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Emerging Leaders Northwest Arkansas
Equipping young adults for a lifetime of discipleship.
Times
Mid-August through Early May
Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 5:45 – 7:45 a.m.
1 Thursday/mo, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location
The Rausch Coleman Building
4058 N College Ave. Ste. 300
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Hear What Other Emerging Leaders Are Saying
The program
Emerging Leaders is a 9-month program that equips young adults for a lifetime of discipleship. Come to Fayetteville and equip yourself in Bible & disciple-making, advance in your career by gaining valuable work experience during the program, and enjoy the adventure of following Jesus and making disciples alongside other young leaders.
Our graduates are making disciples all over the world in business, ministry, education, health care, families, missions, and more...
Downline has shown me what discipleship is, the eternal purpose of discipleship, and allowed me to catch a vision of how God can use my gifts, my effort, and His grace to invest in the lives of others
Isaac HAnnon, Downline NWA EL Class of 2023
I have never been a part of a Christian program full of people so intensely passionate about growing in knowledge of God as Downline students are. It is astounding how students in the class come from all different age groups, churches, and career paths and yet still share a deep commitment to their faith.
Kirstin McGeary, Downline NWA EL Class of 2024
As someone who came to Christ in college, I had no idea what the next step was approaching graduation. I was only taught how to follow Jesus as a student. I loved Downline because it gave me discipleship resources, Bible knowledge, and an amazing community to do life with post-grad!
Ashley Sloan, Downline NWA EL CLASS OF 2024
Equip yourself for a lifetime of discipleship.
Program Overview
Over the course of nine months, you will:
Gather with local Christ-followers for weekly bible & discipleship teaching from some of the best local and national Bible teachers and pastors in the country.
Study approximately 70% of Scripture - starting in Genesis 1 and end in Revelation 22.
Grow in a close-knit community with other Christian young adults.
Receive biblical training on real-world topics such as leadership, missions, marriage, faith & work, the Church, technology, and more.
Learn how to live out your faith and make discipleship a lifestyle as an adult in your workplace, community, church, ministry, and home.
Cost & Commitment
The total cost of the Emerging Leaders Northwest Arkansas program is $1,500.
Downline will work with students to find the most feasible payment plan. We never want the cost to hinder people from receiving this high-level training.
Schedule
Mid-August through Early May
Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesdays, 5:45am – 7:45am
1 Thursday/mo, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Emerging Leaders Northwest Arkansas Staff
Ben Shuffield
Director, Emerging Leaders
Frequently asked Questions
Who should apply for the Emerging Leaders program?
Leaders in their 20s who are wholly devoted to Jesus and passionate about making disciples should apply for the Emerging Leaders program. Qualifications:
Completion or near completion of an undergraduate degree, or equivalent experience.
A passion for making disciples.
Proven character and integrity.
Proven leadership qualities.
Agreement with Downline's Statement of Faith.
Can I work as an Emerging Leader?
Yes. Our desire is that you would be able to receive this transformative discipleship training while gaining valuable work experience and pursing career goals. Most of our Emerging Leaders will work full-time while going through the program.
What does the application process look like?
First, you would complete the online application found here. Then we would schedule an in-person interview (or Zoom if necessary).
Can Emerging Leaders receive seminary credit?
Yes. We offer seminary credit to Dallas Theological Seminary, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. For more information on seminary credit click here.