ABNWT YOUNG LEADERS ACCELERATOR

This one-year facilitated development pathway is designed to prepare high-potential, high-capacity young pastors and church leaders for long-term, effective ministry leadership.

 
 

CONTEXT

For years, we’ve heard about the leadership gap in our fellowship and beyond. The older generation is retiring, and the younger generation of leaders are feeling the weight of this gap.

There is an opportunity to invest in the young leaders in our network—to ensure they are continually forming their character and competence in their pursuit of God’s call on their lives.

 

THE BIG IDEA

This program is developing young leaders to strengthen the church in the PAOC ABNWT and Canada. We are investing in a select group of young pastors and leaders who have a clear calling to lead our fellowship toward the next century.

The ideal candidate is 20-30 years old and has completed a couple of years of ministry.

In the fall of 2024, we will be opening our third iteration of the Accelerator with 10-15 young pastors and leaders. They will take part in a one-year, formational journey designed to develop their:

  1. Spiritual Formation

  2. Strong Sense of Identity in Christ

  3. Formational Relationships

  4. Influential Leadership

  5. Ministry Competence

 

HOW IT WORKS

In this program, young leaders will be propelled forward in their passion for God and his call on their lives. They will increase their resilience capacity and competencies that will accelerate their ministry development, optimize your team dynamics, and provide lift to your church family.

Throughout the next year, these leaders will:

  1. Participate in Monthly Cohort Meetings (virtual and in-person)

  2. Receive regular one-on-one and group coaching calls with mentors

  3. Take in three intensive retreats at various locations

  4. Develop a personalized formation pathway to guide their next months and years of effective ministry

  5. Gain a supportive network of other young ABNWT pastors and leaders

 

MENTORS & COACHES

Below is a sample of the ministry guests we’ve featured over the past couple of years. These are the kinds of people who are investing in our cohort.

VAN JOHNSON
Dean
Master’s Pentecostal Seminary

SHAILA VISSER
National Director
Alpha Canada

JASON BALLARD
Pastor
The Way Church, Vancouver

 

AMBER PRICE
Lead Pastor
Movement Church, ON

JEFF PRICE
Lead Pastor
Movement Church, ON

KAITLYN CEY
Pastor & Educator
Inspire our Nation

 

CODY MATCHETT
Scholar | Pastor | Writer
Calgary, AB

PATTI MILLER
Lead Pastor
Evangel Pentecostal Church, QC

ROBIN WALLAR
Lead Pastor
LIFT Church, ON

 

GARY TAITINGER
District Superintendent
ABNWT PAOC

SUSAN WENDEL
Dean of Seminary
New Testament Horizon College & Seminary

EMMA NARAYANAN
Lead Pastor
Avant Life, BC

 
 

FACILITATORS

KEVIN JANZEN
Next Gen Coach
ABNWT District of PAOC

HUNTER GILLIS
Seton Campus Pastor
FA Church Calgary

PAUL FRASER
Director
PAOC Multiply Network

 
 

RETREATS

Included in the admission fee are three in-person retreats. Logistics and cost for travel to and from the retreats are the responsibility of the individual’s supporting organization.

Sep 24-26, 2023
Sunnyside Retreat Centre
Sylvan Lake, AB

Feb 3-5, 2024
King’s Fold Retreat Centre
Cochrane, AB

Jun 3-6, 2024
TBA
Toronto, ON

 
 

WHAT oTHERS ARE SAYING

“I recommend the Accelerator to pastors who desire to learn because the program immerses you in an environment that fosters healthy habits foundational for anyone who wants to pastor sustainably in this secular age.”

— AFOPE SANYADE
Youth Pastor, BP Church

“You get to learn from a wide variety of faithful and gifted leaders alongside friends who are on the same journey.”

— DEVAN GREEN
Youth Pastor, Hope City Church

“Developing your leadership—when it comes to character, skills, and gifts—within community is pivotal. That’s exactly what the Accelerator gives you. There’s a depth of conversation, accountability, and encouragement to grow together that I haven’t found since College.”

— AMY LANG
Program & Ministry Coordinator, Vanguard College

 

FAQs

  • The fee is $1200 per person, which includes three retreats, coaching, materials, and other resources throughout the program. (An additional $1300 of program expenses have been subsidized by generous donors and the ABNWT Resource Centre, giving high value to this opportunity.) Scholarship applications may be available by request.

  • The fee includes three retreats and accommodations, coaching, materials, and other resources throughout the program. Participants will be responsible for the cost of travel to the retreats and some meals.

  • The monthly meetings in 2024-2025 will be on these dates:

    o Oct 24 – Online Session
    o Nov 4-7 – Retreat (Mon-Thu)
    o Dec 12 – Online Session
    o Jan 16 – Online Session
    o Jan 30 – Online Session
    o Feb 8-10 – Retreat (Sat-Mon)
    o Feb 10-13 – Ministers Gathering (registration and accommodation costs not included in Accelerator fee, however this is a required event)
    o Feb 27 – Online Session
    o Feb 29 – Online Session
    o Mar 13 – Online Session
    o Apr 3 – Online Session
    o Apr 24 – Online Session
    o May 5-8 – Retreat (Mon-Thu)

  • Yes, scholarships are available. Please contact kevin@abnwt.com for more information.

  • The ideal candidate is an ABNWT pastor, leader, or global worker in their 20s or early 30s. They have completed a couple of years of ministry but are not yet a lead pastor.

 

HOW TO APPLY

To start the application process, please begin by completing an Interest Form.

After that we’ll send you the application form and set up a time for one of our team to interview you. We plan to have our participants list finalized by mid-August.

For any inquiries on the program, please reach out to kevin@abnwt.com.

 
 

Let’s Stay In
Touch.

Sign up here to receive our news and updates.