What You'll Learn
Explore how your unique gifts intersect with the life of the church.
The Ministry Leadership Cohort, an initiative of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, is a two-year program open to incoming Calvin students from any major who show potential for all kinds of leadership in the local church.
Program values
- Build Community based on our common identity in Christ.
Hear from a member of the cohort about how community flourishes in the cohort - Practice Leadership in the unique way God has called you.
Read reflections from professors across campus about how their discipline complements the Ministry Leadership Cohort! - Love the Church as the body of Christ, made up of fallen people who are being transformed by Jesus Christ.
Hear from students about their experience loving the church while at Calvin
Learn more about Cohorts at Calvin
Who qualifies
- Students from all majors who are admitted to Calvin University by December 15, 2024.
- Students planning to enter Calvin University in fall 2025.
- Know a high school student who would be a good fit for this program? Submit your nomination »
Next Steps
Applications for students starting at Calvin in Fall 2025 are open!
Apply to the Ministry Leadership Cohort »
If you are starting Calvin after 2025, please send us your information (see form below) and we'll invite you to apply when the application is open to you. Email cohorts@calvin.edu with questions.
