The SALT Institute, which derives its title from the acronym for “Servant-Approach Leadership Training,” is a two-year, academic program for men and women who have been called to vocational Christian work or burdened for a significant role in church leadership. The program allows these individuals to be taken under the wing of the church staff and equipped in a challenging environment with like-minded peers. In this environment, students explore the type of leadership that Jesus exemplified-one that sharply contrasts leadership in the world by requiring the approach of a servant. This type of leadership is then nurtured as students study how to handle the Scriptures accurately, ministry philosophy, practical church structure, and the New Testament model of discipleship.

The classes are designed with the working layperson in mind and offer in-depth training in a flexible-yet accountable-format. Those interested must apply, as each class is limited to 12 students. Classes typically meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

First Year SALT
Classes meet during the months of September to May. The classes include lecture, class discussion, small group work, guest speakers, and homework. The time commitment involved is approximately six hours per week (two hours in a classroom setting, one hour in small group time, and approximately three more hours in reading & homework assignments). In addition, there are two overnight retreats (in the Fall & Spring).

Specific topics covered during this first year are:

Second Year SALT
First-year SALT is a prerequisite for this class. Again, students meet during the months of September to May. The second year also includes lecture, class discussion, small group work, guest speakers, and homework, and the time commitment remains an approximate six hours per week. Also, there are two overnight retreats (in the Fall & Winter).

Specific topics covered during this Second year are: