Leadership Development
Becoming the kind of leader God can use.
At First Castroville, leadership development is the lifelong work of becoming more like Christ while learning to serve, guide, and develop others. It is for volunteer leaders, group leaders, deacons, staff, residents, interns, and anyone taking a faithful next step in leadership.
Our Approach
Character before competency.
Leadership begins with discipleship. Skills matter, but healthy leadership grows from Christlike character, dependable service, biblical wisdom, and a willingness to help others flourish.
Grow in Character
Practice the spiritual habits and Christlike qualities that sustain faithful leadership.
Develop Leadership Skills
Build practical skills for leading teams, facilitating groups, communicating clearly, and caring for people.
Develop Other Leaders
Learn to invite, equip, coach, and release others into meaningful service and leadership.
Leadership Resources
Explore studies, selected tools, and training curated for leaders across First Castroville.
Distinct Formation Experiences
Residency and Internship
Leadership Development serves every kind of leader. Residency and Internship are distinct programs that include leadership development while providing their own formation, supervision, and ministry experience.
Residency
A focused ministry formation experience for emerging ministry leaders.
Internship
Short-term and annual opportunities to learn ministry through guided service.