Soul Leadership Academy

PLEASE NOTE, APPLICATIONS FOR 2021/22 ARE CLOSED. IF YOU'D LIKE TO APPLY TO START IN SEPTEMBER 2022, PLEASE CHECK BACK HERE IN SPRING 2022 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

live out your leadership

EXPERIENCE

Church Life – the opportunity to serve and lead within different areas of church, growing in confidence in your leadership.

Culture of Growth – engage in special SOUL Church environments for devotion and attend chapel, led by our pastors and leaders.

Fun – invest in your wellness with team workouts and socials to create memories.

EQUIP

Weekly Teaching – learn directly from leaders and staff at SOUL Church on a variety of topics based around our core values.

Go Deeper – create intentional time with God by participating in or leading a group that will cultivate your passion for his word.

Church Building – take the opportunity to learn first-hand how to build church: relationally, strategically and spiritually.

EMPOWER

Community – build community beyond the academy, through creative nights, youth services and outreach.

Coaching – sharpen your gifts and talents and push your comfort zone through one-on-one development, with your assigned coach.

Release – grow and develop your leadership skills by stepping into areas of responsibility and learning through experience.

COVID UPDATE

We are following all government guidelines to safely run the programme, also realising now is the time to raise up leaders and that during uncertain times we have an opportunity to learn and grow in new ways.

SLA TRACKS

CREATIVE

Draw from Creative – learn how we engage our church family throughout the week and enhance their experience on a Sunday. Limited places available for the opportunity to bring and grow your talent within one of our three incredible teams: Communications, Graphic design or Production.

CORE

Build the Core – play your part in the core engine room of SOUL Church where we transform ideas and dreams into reality. Learn the 'Core' behind why we do what we do in one of our standout teams: Events, IT, Hospitality or Administration.

Community

Reach our Community – outwork our mission to be 'Love in Action' to our city; whether it's kids, youth, those in their prime, or anyone in between. Bringing hope in a practical way, and always looking out for the one, through one of our exceptional teams: Age Groups or Soul Foundation (Community focus).

A word from our pastors

“God is doing something amazing in Norwich, and it is our privilege to serve Him, leading the fantastic team at SOUL Church on this journey. We want our city to know Jesus, and we are passionate about building the local church where people from all backgrounds are welcome, providing a place they can call home.”

Pastors Jon & Chantel Norman

LUKE 2:52 "And Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favour with God and Man."

Lucy - UK

In SLA I have made lifelong friends and grown in my relationship with God more than I could imagine. I have grown in my ability to lead through uncertain times, due to the practical experience and wise teachings from staff and senior leaders. SLA is an opportunity to spend a whole year committing all you have to God and stepping into the call on your life, surrounded by the best people.

Molly - USA

SLA has taught me how to become a better leader with the gifts God has placed inside me, while also discovering new gifts. Moving to a new country has shown me how to lead others with an open and different perspective. I have truly grown in myself and my relationship with others. I couldn't have asked for a better year serving this new place I call home away from home!

Sam - Germany

This year has been one of the most rewarding years of my life! I have learnt so much about my own personality, what strengths and weaknesses I have and I really love the church environment. It is truly an enormous stepping stone for my future plans with God. I would recommend it to anyone with a heart for God and the desire to grow in faith and leadership.