Strategic Leadership Community

You have a calling to lead. We’ll help you find the confidence. 

Get the skills and support you need to gain clarity – and grow the Kingdom. 

Up your leadership quotient.

Learn the philosophy and framework of strategic leadership.

Join a like-minded community.

Grow with other pastors and leaders through in-person workshops and digital coaching.

Unleash for effective ministry.

Build a lasting culture of involved and intentional leadership in your church or organization.

Lead with intention – not intuition.

You’ve got a vision for your ministry, but you may not know exactly how to get from where you are to where you’re going. By learning the principles of STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP, you’ll have the tools you need to bring your entire team to the table and set a clear course for your ministry’s future.

Meet Kevin and Josh.

Leaders who’ve been there, training leaders who last.

Dr. Kevin Peck

Lead Pastor, The Austin Stone

Kevin Peck is the Lead Pastor of The Austin Stone Community Church in Austin, TX.

He works to bring strategic leadership, strong teams, and a passion for developing leaders to the local church. He serves as an adjunct professor, investing in Masters and Doctoral leadership students, and coaches dozens of senior leaders every year through Strategic Leadership Communities with Lifeway Leadership.

He completed his doctoral work in Executive Leadership at Southern Seminary and he co-wrote “Designed to Lead: The Church and Leadership Development”.

He is married to Leslie and together they have 3 beautiful girls – Ellie, Halle, and Ivey.

Dr. Josh Patterson

Lead Pastor, The Village Church

Josh Patterson serves as a Lead Pastor at The Village Church in Flower Mound, TX.

He is passionate about discovering, developing, and deploying the potential in leaders for the sake of the Kingdom. He works toward this end at The Village Church through coaching and leading in Strategic Leadership Communities with Lifeway Leadership, and investing in seminary doctoral students.

Josh received his Doctorate in Executive Leadership from Southern Seminary and is also a co-author of the book “Creature of the Word” along with Matt Chandler and Eric Geiger.

Josh and his wife, Natalie, are the proud parents of Lily, Luke, Liv, and Lucy.

2023 Dates + Pricing

SLC Spring Cohort

  • In-person Cohort with 2 Gatherings
  • Hosted by Kevin Peck and Josh Patterson
  • Strategic Tools and Development

Dates: February 15 – May 5

  • Gathering 1 is in Austin, TX on Feb. 15-17, 2023
  • Gathering 2 is in Dallas, TX on May 3-5, 2023

Cost: $3,000 (Individual) or $5,000 (Team of 3)

In SLC Cohorts, you’ll get in-person and on-site time at The Austin Stone and The Village Church, along with additional online meetings. You’ll have space to navigate challenges, be immersed in strategic development and best practices, and get a one-year membership to MinistryGrid.

SLC Fall Cohort

  • In-person Cohort with 2 Gatherings
  • Hosted by Kevin Peck and Josh Patterson
  • Strategic Tools and Development

Dates: August 23 – December 8

  • Gathering 1 is in Austin, TX on Aug. 23-25, 2023
  • Gathering 2 is in Dallas, TX on Dec. 6-8, 2023

Cost: $3,000 (Individual) or $5,000 (Team of 3)

In SLC Cohorts, you’ll get in-person and on-site time at The Austin Stone and The Village Church, along with additional online meetings. You’ll have space to navigate challenges, be immersed in strategic development and best practices, and get a one-year membership to MinistryGrid.

Need a customizable option?

We offer SLC Custom – a customizable experience for you and your team. Whether it’s for a retreat, seminar, or strategy meetings, we’re here for you!

What other leaders are saying

Testimonials

Most Pastors are well-equipped to preach but woefully under-equipped to lead with strategic vision. This cohort has been one of the best investments I’ve made to grow as a leader.
Mark Vance

Lead Pastor, Cornerstone Church

I have been challenged to expand the way I strategically think, process information, and approach challenges. My participation in SLC has been a defining moment in my leadership development.
Beth Bowman

Executive Director, Journey Church

Kevin and Josh are incredibly gifted at helping you accurately diagnose the health of your ministry and they equip you with the tools to chart a path towards greater effectiveness in your leadership.
Afshin Ziafat

Lead Pastor, Providence Church

Sign up for an SLC Cohort and you’ll get help to become the leader you want to be.

We can’t wait to meet you.

If you want to continue the conversation and get the training you’re looking for, apply today!