Grow as a Pastor and Leader
Whether you are a recent seminary graduate or you've been in ministry for a few years, you know that the mission of a pastor is both rewarding and challenging.
Imagine having an experienced guide to walk with you as you navigate challenges that are common to ministry and unique to your particular context.
Timothy+Barnabas Institute pairs cohorts of young pastors like you with more-experienced pastor coaches for a two-year pastoral leadership development program.
You will have access to training form some of the top pastors in the country, and you'll be encouraged, equipped and resourced for the significant calling God has given you.
Cohorts begin in January, but applications are accepted any time.


Four In-Person Workshops

Monthly Coaching Calls
Learn from respected teachers to help you become the best leader you can be.
Johnny Hunt
Vance Pitman
H.B. Charles
Jimmy Scroggins
Bryant Wright named president of Send Relief.
Program Themes

Emotional Health

Organizational Leadership

Church Growth

Evangelism & Outreach

Family Development

Finishing Well
You are Invited
Grow with us as a pastor and leader.
A $500 deposit that covers all sessions and lodging is required. The deposit will be refunded to all those who have perfect attendance and complete the program. Limited scholarships are available.

Dr. Jon Akin
Dr. Jon Akin is the Director for Young Leader Engagement at the North American Mission Board. He also serves as an adjunct Old Testament and Preaching professor at Baptist seminaries and universities. Jon is an author of books like Preaching Christ from Proverbs, Exalting Jesus in Proverbs, and Exalting Jesus in Ecclesiastes. He has served as a pastor of churches in Kentucky and Tennessee and is currently serving as interim senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Naples, Fla. He and his wife Ashley have 3 children: Maddy, Emma Grace, and Judson. Jon oversees the Timothy Barnabas Institute.