The world of education is changing, ministry is changing, and the demands placed upon
leaders are changing.

Over the past number of years we have listened carefully to students, pastors, mentors
and church leaders across our movemen, our island and beyond. While our commitment to
leadership development remains the same, we believe there is an opportunity to make
Academy training:

More Sustainable for Local Churches

The result is a new Academy model that combines online learning, serving at CCi events, mentoring and intentional community gatherings.

Students will gain access to a growing library of high-quality Academy teaching delivered through professionally produced video sessions.

This allows students to:

• Learn at their own pace

• Study around family and work commitments

• Revisit lessons as often as needed

• Access Academy teaching from anywhere

• Fit learning around ministry, work and family life

Each module will include:

• Video teaching sessions

• Downloadable notes

• Reflection questions

• Practical assignments

• Recommended reading

• Leadership application exercises

Rather than concentrating learning into large classroom days, students will progress through modules throughout the year.

This approach allows:

• Greater retention of information

• More consistent leadership development

• Practical implementation between sessions

• Ongoing reflection and growth

Learning becomes a journey rather than an event.

One of the strongest aspects of Academy has always been relationship.

Every student will continue to journey with a mentor chosen by them from within the CCI family.

Mentors will meet regularly with students to:

• Encourage spiritual growth

• Discuss leadership development

• Pray together

• Review practical ministry experiences

We believe leadership is caught as well as taught.

While much of the teaching content will be delivered online, we remain committed to gathering together.

Students will participate in key Academy gatherings throughout the year where they can:

• Build friendships

• Learn from our lecturers and each other

• Participate in leadership discussions

• Share ministry experiences

• Pray and worship together

These gatherings ensure Academy remains relational, connected and Kingdom-focused.

Saturday 26th September

The Academy year begins with our annual Orientation Day, where students will:

• Meet fellow students and Academy leaders

• Receive an overview of the academic year

• Learn how to access and navigate the online learning platform

• Explore the SHAPE development pathway

• Connect with mentors and local church leaders

• Pray and prepare for the journey ahead

Online Learning Pathway

Students will engage with Academy teaching through pre-recorded sessions, assignments, mentoring conversations and practical ministry experiences within their local church context.

Throughout the year students will progress through:

• Biblical Studies

• Leadership Development

• Ministry Skills

• Spiritual Formation

• Personal Development

• Practical Ministry Assignments

Saturday 28th November

Saturday 27th February

Saturday 5th June 

The Academy Intensive brings the entire student body together for a day of focused leadership development.

The day will include:

• Inspirational teaching

• Leadership workshops

• Ministry activation • Worship and prayer

• Student celebrations

• End-of-year reflections

• Graduation 

MVMNT – City North Hotel, Gormanstown, Co. Meath 24th October 2026

Planting Heaven – Crowne Plaza, Blanchardstown, Dublin 22nd & 23rd January 2027

Next Generation Conference – Open Arms, Newbridge, Co. Kildare 13th March 2027 

We believe the future of the Church will be shaped by leaders who are:

• Grounded in Scripture
• Filled with the Holy Spirit
• Committed to the local church
• Passionate about people
• Equipped for mission
• Dedicated to lifelong learning

CCi Academy exists to help develop those leaders.

CCi Academy is the ideal place to start your leadership journey. Hear from some of our Alumni below on how the academy impacted their lives, personal development and ministry.

Because leadership is more than information.

It’s Community

It’s learning to serve God’s purposes in your generation.

Our commitment is not simply to provide educational content, but to create a transformational pathway that develops healthy leaders for the local church and the Kingdom of God.

Whether you are developing your leadership, or preparing for greater Kingdom influence, we would love to journey with you.

Applications for the 2026–2027 Academic Year Are Now Open