Cambridge Leaders Network
Sunday - Saturday, 7-13 July 2024
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:
Text-based Discussions
Targeted Lectures and Discussions
Case Studies
Personal Mentoring by Senior Leaders
Strategy or Project Assessment
Hear and read what participants say about the CLN.
“The CLN was one of my life’s greatest encouragements. Being an agent of change within your own culture is often times a lonely place to be. Meeting and bonding with leaders who chose, by faith, to face a similar (and even greater) scope of challenges, was most refreshing, especially given that we can now use our collective experience and learning to deal with a common set of issues...”
“I have had great expectations before I arrived to CLN, but I have got much more than expected. I have not only gained deeper knowledge of certain leadership skills or understood what the Scripture says about it but, most of all, I have had the opportunity to make new friendships and enjoy blessed discussions with fellow participants and lecturers.”
Who is speaking at the 2024 CLN?
Jen Charteris
Jen Charteris, originally from South Africa, is executive director of Crosslands Training, which provides in-context theological training up to Masters’ level across the UK, Europe and the 10:40 window. Previously she spent over 25 years working in strategic change, organisational consulting, and board and leadership development. She has been read more>>.
Peter Saunders
Peter Saunders Peter Saunders was born in New Zealand and originally trained as a general surgeon before serving with the Africa Inland Mission in Kenya and completing two years of mission training at All Nations Christian College in the UK. From 1992 to 2018 he served full-time with Christian Medical Fellowship, a UK-based organisation with 4,500 UK doctors and 1,000 medical students as members, first as Head of Student Ministries, and from 1999 as Chief Executive. From 2006 to 2018 he also served as read more>>.
Nola Leach
Nola Leach is a co-leader of the European Politics and Society Network and serves as the Chief Executive of CARE (Christian Action Research & Education), one of Europe’s leading Christian charities, which provides resources and helps bring Christian insight and experience to matters of public policy and practical caring initiatives. CARE undertakes a variety of social caring and educational programmes and research and is represented in read more>>.
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. He then moved into read more>>
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, as well as wider issues of culture and Christian worldview. His most recent book A Better Story: God, Sex and Human Flourishing turns a critical eye to the sexual revolution.
Nathan Nymeyer
Nathan Nymeyer is the Director of Programming for the European Leadership Forum. Prior to his work with the Forum, Nathan served in a variety of ministry roles for 16 years, including 11 years in pastoral ministry. Nathan 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 read more>>
Andrew Fellows
Andrew Fellows was appointed pastor of a church in Bradford, West Yorkshire in 1988 and served there for seven years. In 1995 his family moved to the English branch of L’Abri Fellowship, where they lived and worked for 21 years. From 2011 to 2016 Andrew was the chairman of L’Abri International. Now based in Cambridge he serves as read more>>
When and Where is the 2024 CLN?
The 2024 Cambridge Leaders Network is scheduled to take place from Sunday - Saturday, 7- 13 July. Participants are asked to arrive in Cambridge (England) at 13.00 on Sunday, 7 July. Light refreshments will be provided, and guided historical tours of Cambridge will begin at 13.30. Later in the afternoon, the group will depart for Moggerhanger Park, a lovely conference centre and estate, located in Moggerhanger, Bedfordshire, for the programme.
On Saturday, 13 July, participants will return to Cambridge.
How much does it Cost?
Early Registration, 1 February 2024 - €390
Regular Registration, 1 May 2024 - €490
Late Registration, 14 June 2024 - €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 2024.
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:
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.
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).
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:
Fill out the application form
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.