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International Servant Leadership Institute

SLA · Servant Leadership Ministry International Academy

Cohort-based leadership formation for the global ministry — Pattern, Posture, Practice, Power.

Est. 2019
11 faculty
7 cohorts
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About

About this institute

The International Servant Leadership Institute (ISLI) — operating as the Servant Leadership Academy under SLM Foundation — exists to bring leaders back to the basics: to the gospel that saved them, the Christ who calls them, and the people they are sent to serve.

The world is changing at an unprecedented pace. Technological disruption, the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the rapid globalisation of every culture have forced organisations of every kind — including the church — to adapt to a new normal. Through it all, one truth remains: every organisation rises and falls on its leaders, and the mission of God's people is led not by corporate executives but by servant leaders formed in the likeness of Jesus Christ.

ISLI exists to form those servant leaders. The Christian vocation — "go and make disciples of all nations" — can no longer be understood only within a local context. It must be lived out across global cultures, languages, and worldviews. Yet the most pressing challenge in the global church today is healthy leadership: leaders who fear God, resist compromise, recognise that the ministry belongs to God, and lead from a deep love of Scripture.

We develop ministry leaders who are spiritually, intellectually, socially, and economically equipped through the Scriptures — to faithfully steward God's mission both at home in Thailand and across the global community.

Curriculum

What you will learn

The program is delivered in modules, each combining biblical study, leadership theory, and practical application.

1

Foundations of Servant Leadership Subjects

  • (1) Servant Leadership · 12 hours
  • Rev. Yupho Mathusonsawan, D.Min. (Fuller Theological Seminary, USA)
  • (2) Spiritual Formation Leadership · 12 hours
  • Sakunee Kriangchaiporn, Ph.D. (Biola University, USA)
  • (3) Transformation Servant Leadership (Mindset changing) · 12 hours
  • Rev. James Bell, Ph.D. (Liberty University, USA)
  • Rev. Johnnatha, M.A. (Cornerstone University, USA)
2

Biblical Servant Leadership Subjects

  • (1). Leadership in the Old Testament · 12 hours
  • Rev. Thuza Thein, Ph.D., Professor, (Institute of Myanmar Graduate Studies, Myanmar)
  • (2) Leadership in the New Testament · 12 hours
  • Witthaya Phuttharaksa, Ph.D. (Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto, Canada)
  • Ray Mu Dee, Ph.D., Associate Professor, (Institute of Myanmar Graduate Studies, Myanmar)
3

Administrative and Servant Leadership Development Subjects

  • (1) 4 P Models Servant Leadership · 12 hours
  • Rev. Yupho Mathusonsawan, D.Min. (Fuller Theological Seminary, USA)
  • (2) Organizational Leadership (Leader Source) · 9 hours
  • Rev. Chris Jody Vitarelli, M.A. (Liberty University, USA)
  • (3) Leadership in the Modern World · 12 hours
  • Thara Lah Hay - Expert from Cargill
  • Rev. Yupho Mathusonsawan, D.Min. (Fuller Theological Seminary, USA)
  • (4) Human Resource Management · 9 hours
  • Rev. Sarawut Chopthakaruna, M.Div. (Payap University, Thailand)
4

Practical Application Subjects

  • (1) Organization Transformation Leadership · 12 hours
  • Rev. Nunn Sirisujin, M.A. (Payap University, Thailand), M.B.A. (Thammasat University, Thailand)
  • (2) Final projects and Reflection · 9 hours
  • Rev. Yupho Mathusonsawan, D.Min. (Fuller Theological Seminary, USA)

Total: 123 hours

Faculty

Our teaching team

11 faculty members teaching and coordinating in SLA.

RN

Rev. Nunn Sirisujin, M.A. (Payap University, Thailand), M.B.A. (Thammasat University, Thailand)

Organization Transformation Leadership

RY

Rev. Yupho Mathusonsawan, D.Min. (Fuller Theological Seminary, USA)

Founder, President & CEO

JP

Jinda Panyakom, M.div. (Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Philippines)

Academic Dean

TL

Thara Lah Hay

USA Coordinator

TK

Tharamu Khu Wah, B.Th.

Canada Coordinator

RJ

Rev. James Bell, Ph.D. (Liberty University, USA)

International Partner

RC

Rev. Chris Jody Vitarelli, M.A. (Liberty University, USA)

International Partner

RS

Rev. Sarawut Chopthakaruna, M.Div. (Payap University, Thailand)

Faculty — Human Resource Management

WP

Witthaya Phuttharaksa, Ph.D. (Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto, Canada)

Faculty — New Testament Leadership

SK

Sakunee Kriangchaiporn, Ph.D. (Biola University, USA)

Faculty — Spiritual Formation Leadership

RT

Rev. Thuza Thein, Ph.D., Professor, (Institute of Myanmar Graduate Studies, Myanmar)

Faculty — Old Testament Leadership

Courses

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Servant Leadership Academy
Intermediate
Flagship course

Servant Leadership Academy

The 123-hour flagship ISLI program — Pattern, Posture, Practice, Power. Pick one of five weekly cohorts.

123
Academic hours
7
Cohorts
USD 1,350
One-time enrollment · no hidden fees
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Pick a cohort that fits your schedule and apply. Our coordinators will walk you through every step.

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Contact

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Servant Leadership Academy, San Sai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Partners

In partnership with

SLA labours alongside these trusted educational and ministry partners.

Langham Thailand

Langham Thailand

Asia Biblical Theological Seminary

Asia Biblical Theological Seminary

Cornerstone University
Pastors Connection Network

Pastors Connection Network

USA