Cambridge Leaders Network

Sunday - Saturday, 6-12 July 2025

Why is the Cambridge Leaders Network important?

One of the most significant needs of the worldwide evangelical church is the development of its next generation of leaders. And yet, across much of the world, there is a glaring scarcity of resources and information for gifted leaders. As a result, they struggle to develop their capabilities and serve God's people effectively. If emerging leaders are to grow to spiritual maturity in Christ and fully use their gifts, they must have access to the mentoring and leadership development resources that will help them completely realise their potential. The Cambridge Leaders Network attempts to provide this.

 

What is the CLN?

The Cambridge Leaders Network (CLN) is a week-long, invitation-only seminar for key emerging leaders and two webinars (Exact date and time for webinars TBD) for key emerging leaders. The seminar occurs each July near Cambridge in England and is intended to mentor emerging, influential leaders, helping them face challenges such as::

  • Maintaining an intimate relationship with the Lord when responsibilities are growing

  • Loving biblically and leading others to spiritual maturity

  • Developing leadership skills, i.e. planning strategically, communicating a vision, managing time, determining objectives, recruiting and mentoring staff, and managing finances and resources

  • Critically evaluating popular leadership thinking from a biblical worldview

The CLN programme consists of:

  1. Text-based Discussions

  2. Targeted Lectures and Discussions

  3. Case Studies

  4. Personal Mentoring by Senior Leaders

  5. Strategy or Project Assessment

WHO IS SPEAKING AT THE 2025 CLN?

John Lennox - Guest Speaker

John Lennox is Professor of Mathematics (emeritus) at Oxford University and Fellow in Mathematics and Philosophy of Science at Green Templeton College, Oxford. He is also an Associate Fellow of the Said Business School, Oxford University, and teaches for the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme. Professor is particularly interested in the interface of science, philosophy, and theology. The author of many books. He has debated a number of prominent atheists, including Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Peter Singer. (www.johnlennox.org).

Kevin Appleton

Kevin Appleton served for over 25 years as CEO or MD in international companies such as Travis Perkins, FedEx and DHL, works now as a board advisor for a number of companies, and is the current Chairman of Christianity Explored Ministries and Edward Connor Solicitors (a Christian law firm). He serves as an elder/deacon in his Baptist Church in the UK and talks on leadership to church audiences, as well as mentoring leaders.

Nola Leach

Nola Leach is a co-leader of the European Politics and Society Network and served as the Chief Executive of CARE. Nola leads campaigns on topics such as human trafficking, pornography, and the value of human life from its beginning to natural end. She has a passion for developing Christian leaders and heads up CARE’s unique Leadership Programme.

John Stevens

John Stevens is the National Director of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches, a family of over 500 Bible-centred churches in the UK, a position that he has held since 2010. He was instrumental in starting the Midlands Gospel Partnership, was the course Director of the Midlands Ministry Training Course and is a visiting lecturer at Oak Hill Theological College. John is also one of the pastors of Christchurch Market Harborough, a church he helped to plant when he took up his current role.

Andrew Fellows

Andrew Fellows was appointed pastor of a church in Bradford, West Yorkshire in 1988 where he served for seven years. In 1995 his family moved to the English branch of L’Abri Fellowship. From 2011 to 2016 Andrew was the chairman of L’Abri International. Now based in Cambridge, Andrew is the pastor of a newly formed church alongside his work of speaking and writing.

Nathan Nymeyer

Nathan Nymeyer formerly served as the Vice President of Programming and Theology for the Forum of Christian Leaders, partner with the European Leadership Forum. Prior to his work with the Forum, Nathan worked in the local church as a pastor. He studied music and biblical Greek at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois, and went on to graduate from Moody Theological Seminary with an M.Div. in pastoral studies. He earned a Th.M. from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, where he has served as an adjunct instructor for online Bible and theology courses.

Emanuel Tundrea

Emanuel Tundrea completed his PhD in software engineering at the Polytechnic University of Timisoara, Romania, in conjunction with the University of Nice, France. Then he earned his MA in Pastoral Theology in Oradea. In 2001, he joined the staff at the Emanuel University of Oradea, where he is now serving as an Associate Professor. He is also a Fulbright Visiting Scholar Alumni since 2021, the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Ethics in Entrepreneurship and Technology and is leading the Romanian Christian Academic Network. Both his involvement in academics and in the church aim to evangelise and mature disciples for Christ.

Glynn Harrison

Glynn Harrison was formerly Professor and Head of Department of Psychiatry, at a university in the UK, where he was also a practicing consultant psychiatrist. Now, as an author and speaker, he is interested in issues at the interface between biblically-based faith and psychology, neuroscience, and psychiatry.

Peter Saunders

Peter Saunders trained as a general surgeon and completed two years of mission training at All Nations Christian College in the UK. He served with the Christian Medical Fellowship and as Campaign Director of the Care Not Killing Alliance. Since January 2019, he has been CEO of the ICMDA, bringing together national associations of doctors and dentists in over 80 countries worldwide.

Peter J. Williams

Peter J. Williams is the Principal and CEO of Tyndale House, Cambridge. He was educated at Cambridge University, where he received his MA, MPhil, and PhD in the study of ancient languages related to the Bible. Member of the Translation Oversight Committee of the English Standard Version of the Bible. He assisted Dr. Dirk Jongkind in Tyndale House’s production of a major edition of the Greek New Testament (2017).

Steve Giere

Steve Giere retired in 2019 after 45 years engaged in finance and investment management with experience as a corporate manager and as a business owner. His corporate career was mostly with the Northern Trust Corporation in Chicago serving in various management roles including CEO of a Northern Trust subsidiary bank. Steve is a member of The Moody Church in Chicago where he teaches, mentors, and serves as an elder.

When and Where is the 2025 CLN?

The 2025 Cambridge Leaders Network is scheduled to take place from Sunday - Saturday, 6- 12 July. Participants are asked to arrive in Yarnton Manor, outside Oxford (England) at 14.00 on Sunday, 6 July. Later in the afternoon, the group will depart for Yarnton Manor, a lovely conference center and estate located in Yarnton, UK for the program.

How much does it Cost?

  • Early Registration, 1 February 2025 - €390

  • Regular Registration, 1 May 2025 - €490

  • Late Registration, 14 June 2025 - €590

  • Scholarship Rate* - €150

*A limited number of partial bursaries/scholarships are available to those who need them.

Payment is due one month after acceptance into the programme. No refunds are available under any circumstances.

Please click here to see if you need a visa to enter the United Kingdom. Please note that if you need a visa to attend, we need to receive your application no later than 15 March 2025.

Commitments

The Cambridge Leaders Network seeks to provide building blocks for effective, biblical leadership. To this end, we require participants to do each of the following before arriving in Cambridge:

  1. Read a selection of pre-assigned materials. We will provide a list of readings, along with electronic copies of all articles/chapters. Participants may also be provided with one or two books.

  2. Submit a 300–500 word case study that describes a problem you are currently facing in your leadership role (which a mentor will discuss with you at the CLN).

  3. Submit a 300–500 word description of a strategy or project in your organisation (which a mentor will discuss with you at the CLN).

 How do I Apply?

If you are interested in participating in this year's Cambridge Leaders Network, please:

  1. Fill out the application form

  2. Ask a pastor or spiritual mentor who knows you well to submit a reference for you.

If you have any questions, please contact us at initiatives@euroleadership.org.