Called Leadership Institute
CLI is a ministerial leadership training program within the NOMO AG District. CLI exists to help those that feel a call of God on their life figure out next steps in their call to minsitry while getting pracitical hands on ministry training along the way.
CLI offers a Year 1 Track and a Year 2 Track.
Year 1:
-Possibility for a Certificate of Ministry through the AG
-Books and resources
-Lectures and training on building personal character within ministry
-Networking opportunities
-Courses through Called Academy
-Internship within a local church
Year 2:
-Possibility for a Ministerial License through the AG
-Books and resources
-Lectures and training on how to succeed in ministry position
-Networking opportunities
-Courses through Called Academy
-Internship within a local church
Housing
We offer housing for students (up to 4 males and 4 females) at our campground Lake Maurer Retreat Center, for those who are not local (Kansas City area). Our campground, Lake Maurer Retreat Center, is located in Excelsior Springs MO.
Internships
All of our CLI students will participate in a local church internship. We will place them based on calling and church resources.
Lecture Classes
Students will participate in weekly lecture classes, led by our director and guest speakers.
Our lectures provide education on bettering your personal life, spiritual life, along with all other aspects of life as you walk into your first ministry season.
We also provide practical education on how to run an event, run a ministry department, what being on staff at a church looks like, and much more.
Trips
Throughout the school year, we will take the students on various school related trips.
One to highlight is our trip to the AG Headquarters and National Prayer Center in Springfield, MO
Camps
Our Year 1 students will also serve as staff at our summer camps.
From leading the camp internships to managing various camp departments, CLI students will learn and grow while being a vital part of our camp ministry.
Year 2 students have the opportunity to come back and help during camps after they graduate, but it is not required.
CLI Director
Ryan Christopher
Along with directing our NEXTGEN ministries, Pastor Ryan also runs the CLI program. He has a heart and passion to equip the next generation of ministers.
rchristopher@nomoag.org
Application Deadline for 2026/2027 School Year is August 31st.