Leader2Leader Abroad Institute

The Institute is a charitable organization dedicated to leadership development, ministry formation, and peer to peer exchange opportunities designed to strengthen faith & community practices.

I. Pastors & Parachurch Leaders
The Leader2Leader Abroad Institute provides cohort-based pastoral coaching & spiritual reflection and short-term missions training. Programs are tailored to provide spiritual and leadership development, peer exchange, and structured space for spiritual reflection. By fostering shared learning and ministry formation, pastoral cohorts equip leaders with the skills needed to strengthen their local faith communities and deepen their missional impact at home and abroad.

II. Students & University Alumni Student leaders and university alumni ages 21-35 are invited to take part in specialized training designed for cross cultural exchange, study abroad, international internships, and missional engagement. Training cohorts are available for US and international leaders. University partners and youth-serving agencies are welcome to request custom training aligned with organizational goals.

III. Social Impact Entrepreneurs The Leader2Leader Abroad Institute offers specialized training cohorts uniquely designed for social impact leaders and entrepreneurs. Industry peer exchange and B2B coaching programs are also available.

Celebrating 15 Years of Missional Service

In 2026, the Leader2Leader Abroad Insittitue launched to support the training and development of emerging and advanced global leaders. Our mission is to increase the individual and collective capacity of missional leaders in the US and abroad through shared learning opportunities. Services will include:

*Partnership and Strategic Planning

*Leadership Coaching & Ministry Formation

*International Missions and Exchange Opportunities

2026 Inaugural Community Leader Award Honorees

Rev. Dr. Jacobus & Ps Erica Nomdoe Founders Hope Revolution

Dr. Gugulethu Ngubane, SA Country Director

Clinton Health Access Initiative

Dr. Bruce Damons, Director of Comm Engagement

Nelson Mandela University

Dr. Tebogo Deo, Founder OBGYN

Board Chair Ndawo Yakho Centre

Queen Mokonoto Executive Director & CEO

United Way South Africa

Rev. Dr. Thembelni Jentile, Pastor

Former Exec Secretary Baptist Convention of South Africa

Community Leaders Award Luncheon - RSVP (Invitation Only)

14 November 2026