The Call
Are you ready to dive deep into your calling, grow in Christlike character, and sharpen your leadership in ministry? The New Beginnings Leadership Institute is more than a program—it’s a transformative journey that will ignite your passion, clarify your calling, and prepare you for a lifetime of Kingdom impact. Whether you're exploring ministry as an intern or stepping into vocational leadership as a resident, this experience will stretch you, empower you, and launch you into the leader God is calling you to be.
Our Vision
The New Beginnings Leadership Institute exists to equip and launch the next generation of ministry leaders by:
- Clarifying personal calling
- Cultivating essential ministry skills
- Developing Christlike character
- Providing immersive, hands-on experience
- Offering intentional mentorship and focused leadership training
Interns and residents won’t just learn about leadership — you will get to live it, breathe it, and grow alongside some of the most trusted and experienced voices in ministry.

Core Leadership Focus Areas
Our Leadership Institute is built around 4 Key Growth Areas essential for a healthy and sustainable life in ministry:
- Personal Calling: Discover who God has created and called you to be. Clarify your purpose, passions, and place in the body of Christ.
- Philosophy of Ministry: Learn the “why” behind ministry. Develop your theological foundation, leadership convictions, and philosophy for long-term effectiveness.
- Personal Development: Grow in integrity, humility, and emotional/spiritual maturity. Learn to lead yourself before leading others.
- Essential Skills: Cultivate practical, hands-on ministry abilities—from communication and team leadership to pastoral care and strategic planning.
What You’ll Experience
Bi-Weekly Mentorship & Goal Setting: Meet one-on-one with experienced ministry leaders to process your growth, receive feedback, and set intentional goals.
Bi-Weekly Essential Skill Trainings: Interactive sessions that sharpen your practical skills—preaching, planning, leading teams, conflict resolution, and more.
Monthly Leadership Workshops: Dive deep into topics such as theology of calling, leading through failure, team dynamics, and philosophy of ministry. These sessions will stretch and challenge you to grow at every level.
Hands-On Ministry Experience: You’ll serve, lead, and learn in real ministry environments—from student ministry and worship to outreach and pastoral care. You’ll be doing the work of ministry side by side with seasoned staff every single week.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
- Interns: You're exploring whether full-time ministry is your calling or not. You're looking for clarity, growth, and real-world experience to help form your determination.
- Residents: You're committed to ministry as a future full-time vocation. You're ready for the next level of responsibility, training, and leadership opportunity.
your next step
If you’re interested in joining the Leadership Institute as an intern or resident for our 2026-2027 year:
1. Fill out the interest form
2. Schedule an interview with our team
3. Pray and prepare for the journey ahead!

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 2025-2026
Residents & Interns

Lane Burks
Resident

Camille Freeman
Intern

Maddie Lozano
Intern

Jojo Guerra
Resident

Gregory Gaza
Intern

Abbey Mauldin
Intern

Carson Berry
Intern

JT Gilstrap
Intern

Brooke McNatt
Intern

Eduardo Contreras
Intern

Makenna Kaunitz
Intern

Cutter Montgomery
Intern
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE TEAM
Do you have questions about the Leadership Institute at New Beginnings? Contact our Leadership Institute team - we're here to help!
