2026-2027 UK Application Form
Who Hosts School of Leadership?
School of Leadership is hosted in the UK by Gateway Church, Leeds on behalf of ChristCentral Churches Worldwide (part of Newfrontiers) Registered Charity No. 1151447.  

Attendance
The 2026-2027 course will be available as both in-person in Leeds and remotely online via Zoom. School of Leadership is held two days per month on a Thursday and Friday between September and June. 
 
Location
St Marks Church, St Marks Road, Leeds, LS2 9AF.

Find Out More
A copy of the 2026 brochure showing COURSE DATES, the SYLLABUS OVERVIEW and the FEES is available to view on our website: christcentralchurches.org/school-of-leadership

If you have any problems completing this form please email: sol.uk@christcentralchurches.org

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1. Personal details
Surname: *
Forename: *
Your age range at start of course: *
Male or female:
Address (excluding postcode): *
Post Code *
Mobile number: *
2. OCCUPATION
Current Occupation: *
Are you in employment by your church? *
3. EDUCATION   
Please select from the list below:
Highest educational qualification: *
Where did you obtain your highest educational qualification? *
4. CHURCH LIFE
Name of Church you belong to: *
City/Town *
How long have you been a member? *
Name of Lead Elder: *
Email address of Lead Elder: *
Please state briefly your current church responsibilities: *
5. PREVIOUS TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
Please give details of any ministry training or experience which has developed your skills: *
(if none type 'none')
Name of church or organisation this was done with:
What (if any) systematic biblical and theological studies have you undertaken? *
(if none, type 'none')
6. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
TESTIMONY *
Please write down a brief summary of your testimony below in less than 250 words. If you would prefer to email it to us please email sol.uk@christcentralchurches.org
7. HEALTH, ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORT
Are you generally in good health? *
If you answered no and your condition could affect your attendance or participation on the course we would appreciate more details, but these are not compulsory:
How will you access School of Leadership?
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Would you like to stay with church hosts if space is available? *
There will be a limited amount of overnight accommodation available with hosts from Gateway Church, Leeds. This will be at a further cost of £350 per year. Once those spaces are allocated, applicants will need to make their own accommodation arrangements.  We can give you further information on places to stay.  
Do you have allergies or need a special diet? *
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If you have answered yes to the above, please give details:
How will you travel to Leeds? *
Parking is very limited at St Marks Church where we hold the training modules.  We ask trainees to use public transport or car share wherever possible.  It may be necessary sometimes for you to park on nearby roads a short walk away from the building.
8. FINANCE
The fees for School of Leadership are £995 per year and are due in full the September you start the course and again when you start your second year.  We would prefer them in full each September to simplify our administration, but are willing to invoice in three termly payments if that is helpful to you.  You can indicate your preference below.
Who is covering your course fees? *
If you have answered "Shared" to the above, please give details:
Paying the yearly Course Fees *
Please select your preferred option below:
Provide email address for invoice: *
Invoices will be emailed.  Please tell us the email address where the invoice is to be sent to:
Please note that once you have started the course, the full amount for the academic year is payable even if you drop out part way through the year - except for exceptional circumstances at our discretion.
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Please check the box to indicate you understand the terms
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9. REFERENCE
Your application will not be processed until we have received a reference from one of your elders and confirming their support of you doing the course.
Name of Elder we are to contact for your reference
(Please say if we should use the Lead Elder's information given above) *
Email address for Elder named above
(See above note)

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10. MENTORING
We like every person doing School of Leadership to have a mentor to meet with after each module to discuss what has been learned.  We will send your mentor a topic summary each month with some helpful set questions to assist this discussion.

Please discuss with your Elder(s) the most suitable person to fulfill this role for you. It is best if this person is someone you can learn from, and can be someone in leadership from another church, i.e.  if you are in a church plant.
Name of Mentor *
Email address of Mentor: *
11. FURTHER STUDY AND CERTIFICATE
There is the option to engage in further study in partnership with St Hild College by completing 6 modules to achieve a 'Certificate in Theology and Ministry' (more details here). The TEI-accredited award is only £375 per year. Please email sol.uk@christcentralchurches.org for more information and an application form. 
Do you intend on enrolling on the 'Certificate in Theology and Ministry'?
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12. TUITION BASE and FURTHER INFORMATION
The School of Leadership is hosted by Gateway Church, Leeds on behalf of ChristCentral Churches Worldwide (part of Newfrontiers) Registered Charity No. 1151447

The tuition base address is:- St Marks Church, St Marks Road, Leeds, LS2 9AF.
FURTHER QUESTIONS
If you have any further questions then please type them into the box below, or email ESTHER DAVY: sol.uk@christcentralchurches.org
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