Four 1-day intensives, designed with the busy leader in mind.
A series of four 1-day leadership intensives in Indianapolis, Indiana that are designed with the busy leader in mind. Spend a day learning from compelling communicators, thought leaders, and master teachers in leadership applied to everyday situations.
There is limited space for these exclusive events. So, don't wait! Take your leadership to the next level today!
Leaders hungry to maximize their influence
This experience is for leaders who are hungry to maximize their influence in any professional environment. If you're a thoughtful and serious leader who is generally in the first decade of your leadership journey and are someone who is coachable and ready to learn, then this is for you! It's built for leaders of sincere and serious Christian faith who want to learn how to apply that worldview to all of life. Come and learn from seasoned leaders how to get better at becoming your best. Don't wait — sign up today!
Approximately 75 minutes per session
The opening portion (up to 30 minutes) involves a master teacher presenting a key leadership concept, with the balance of the time spent in an applied leadership lab where each participant personalizes the content into meaningful and actionable next steps for their own leadership journey.
Engage real topics with real leaders.
What do you value?
Learn how your values shape your leadership and ensure that your values are guiding you in the right direction.
You cannot lead others well if you aren't leading yourself well
Develop the disciplines and habits necessary to become the very best version of yourself.
What if every day was an opportunity to live out your purpose?
Find your "Why" and your life will never be the same again.
Are you building a firm financial foundation?
Pursue the kind of financial future that allows your influence to flourish.
"The greatest risk of all is not taking any risks at all."
— Mitch Daniels. Leadership brings risk, and if you learn to fail well, you will become the kind of leader that people want to follow.
Learn to lead from a position of balance and strength
Are you pacing well so that you can lead for the long-haul?
How does your worldview shape you as a leader?
What you believe determines how you live and lead others.
You are always building your brand — whether you realize it or not
What is your leadership brand? And will it leave something that lasts?
And much more!
The real value test isn't that day. It's 30 days afterward.
The value you receive is more than simply what happens at the intensive — it's measured by what's actually different in your life a month later. Here's just some of what you take with you:
A written mission statement & ranked values framework
You create these and other parts of your leadership playbook that guides your leadership going forward.
A real next step toward your calling
More than just an understanding of what a calling is — actual concrete steps you're taking toward your God-given calling.
Access to internship & mentorship pathways
Introductions into a network of organizations actively looking to invest in next level leaders.
An optional capstone dinner for you
Plus, books and other resources to ensure that your leadership growth continues.
What it costs, up front.
The more of the year you commit to, the lower the per-intensive cost.
Come to a single day and see what it's like.
Register for two intensives and save $50 overall.
The full year — four connected days, and the best per-day rate.
Cost shouldn't be the reason you don't come. If it's a barrier, say so in the message field below and we'll work with you to find a way.
See what we've been up to!
Who we're going after
Nobody below has confirmed yet. The transcript only settles which day each person is on (5 slots Saturday, 3 Sunday) — it never locks the order within a day, so this is grouped by day, not pinned to specific session numbers.
| Working Topic | Speaker (Unconfirmed) |
|---|---|
| Identity & Values, with AI as the entry point | Caleb Crane |
| Leading Yourself Well (Physical & Recreational) | Co-organizer (name unclear in the source recording) |
| Mental & Emotional Health | April |
| Spiritual & Relational | Ebuka |
| Vocation & Calling | Erik Cooper |
| Working Topic | Speaker (Unconfirmed) |
|---|---|
| AI & business values (topic pairing still tentative) | Ray Hilbert |
| Financial Footing | Not yet identified |
| Risk, Failure & Fear / redemptive mindset | Sajan George or Chuck Lofton (alternates under discussion) |
| Slot | Speaker (Unconfirmed) |
|---|---|
| Closing recap & wrap-up (not content-driven) | Caleb Crane |
The proposed two-day flow
From the proposed-schedule document. Source date read "January 16–17, 2026," which has already passed — shown here as 2027, the next occurrence of that weekend. Confirm before publishing.
| Time | Item | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15a | Check-in | 30 min |
| 8:45a | Opening Session | 45 min |
| 9:30a | Session 2 | 75 min |
| 10:45a | Break | 15 min |
| 11:00a | Session 3 | 75 min |
| 12:15p | Lunch | 90 min |
| 1:45p | Session 4 | 75 min |
| 3:00p | Break | 15 min |
| 3:15p | Session 5 | 75 min |
| 4:30p | Wrap-up | — |
| 5:30p | Dinner together (at The Prewitt in Plainfield?) | 120 min |
| 7:30p | Day 1 concludes | — |
| Time | Item | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45a | Reconvene | — |
| 9:00a | Session 6 | 75 min |
| 10:15a | Break | 15 min |
| 10:30a | Session 7 | 75 min |
| 11:45a | Lunch | 90 min |
| 1:15p | Session 8 | 60 min |
| 2:15p | Closing Session | 45 min |
| 3:00p | Event concludes | — |
The questions everybody asks first.
How much does it cost?
$300 for a single intensive. If you register for two, it's $275 each. If you register for all four, it's $250 each.
Please don't let cost keep you from participating. We never want the financial requirement to become prohibitive — if it's a barrier, reach out and we'll work with you to find a solution for your situation.
When is it?
Four 1-day intensives spread across the year, each designed to stand on its own while building on the others.
Specific dates are being finalized now. Join the list below and we'll email you the moment they're set.
Where is it?
Indianapolis, Indiana. The venue will be confirmed alongside the dates.
Who is it for?
Leaders who are hungry to maximize their influence in any professional environment — thoughtful, serious people generally in the first decade of their leadership journey who are coachable and ready to learn.
It's built for leaders of sincere and serious Christian faith who want to learn how to apply that worldview to all of life.
What do I actually walk away with?
The test isn't the day itself — it's what's different a month later. You leave with:
- A written mission statement and ranked values framework — the start of your leadership playbook.
- A real, concrete next step toward your calling.
- Access to internship and mentorship pathways through a network of organizations looking to invest in next level leaders.
- An optional capstone dinner, plus books and other resources to keep your growth going.
Become a Next Level Leader!
If you are interested in attending one of our NLL Intensives, or know a leader who should be there, sign up today!
Please don't let cost keep you from participating with us! We never want the financial requirement to become prohibitive. Thus, if necessary, please reach out to us, and we can work with you to find potential solutions for your situation.
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