Emerging Leaders Cohort

Go and make disciples!” (Mahew 28:19)
“To be conformed to the image of Christ” (Romans 8:29)
“Entrust to reliable people” (2 Timothy 2:2)

Explore the encouraging stories of leaders, pastors and shepherds who have participated in our programs and cohorts. Their experiences and testimonials highlight the impact and transformation our programs offer. We hope these stories inspire and motivate you

Vision

Christian leaders for the emerging generation

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• To equip emerging ministry leaders to be effective disciples and disciple-makers especially as campus ministers
• Personal spiritual growth as disciples: biblical and doctrinal foundation, personal relationship with God
• Christian leadership: developing Christlike disciple-makers through healthy Christian practices
• Pastoral care: fostering compassion and wisdom to shepherd those in need

TARGET GROUP

Emerging ministry key leaders who are:
• Disciples with a solid Bible study history and the desire to serve Christ’s mission, especially campus ministry
• Post-graduates with shepherding experience
• Recommended by their chapter leader

Principles of Discipleship

• The Cohort emphasizes fundamental aspects of Christian life and discipleship: Triune, relational, and holistic.
• Tribune: To grow and live out the grace of participating in the kingdom of the triune God: God-glorifying, Christ-centered, and Spirit-filled.
• Relational: To develop the relational aspects of Christian life with God, within the church, and in the world.
• Holistic: To develop a person’s whole life and ministry as we perceive the need for a broader understanding of salvation and God’s mission.

Emerging Leaders Cohort Curriculum Overview

• Each ELC program consists of 20 relevant topics.
• Each course requires about 3 hours of work per week, in addition to a 2-hour meeting roughly every other week. Each course lasts 5-8 weeks.
• Sessions are facilitated by about 20 UBF staff/leaders in North America

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• A grade point average of 2.7 or above is required for graduation.
• A graduate ministry project for the ELC program is required.

EXAMPLE CURRICULUM MAP

Each cohort will vary slightly from this example

Year 1

God and His Reign
Essential Christian Doctrines
Holistic Ministerial Personhood
Grace and Faith
Corporate Worship
Word of God (Inductive Bible Study)
Walking by the Spirit
Prayer

Year 2

Gospel-Centered Community
Preaching
Christian Leadership
Marriage and Family
Apologetics
Spiritual Warfare
Counseling

Year 3

Biblical Ethics
Multicultural Ministry
Evangelism
History of Missions
Student Missions

About the Application Process

Each cohort consists of 5-8 members. The program committee makes announcements for recruiting a new team each year. During the application period, applicants for ELC are to submit the online ELC application form, life testimony (3-5 pages), and recommendation letter from their chapter directors. Usually, the application deadline is October 31 each year.

After the student submits the application and supporting documents, the ELC committee reviews the documents and confirms the completion of each applicant’s file. The application process involves an interview with the program committee.

Admitted applicants will receive cohort orientation information, and all applicants will be notified of their admission status by email.

Once the application is open, the committee will post all the necessary details, including the application form. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the committee via phone or email.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

• Annual tuition for full-me students in a ministry $300/year.
• Churches with enrolled full-me students are asked $300/year.
• The chapter of members can help with the costs if needed.