Program

The Arrow Australia Leadership Program takes place over a two-year period and consists of three main components

1. Five-day Conferences
Over the course of the program participants will travel to Melbourne for three week-long interactive conferences led by some of Australia’s most capable Christian, business and civic leaders. The dates for Arrow 9 (2010/2011) are as follows:
  • First Conference, 21-25 June 2010
  • Second Conference, 7-11 March 2011
  • Third Conference, 12-16 September 2011

Induction Days - At the beginning of the program participants are required to attend a one-day induction in their nearest mainland state capital city. This day is led by the Program Director, Julian Dunham and the dates for Arrow 9 (2010/2011) are as follows:

  • Victoria/Tasmania, 8 February 2010
  • New South Wales/The Australian Capital Territory, 10 February 2010
  • Queensland/The Northern Territory, 12 February 2010
  • South Australia, 15 February 2010
2. Guided Reading Program & Projects
Participants are asked to read a range of leadership and evangelism literature and complete a number of personal development projects. On average these require not more than two to three hours per week to complete.
3. Mentoring and Guided Reflection
Each month for 16 months, participants will meet with a trained mentor, selected in consultation with the Program Director, to discuss progress on a leadership development plan.

Accreditation - A partnership between Arrow Leadership Australia and the Australian College of Ministries (ACOM) allows Arrow participants to complete a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master of Arts (Christian Leadership) as part of their involvement in the Arrow program. If accreditation interests you, please download the Arrow ACOM Brochure

Arrow's Unique Advantages

  • It's national
  • It's interdenominational
  • It's for a select group of emerging leaders
  • It provides critical assessment of Australian culture and evangelism in that context
  • It allows participants to interact with outstanding Christian, business and civic leaders and creative thinkers
  • It builds a unique peer-network for each participant with gifted leaders from other churches‚ para-church groups and denominations.

Selection of Participants - The Arrow program is aimed at young leaders‚ both men and women, in full time ministry and who: -

  • Are generally between the ages of 25 and 35 at the time of applying for Arrow
  • Are committed to the fulfillment of the great commission (Matthew 28:18-20)
  • Have demonstrated leadership capacity
  • Desire to become more like Christ
  • Want to increase their effectiveness by developing their skills and competencies
  • Sense a God-given vision they wish to sharpen and pursue with their whole heart
  • Are willing to be challenged in their growth both by mentors and peers
  • Reflect diverse denominational and para-church groups within Australia

Names are recommended to the Program Director by our State Coordinators and applications are available online.

Costs - The total fee of $3150 is paid in 6 quarterly payments of $525 and covers:

  • All conferences, accommodation, meals and tuition
  • All program materials (excluding books purchased for the Guided Reading Program)
  • The Arrow Journal and Guided Reading Program
  • One-on-one mentoring with an Arrow-trained mentor
  • Leadership assessment tools and follow-up consultation
  • Contact and liaison time with the Arrow staff

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