Ambiguity in Ministry
- Integrity Coaching
- The Art of Asking Great Questions
Block Six: Preparing to Launch
This block focuses on preparing you for your next job in ministry. Examples of classes are:
- Resume Distinction
- On Camera Experience
- Leaving a Legacy
- Successful Interviewing
- Networking Skills
- Job search time
- Beginning a New Leadership Role
- Navigating Change
- Staying True to Your Calling
- How to Transition Well
Conclusion & Summer Camps
- Graduation Ceremony
- Completion Dinner
- Exit Interviews
- Year End Paper
- Summer Camps
- Move Outs
Additional Experiences:
Retreats & Conferences
Leadership Projects
Process Papers/Evaluations for CLI Classes
Teaching Opportunities
Meeting Monthly with a Personal Mentor
Field Trips & Excursions
Made a Difference events (serving the community)
Leadership, Ministry & Personal Growth Book Reading