Cultural Leadership Academy
The Cultural Leadership International Academy is the most comprehensive training program offered by the Ezra Institute.
The Cultural Leadership International Academy (formerly known as H. Evan Runner Academy), is for attendees 19+ years of age with an interest in fields such as politics, medicine, law, education, theology, philosophy, business, science and technology and the various arts.
Learn to understand culture, apply your faith, and gain in-depth insight into a distinctly Biblical world-and-life-view capable of vindicating the Christian philosophy of life in every sphere at the this unique and transformative program for emerging Christian leaders.
NEW FOR 2024! COLLEGE CREDIT AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Ezra Institute has partnered with Bryan College in Dayton, TN to offer 1-3 course credit hours for delegates who successfully complete the Cultural Leadership Academy. Additionally, there will be a $6,000 annual scholarship rewarded to any attendee who successfully completes the program and attends Bryan College.
Follow the link to apply for the Cultural Leadership Academy and to register with Bryan College.
"The most fundamental and urgent battle of our time is a struggle for the religious direction of human society in its totality. The battle of our time is to determine which spirit is to possess our hearts and give direction to our civilization." - H. Evan Runner
PROGRAM DETAILS
The early bird rate is $1,495 until January 31, 2024. The rate there after will be $1,595.
The Academy is arranged to provide a solid intellectual foundation, as well as a coherent, real-world application of a scriptural worldview and Christian cultural philosophy.
The first half of the program provides a thorough introduction to Christian philosophy and cultural theology. The second half of the program surveys our Christian cultural legacy and the role believers should play in the defense and advancement of the scriptural perspective.
Delegates will live, eat, pray, and study together throughout the program. Each day consists of morning prayer and worship, lectures, group discussion, communal meals, free time and leisure activities and space for quiet reading and reflection.
Faculty members possess a reputation for Christian faithfulness and intellectual excellence, as well as experience in the work of cultural transformation. They are apologists, philosophers, theologians, physicians, educators, business leaders, pastors, authors, artists, and lawyers.
Testimonials
"The two weeks I spent at the Academy permanently re-formed my approach to "life on earth" - the motivation for my God-given purpose and calling has been profoundly transformed."
Aviviere Telang
"What I learned at the Runner Academy was that ALL living--whether it's weeding the garden, putting out the garbage, playing tennis, or enjoying dinner--can and ought to be done to the honour and glory of God, and for the increase of His Kingdom on earth and in heaven."
Gerrit Van Dorland
"The ministry of the Ezra Institute helped ground my understanding of the lordship of Jesus Christ over every area of my life, and enabled me to appreciate how our collective worship and recognition of His lordship over individual lives affect a nation and beyond."
Vicky Chan
"The Ezra Institute has given me a renewed sense of the truth and beauty of the gospel and the power of God's Word for all of life.
Matthew Grove
My time at the Ezra Institute has been absolutely life changing. While I had developed a strong Christian faith over the course of my life, I found myself learning about pivotal moments in Christian thought and having core Christian principles articulated to me in ways that I had never heard before. Not only did I find myself growing in insight and understanding about Christianity as a worldview and the Gospel as a call to action, but I found myself surrounded by likeminded individuals who shared a similar vision, commitment, and passion for advancing the Kingdom of God. Since my time here, I have consistently drawn on the concepts and principles that were communicated to me to advocate for and advance the Kingdom of God in day-to-day conversations and interactions with believers and non-believers alike. In short, I have benefitted significantly from the work of the Institute, and I would commend it to anyone who is looking to increase their knowledge of what a Biblical worldview looks like in practice."
Lia Milousis
Cultural Leadership International Academy:
Date: June 29-July 8 2024
Location: Huntsville, AL
More information can be found at: The Vision - The Vision - Christian Camp and Retreat Center -Retreat without the travel (visionministry.org)
FACILITY
In 2024, the Cultural Leadership Academy USA will be held in Huntsville, AL.
The academy will be held at The Vision Christian Camp and Retreat center, with beautiful views, incredible amenities, and much more.
INSTRUCTORS
The Cultural Leadership Academy faculty members possess a reputation for godliness and academic excellence, as well as insight and experience in the work of cultural transformation. They are apologists, philosophers, theologians, physicians, educators, business leaders, pastors, authors, artists, and lawyers.
2024 Faculty:
- TBD:
- We will regularly update this list as we begin to confirm faculty members.
DELEGATES
Cultural Leadership International Academy delegates are 19+ years of age with an interest in fields such as politics, medicine, law, education, theology, philosophy, business, science and technology and the various arts. It is in these areas that the cultural struggle is most vividly brought to light.
Delegates will live, work, eat, pray, study and discuss the topics together throughout the program. Each day consists of morning prayer and worship, lectures, group discussion, communal meals, free time or leisure activities and space for quiet reading and reflection.
By providing training in a thoroughly biblical worldview, the Cultural Leadership International Academy will help to prepare the next generation of Christian leaders to formulate, articulate and credibly defend a truly scriptural view of life as the sole source of truth, freedom and beauty, shaping the future to the glory of God.