Iron Sharpening Iron (ISI) cultivates a community of practice where women of faith are equipped, encouraged, and empowered to lead with integrity and boldness. Grounded in theological reflection, informed by curriculum that mines best practices from diverse sources, and sustained by peer connection, ISI forms leaders who sharpen one another for lives of transformative service.
Our 12-month Executive Leadership Certificate program is the cornerstone of the broader network and a proving ground for our distinctive approach to leadership formation and practice.
You’ll find program details here, but we hope you’ll join us for Zoom Info Session on Wednesday, July 22 from 12-1 pm ET. RSVP Here.
PARTICIPANT COMMITMENTS
- Attending three leadership seminars on the PTS campus (May 2027, October 2027, May 2028)
- Preparation for seminars through readings, self-reflection, and assessments
- Participating in regularly scheduled check-in calls with the cohort, led by the leadership coach (virtual, six times per year)
- A willingness to engage deeply in learning, building relationships with colleagues, and fostering the growth of self and others
YOUR INVESTMENT
Iron Sharpening Iron is distinctive among other continuing education opportunities for people in ministry, as well as professional development among leaders from all professional sectors.
We prioritize leadership formation rooted in a deep sense of call and capacity gifted by God. We work with materials and subject matter experts from the academy, private sector, and non-profit space, inviting pastors to engage not just as learners, but as co-collaborators in the learning, bringing their expertise in church to each conversation. We work with an extraordinary coaching team who are all certified executive coaches as well as ordained ministers, able to translate learning into real-world applicaiton. We build community around exceptional women, exceptional meals, in the beautiful community of Princeton, New Jersey.
With each of these priorities, the true investment we make in each woman who participates in our yearlong executive certificate program is ~ $10,000. It is worth it! We are also committed to accessibility, knowing that many women often don’t have the means to engage this level of professional development or executive education.
With that in mind…The cost of the program for each participant starts at $7500.
To ensure participants from different kinds of congregations have access to this first-class experience, individual costs are determined on a sliding scale based on the membership size of the church you serve. Use the calculator on this page to determine your cost.
Other important financial pieces to know:
- Participants can pay in multiple installments over their 12 months in the program.
- Travel or transportation to and from campus are the responsibility of the participant. Limited travel scholarships are available.
- Please don’t let cost be a reason you don’t apply! If you have questions about potential scholarships or financial assistance, email ironsharpeningiron@ptsem.edu
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Three in-person curricular seminars: plenary sessions, programming, and materials included.
- Two virtual plenary sessions.
- Coaching throughout the 12 months — three in-person sessions and six virtual throughout the year.
- Lodging and high-quality meals during the leadership seminars.
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