The Jim Henry Leadership Institute

Director, Dr. Reggie Ogea

The Jim Henry Leadership Institute exists to strengthen ministry leaders for the next generation of Kingdom service. Christian Leadership engages a unique discussion in the context of congregations, denominations, and ministry organizations. It is easy to recognize yet essential to define and prescribe as an emerging academic discipline. From a biblical and spiritual perspective, leadership centers upon influence – moving people from where they are to where God wants them to be.

Institute Objectives

·         Research Fellowships

The Institute will offer Research Fellowships utilizing NOBTS doctoral students (PhD and DMin) to explore and research identifiable leadership topics. The Research Fellowships would include most or all tuition and fees for a doctoral student up to four years as long as the student remains in good standing in their respective program after an annual review. Initially, five research topics under consideration include pastoral tenure, ministerial wellness, burnout prevention, pastoral transition, and strategic leadership proficiencies.

·         Annual Leadership Conferences

The Jim Henry Leadership Institute will design an annual Leadership Conference (the Prepare Here Conference) at NOBTS, built around a specific topic of leadership interest.

·         Leadership Summits

The Jim Henry Leadership Institute will host Leadership Summits in-between the annual Leadership Conference, which may include leadership roundtable discussions, peer groups/networks, and mentoring sessions. These summits serve as a strategic catalyst for professional development, peer-group collaboration, leadership problem-solving, and intentional mentoring.

·         Publishing

The Institute will sponsor book projects involving NOBTS faculty and alumni as authors and editors. In addition, findings and results of the research completed by the Research Fellows will be published and available on the JHLI website.

·         Consultation

The Institute will work with researchers, state conventions, local associations, and other ministry organizations to provide consultants with appropriate ministry experience. Drawing upon the ministry experience and network of NOBTS professors, Dr. Jim Henry, and other ministry leaders, the Institute will provide expert consultations by request.

 For more information about the Jim Henry Leadership Institute, its programs, services, or calendar of events, contact the Jim Henry Leadership Institute at 504.816.8046 or jimhenryinst@nobts.edu or check out the website at www.nobts.edu/henryinstitute.