Encountering God, Living Sent

Leadership Academy

The Six:Eight Leadership Academy is designed to help you grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus while experiencing firsthand what it looks like to build and pioneer a church plant.

You won't just study the principles of ministry, you'll live them. As part of a pioneering church plant, you'll have a front-row seat to how vision becomes reality, leaders are formed, and communities are transformed. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the ground up, contributing to what God is doing in Belfast while being shaped into the leader He is calling you to become.

More than a programme, this is an invitation into a year of deep formation, hands-on ministry, and courageous faith, learning not only what ministry is, but how it is lived.

Pillars & Pathways

The Leadership Academy is centred around the following pillars:

We offer two pathways:

Part-Time

Designed to fit alongside work, study, or other commitments.

• Tuesdays (full day, approx. 8 hours): staff meetings, teaching and ministry training, and Sunday preparation

• Weekly Sunday serving (approx. 4 hours)

• Ongoing mentoring and leadership development

Intensive

Designed for those seeking deeper immersion in ministry experience.

• Tuesdays (full day, approx. 8 hours): staff meetings, teaching and ministry training, and Sunday preparation

• Weekly Sunday serving (approx. 4 hours)

• Additional 2–3 days per week serving in a chosen area of ministry (subject to availability)

• Ongoing mentoring and leadership development

‘Here am I. Send me’

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September 2026
— June 2027

Eligibility

Applicants must:
• Be aged 18–25
• Be a follower of Jesus Christ with a desire to grow spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically.
• Demonstrate humility, teachability, integrity, and a willingness to grow in Christlike character.
• Be willing to engage with and support the vision and values of Six:Eight Church.
• You must have a valid UK passport, or visa that allows you to participate in this programme.

Cost

There is no fee for the programme. A £250 contribution is required from each student to cover the weekend retreat. Students will also receive an allowance to support travel, food and required book expenses.

We also have two bursary funded places to cover living costs.

Application

You can apply here. Following submission, you will be contacted to arrange an interview date.

Application Deadline

Friday 28th August 2026

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