The mission of the Emmanuel Institutes is to advance the understanding, practice, and development of spiritual leadership for the benefit of mission endeavors, new churches, and ministers of the Gospel in all settings. The three Institutes are extensions of the high quality academic programs of Emmanuel. The Institutes, established in 2005, are devoted to church leadership effectiveness, as well as equipping and supporting ministry leaders around the globe.


2011-12 Seminar Schedule | click here for a full listing.

- September 15, 2011 – The Preacher as Vision-Caster (Glen Schneiders – Lexington, KY)

- October 6, 2011 – LifePlan: Understanding God’s Purpose for Your Life (Marcus Bigelow – Sacramento, CA)

- November 3, 2011 – Balancing the Multiple Roles of the Preacher (Bob Shannon – Valle Crucis, NC )

- January 26, 2012 – Finding the Best Ministry Resources on the Web (Doug Foltz – Tuscola, IL)

- March 22, 2012 – Ministry Leadership and Personality (Paul Williams – Longmont, CO)

- April 19, 2012 – CANCELLED

Contact the Emmanuel Institutes at (423) 722-1085, institutes@ecs.edu or the director, John Wasem at (423) 722-1086.