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HCLI - The City Church

Develop Your Calling. Grow as a Leader. Build the Local Church.
What if God has called you to more?

  • More leadership.

  • More influence.

  • More ministry impact.

  • More biblical depth.


This Fall, The City Church is excited to launch a partnership with Highlands College Leadership Institute (HCLI), creating an opportunity for people in our church to receive high quality ministry and leadership training while remaining actively involved in their local church. Whether you feel called to vocational ministry, want to become a stronger leader in your workplace, or simply desire to deepen your understanding of God's purpose for your life, HCLI is designed to equip you for the next step.

Why HCLI?
The local church is God's plan to reach the world.
HCLI exists to develop leaders who are spiritually healthy, biblically grounded, mission focused, and prepared to lead wherever God calls them.

This is not simply education.

This is preparation for Kingdom impact.

Ministry Training Certificate
 

  • Life in Ministry

  • Church Practices

  • Spiritual Next Steps

  • Church Structures

  • Missiology

  • Essential Skills of Pastoral Leadership

  • Weekend Service Experience

  • Church Operations

Christian Leadership Certificate
 

  • Leading in a Broken World

  • Team Building

  • Leading in Biblical Identity

  • Personal Productivity

  • Emotionally Healthy Leadership

  • Servant Leadership

  • Organizational Leadership

  • Theology of Work

Academic Calendar

  • August 18, 2026:
    Fall Term A Begins

  • October 6, 2026:
    Fall Term A Ends

  • October 13, 2026:
    Fall Term B Begins

  • November 24, 2026:
    Thanksgiving Break

  • December 8, 2026:
    Fall Term B Ends

 

  • January 19, 2027:
    Spring Term A Begins

  • March 9, 2027:
    Spring Term A Ends

  • March 16, 2027:
    Spring Term B Begins

  • May 4, 2027:
    Spring Term B Ends

Biblical & Theological Studies Coming Soon
We are also excited about an expanded Biblical and Theological Studies pathway that will provide deeper theological education and biblical understanding for those who want to grow in their knowledge of Scripture.

Additional information regarding the Biblical and Theological Studies program will be available soon.

Ready to Learn More?
If you have ever felt God stirring your heart for leadership, ministry, discipleship, or greater Kingdom impact, this may be your next step.

We believe those leaders are sitting in our church right now.

For more information, please contact:
Will Hutchinson
Executive Pastor
The City Church
will@thecity.cc
423-226-5155
The next generation of leaders starts now.

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