In an urbanizing world, the dynamics of density and diversity collide. As we move closer together geographically, we often move further apart ideologically.
This fragmentation produces unhealthy systems, organizations, and families.
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At iSSACHAR, we prepare culturally diverse followers of Jesus for lifelong leadership in urban communities.
The people of Issachar understood the times and knew what God’s people should do
-from 1 Chronicles 12:32
We submit to the Spirit and scripture such that “Jesus is Lord” shapes all aspects of our lives.
We steward our “toolbelt,” our unique gifts, dreams, wounds, skills, experiences, and networks.
We thrive as leaders courageously pursuing justice and sacrificing our own comfort to confront systemic evil.
We develop sustainability, trust, and health in our personal and professional lives.
We rely on diverse friendships and defer to diverse leaders to gain gifts of proximity and perspective.
Increase your public impact through “meet ups” with other 5 Mark leaders around shared passions, needs, questions, and opportunities
Get clear about your calling, your current assignment in light of the times, and the personal work you need to do so that you are “freed up” for public impact
Engage significant leadership challenges and issues with a collective of professionals who are developing the 5 Marks for public impact.
“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” -Aboriginal activists group of Queensland in the 1970s
Break free of the roadblocks and disrupt cycles and narratives that have gotten you stuck personally and professionally.
Build a network of collaborators and friends that will help you solve problems, work through crises, and enjoy life!
Create compounding change as you see your vision being built in a lasting way.
“issachar helped me emerge as a leader in the city through a comprehensive program that guided me in discovering my true purpose and aligning it with God’s calling.”
– Dr. Brian Arnold
5 Mark Leaders build flourishing, diverse communities that embody the Kingdom of God. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet your leadership moment. Join us in the journey.
