Institute for Faith, Leadership, and Service
Cultivating Resilience in Churches, Ministry Leaders, Christian Nonprofits, and Students
At the Institute for Faith, Leadership, and Service (IFLS), we believe every follower of Christ is called to thrive—no matter their vocation, stage of life, or ministry journey. Guided by this belief, we are committed to cultivating resilience in churches, Christian nonprofits, ministry leaders, and students through formational resources, research, and relationships. Contact us or visit our site to see how the Institute for Faith, Leadership, and Service can provide encouragement and practical support in your ministry.
Newly Launched Institute for Faith, Leadership, and Service Cultivates Christian Leaders Through Service and Reflection
The Institute is funded by more than $9 million in grants including a $5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment through APU’s Cornerstones Project which focuses on the development of leaders through service.
Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI)
The Youth Leadership Initiative at Azusa Pacific University equips youth to live their calling with a lifelong faith by grounding them in Scripture and resourcing their Christian communities.
APU Student Preaching Lab
The Formation and Preaching Lab at Azusa Pacific University equips undergraduate students to grow as faithful, effective proclaimers of the gospel. This two-year cohort experience combines personal formation, practical training, and mentoring to help students develop the character of the preacher and the craft of preaching.
By the end of the program, APU students will have preached multiple sermons, articulated a personal philosophy of preaching, and discerned who they are as a preacher, preparing them to serve the church with wisdom, creativity, and conviction.
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William Whitney, PhD, Named Executive Director of APU’s New Institute for Faith, Leadership, and Service
William Whitney, PhD, was named executive director of Azusa Pacific University’s new Institute for Faith, Leadership, and Service (IFLS). Launched this fall, the IFLS is designed to prepare the APU community and ministry partners to live out their faith and transform people and organizations through Christian education, theological reflection, leadership development, community engagement, and service.
New Preacher In Residence Cheryl Fletcher Brings Together APU and Local Churches
Azusa Pacific University launches new initiatives through the Institute for Faith, Leadership, and Service—starting with the appointment of a preacher in residence to mentor and equip students for vocational ministry
APU Receives $5 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment to Inspire Faith Formation in Young Adults Through Service
Azusa Pacific University has received a $5,000,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish The Cornerstones Project: Building Faith Through Service. This innovative five-year initiative aims to impact more than 10,000 young people (ages 13-25) across the nation by fostering a deeper understanding of the relationship between faith, service, and human flourishing.
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Contact Information
Email: [email protected]Phone: (626) 387-5749
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location
Duke Academic Complex