Emerging Leaders Program
Shaping and equipping Australia’s most promising church leaders led more by Jesus, lead more like Jesus and lead more to Jesus.
The Emerging Leaders Program is specifically designed to identify and develop the most promising Christian leaders for 2035 and beyond.
Arrow’s Emerging Leaders Program is for leaders aged 25 – 40, who stand out not only for their potential but as those who lead with conviction, innovation, faith and integrity.
This invitation-only program offers a unique combination of transformative leadership training and Christ-centred formation, shaping and equipping participants to navigate complex challenges with resilience and integrity.
The Emerging Leaders Program exists to shape and strengthen a generation of Christian leaders. It equips leaders with the skills, resilience, and Christ-centred foundation they need to face complex challenges with confidence and to spark real, transformative change in their churches, communities, and beyond.
The Why
Christian leaders face complex challenges in today’s world, from navigating cultural change to leading in demanding workplaces and ministries. Too often, leaders feel stretched thin, uncertain, or isolated as they step into significant responsibility.
The Emerging Leaders Program exists to transform the leadership journey of these women and men by grounding them deeply in Jesus and equipping them for sustainable, long-term impact.
Arrow Leadership does not accept unsolicited applications for the Emerging Leaders Program. If you are interested to know more about our programs, you can express interest by contacting our team at info@arrowleadership.org.au
The Experience
Learn in Community
Arrow isn’t just about content, it’s about people. You’ll journey with a cohort of peers who share your heart to grow as Christ-centred leaders. Together you’ll learn, reflect, and encourage one another, building friendships that will last well beyond the program.
Three In-Person Residential Retreats
Gather with your cohort for three immersive, multi-day retreats in inspiring locations around Australia.
Retreats are a cornerstone of the program, creating space for deep learning, personal reflection, spiritual formation, and life-giving community.
Each retreat combines high-calibre teaching, leadership coaching, worship, and time to rest and reset.
Interactive Online Sessions
Stay connected between residentials through facilitated online sessions.
These sessions reinforce and build on retreat learning, explore key leadership themes, and keep your cohort connected.
They’re designed to be practical, engaging, and achievable in the rhythm of busy leadership life.
Reading Rooms with Global Thought Leaders
Engage with a curated reading program featuring books and articles from the best thinkers in leadership and faith.
Discussions are interactive and often include input from the authors themselves or leading practitioners.
Expect to have your thinking sharpened and your leadership stretched by global perspectives.
Arrow-Trained Leadership Partner
Be paired with an experienced, Arrow-trained Leadership Partner who will walk with you throughout the program.
They’ll provide encouragement, accountability, and a safe space for reflection.
This 1:1 relationship helps you apply learning directly to your own context and calling.
Peer Learning Groups
Meet regularly in a small group with peers from similar ministry or leadership contexts.
These groups foster honest conversations, shared wisdom, and mutual encouragement.
Peer learning is a vital part of Arrow’s DNA, leaders learning from and supporting one another.
Tailored Leadership Development
The program isn’t one-size-fits-all. You’ll explore your unique leadership strengths, challenges, and growth areas.
Coaching, tools, and feedback help shape your journey to suit your context and calling.
You’ll leave better equipped, more resilient, and with clarity about your next steps as a leader.
Spiritual Formation
Throughout the program, you’ll be invited to grow in your spiritual disciplines and deepen your relationship with Jesus.
Evening speakers, guided worship, and times of prayer bring inspiration and fresh perspective.
At the core of it all: learning to be led more by Jesus, lead more like Jesus and lead more to Jesus.
12 Months
3 Residentials
24 Leaders
See Leadership Transformation in:
- Spiritual Disciplines
- Personal Integrity and Character
- Empathy and building meaningful relationships
- Resilience and Adaptability
- Develop personal and organisational vision
- Conflict Resolution and Communication
- Strategic Thinking and Change Management
We will cover:
- Personal Vision
- Soul Care
- Multiplying Ministry
- Community Engagement
- Conflict Resolution and Communication
- Strategy Change Management
- Ministry in the Imminent Frame
- Personal Evangelism
- + more!
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The Investment
2026 Residential Dates
Local Events and Kick-off – February 2026
Residential 1: 23 – 26 March, 2026 (Brisbane, QLD)
Residential 2: 31 August – 3 September, 2026 (Brisbane, QLD)
Residential 3: 30 November – 3 December (Melbourne, VIC)
Scholarships and financial support
At Arrow, we’re committed to making our programs accessible to those who are called to lead. We never want finances to be the reason someone misses out.
- Automatic consideration: All applicants are automatically considered for a scholarship when they apply.
- Named scholarships: In addition to general support, we also offer specific scholarships for Indigenous leaders, Senior Pastors/Ministers, and leaders serving in rural or regional communities. Where relevant, applicants will be matched to these opportunities during the assessment process.
- Assessment criteria: Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of financial need, leadership potential, and alignment with Arrow’s mission to develop Jesus-shaped leaders for the Church and wider society.
- Successful applicants may receive up to a 50% reduction in program fees.
- Program fees cover accommodation, meals, leadership profiling and assessments, and all program content.
FEE-HELP
If you are studying with ACOM or Uniting College, you may also be eligible for FEE-HELP support. If you would like to explore this option further, please contact info@arrowleadership.org.au to be put in touch with the relevant contact at the colleges.
Arrow Leadership does not accept unsolicited applications for the Emerging Leaders Program. If you are interested to know more about our programs, you can express interest by contacting our team at info@arrowleadership.org.au
Arrow has been in an incredibly impacting experience for me, and a catalyst to deeply explore the kind of leader I want to increasingly become in the years ahead.
Arrow has facilitated learning from an amazing array of Christian thought-leaders and practitioners, whose expertise, wisdom and experience has accelerated my growth as a leader and will continue to shape my effectiveness in leadership long into the future.
Through the program I have felt my heart and soul as a leader be enriched, encouraged and enlarged through the inspiring worship, testimony, prayer and cohort community.
Ultimately, Arrow has helped me to find a greater clarity and a greater confidence in my leadership, gifting and calling. As a result, myself, my family and my church are already experiencing the positive impact Arrow has made and will continue to make long after the completion of the program.
Overall, the Arrow investment into my ongoing formation as a leader has felt invaluable, and is an opportunity I would highly recommend to any leader looking to make an impact in the lives of others.
Arrow was an opportunity for me to grow deeper in my understanding of myself, my place within my current context, and the role of faith and Christianity in today’s social climate.
Arrow has shone a light on the aspects of myself requiring investment and has encouraged me to embrace the type of leader I was created to be.
The exceptional input from many well respected members of the Christian community has been formative in the development of my leadership throughout my time with Arrow, and the excellent Bible teaching, worship and investment in prayer has been both encouraging and inspiring.
Arrow is an excellent program for those who are in the early years of leadership development and are looking to grow in their confidence and leadership abilities within a ministry context.
