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.
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APU Receives $5 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment to Inspire Faith Formation in Young Adults 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.
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.
Synergistic Congregations Initiative
The five-year Synergistic Congregations Project seeks to create transformational experiences wherein pastors and members of congregations work and serve together as sources of healing and hope in their local communities. The aim of this project is to enhance the vitality of Christian congregations by working alongside congregational leaders to find meaningful ways to bridge the gap between church-centered activities and the day-to-day realities of people in their local communities.
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Contact Information
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Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location
Duke Academic Complex