What is launch pad
A 12-month fully immersive leadership experience designed to launch you into your God-given destiny.
what is included in the Experience
2 Year College Scholarship for Your Associate of Divinity Degree
For those who complete the 12-month LAUNCH Pad Leadership Experience, we offer the opportunity to move into a mentorship role which includes a fully paid scholarship to complete your Associates of Divinity degree through an accredited online Christian college.
John Maxwell Leadership Training
LAUNCH Pad includes personalized leadership training with a certified John Maxwell Team leadership trainer.
Marketplace Business Training
Our Lead Pastor, Andy Elliott, has 20 years of experience in the marketplace as an entrepreneur and business owner of multiple businesses including; a deli, clothing store, real estate team, and multiple furniture store locations. Participants in the LAUNCH Pad Leadership Experience will learn how to turn an idea into a thriving business and use the business to fund ministry while shining a light in the marketplace.
Personalized Gift Development
Each participant will be assigned a personalized gift development track focusing on their specific area of gifting and calling. Personalized tracks include church planting, pastoring, preaching, music and worship, prophetic, evangelistic outreach, social issues, international missions, business, and giving.
Practical Ministry Experience
You will gain first-hand experience in the ministries of the church which best suit your gifts and calling.
Accredited Biblical Teaching
Our program offers accredited Christian college courses with the opportunity to grow deeper in your knowledge of God's Word with credits you apply toward an accredited degree.
LGBTQ Hot Topic Ministry Training
We are partnered with specialized Christian non-profit organizations to bring you in-depth training in ministry to those identifying with alternative sexual lifestyles.
A Spiritual Family and Community of Encouragement
As a participant, you will be part of a spiritual family and community of encouragement who will love you, support you, and encourage you throughout your development process. We have an entire team of people who will be committed to your growth and success from the inside out.
1 on 1 Vision & Destiny Development Mentor
Throughout this leadership experience, you will be partnered with a personal mentor to help you move toward your God-given vision and destiny.
For those who complete the 12-month LAUNCH Pad Leadership Experience, we offer the opportunity to move into a mentorship role which includes a fully paid scholarship to complete your Associates of Divinity degree through an accredited online Christian college.
John Maxwell Leadership Training
LAUNCH Pad includes personalized leadership training with a certified John Maxwell Team leadership trainer.
Marketplace Business Training
Our Lead Pastor, Andy Elliott, has 20 years of experience in the marketplace as an entrepreneur and business owner of multiple businesses including; a deli, clothing store, real estate team, and multiple furniture store locations. Participants in the LAUNCH Pad Leadership Experience will learn how to turn an idea into a thriving business and use the business to fund ministry while shining a light in the marketplace.
Personalized Gift Development
Each participant will be assigned a personalized gift development track focusing on their specific area of gifting and calling. Personalized tracks include church planting, pastoring, preaching, music and worship, prophetic, evangelistic outreach, social issues, international missions, business, and giving.
Practical Ministry Experience
You will gain first-hand experience in the ministries of the church which best suit your gifts and calling.
Accredited Biblical Teaching
Our program offers accredited Christian college courses with the opportunity to grow deeper in your knowledge of God's Word with credits you apply toward an accredited degree.
LGBTQ Hot Topic Ministry Training
We are partnered with specialized Christian non-profit organizations to bring you in-depth training in ministry to those identifying with alternative sexual lifestyles.
A Spiritual Family and Community of Encouragement
As a participant, you will be part of a spiritual family and community of encouragement who will love you, support you, and encourage you throughout your development process. We have an entire team of people who will be committed to your growth and success from the inside out.
1 on 1 Vision & Destiny Development Mentor
Throughout this leadership experience, you will be partnered with a personal mentor to help you move toward your God-given vision and destiny.
Are You a Good Candidate
Do you have a passion for Jesus?
Do you dream of using your gifts and abilities to help people who need Jesus?
We're looking for people like you, people who want to make a difference, right here, in Austin, Texas.
There is no experience, Bible college, or previous training necessary.
If you have a true love for Jesus, if you have passion and love for the people around you in Austin, Texas, and if you are willing to learn - you are a great candidate for the LAUNCH Pad Leadership Experience.
Do you dream of using your gifts and abilities to help people who need Jesus?
We're looking for people like you, people who want to make a difference, right here, in Austin, Texas.
There is no experience, Bible college, or previous training necessary.
If you have a true love for Jesus, if you have passion and love for the people around you in Austin, Texas, and if you are willing to learn - you are a great candidate for the LAUNCH Pad Leadership Experience.
What are the time requirements
LAUNCH Pad Leadership Experience is a 12-month program from September 5th, 2018 through August 31st, 2019.
The program requires twenty hour per week of mutual investment.
You will be investing yourself to grow toward your destiny and our team will be
equally committed to investing our lives helping you get there.
We limit this program to twenty hours a week in order to leave time for each participant to hold a part-time job and enjoy the many recreational activities in the beautiful city of Austin, TX.
The program requires twenty hour per week of mutual investment.
You will be investing yourself to grow toward your destiny and our team will be
equally committed to investing our lives helping you get there.
- 10 Hours a Week In Online Christian College Courses
- 6 Hours a Week In Practical Ministry Experience
- 4 Hour a Week In Live Mentor Based Leadership Development Training
We limit this program to twenty hours a week in order to leave time for each participant to hold a part-time job and enjoy the many recreational activities in the beautiful city of Austin, TX.
What is the financial investment
Your financial investment options to take part in our fully immersive leadership development experience are:
With Housing
$600 a month includes room in a host home, training, accredited college courses, and first-hand ministry experience.
Without Housing
$200 a month includes training, accredited college courses, and first-hand ministry experience.
*Partial scholarships may be available on a case by case basis.
With Housing
$600 a month includes room in a host home, training, accredited college courses, and first-hand ministry experience.
Without Housing
$200 a month includes training, accredited college courses, and first-hand ministry experience.
*Partial scholarships may be available on a case by case basis.
Where is this located
LAUNCH Pad takes place in the Austin, Texas area. Austin is one of the fastest growing cities in America and is known for its thriving music, arts, and business culture. The Austin, Texas area is also renowned for its many outdoor activities including boating, paddle boarding, biking, running, swimming. The rapid growth of the population in Austin, Texas has produced many needs and opportunities to shine the light of Jesus through love and service.
Will there be breaks to see my family
Absolutely. We place a high value on family time and offer four total weeks of open flex time throughout the year which may be used to visit friends or family.
what if I'm not qualified or have a bad past
Admittance into our program is not based on your past mistakes or qualifications. We are looking for people with a sincere desire to grow in their walk with Jesus and pursue the destiny God has for them. Passion and Pursuit are the key qualifiers.
1 Corinthians 1:25-29
This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength. Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthyg when God called you. Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God.
1 Corinthians 1:25-29
This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength. Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthyg when God called you. Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God.
Are you passionate about Developing Christian leaders?
If you are passionate about seeing Christian leaders developed we invite you to help sponsor a student. There is no minimum amount of support required to become a sponsor. Anyone, including you, can be a sponsor and partner with us to develop Christian leaders. Simply click the sponsor button below and choose "sponsor a student" from the drop-down menu.