Institute concludes in São Paulo, Brazil

OC’s fourth 2008 Institute for Excellence in Christian Leadership Development was held April 7-11 in São Paulo, Brazil. The event was hosted by OC partner Word of Life Seminary (WOL). 25 leaders of strategic training programs in the region attended the Institute, representing Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Portugal and Uruguay.

During the five-day Institute themed “Leadership Matters,” participants focused on topics designed to equip them to more effectively lead their schools. All presentations and materials were available in Portuguese and Spanish.

"The themes are always very good and well thought through," shares Russell L. Penney, ThD, Rector and President, Seminario Teológico Hebrón, Bolivia. "It was apparent that the presentations were well researched, and most of the information can be applied to our situation and context almost immediately…There is nothing like getting to know other brothers and sisters in Christ who are sharing the same struggles, challenges and victories in life and ministry.” 

The next Institute for Excellence will take place May 5-9 at Central American Theological Seminary (CATS) in Guatemala City, Guatemala.