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Servant Leadership Academy

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

ISLI's flagship 123-hour program forming servant leaders for the church and the Great Commission.

The curriculum is delivered in 11 subjects across four modules — Foundations, Biblical Servant Leadership, Administrative & Development, and Practical Application — taught by a faculty drawn from Fuller Theological Seminary, Cornerstone University, Liberty University, Payap University, and the wider ISLI partner network.

Learners join one of five weekly cohorts (Friday, Saturday, Sunday morning, Sunday afternoon, or Monday) and complete the program over 3-6 months alongside their existing ministry — combining self-study, lectures, group discussion, Q&A sessions, and mentorship via Zoom and Google Classroom.

Objectives

Course objectives

  1. 1 To promote knowledge and understanding of church mission leadership based on Biblical teachings.
  2. 2 To reskill and adapt church mission leadership to respond to societal changes within the church and other institutions.
  3. 3 To upskill church mission leadership to lead change within the church and other institutions.
  4. 4 To enhance leadership effectiveness and cultivate church mission leaders who will contribute to the church in Thailand.
Who it's for

Target audience

Both domestic and international missions — pastors, church planters, lay leaders, and emerging ministry workers serving across Thailand, Southeast Asia, and the wider global diaspora.

Curriculum

Course structure

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)
How we teach

Teaching methods & materials

Self-study and field training (3-6 months)
Lectures
Discussions
Q&A sessions
Mentorship
Delivered via Zoom and Google Classroom
Faculty

Instructors

RY

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

SK

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

RJ

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

RJ

Rev. Johnnatha, M.A. (Cornerstone University, USA)

RT

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

WP

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

RM

Ray Mu Dee, Ph.D., Associate Professor, (Institute of Myanmar Graduate Studies, Myanmar)

RY

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

RC

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

TL

Thara Lah Hay -

RS

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

RN

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

Academy Support: USD 1,350

USD 100 per subject
USD 100 graduation fee
USD 50 textbook fee
USD 100 student services fee

Other costs covered separately: curriculum-development sub-committee fees, training & evaluation sub-committee fees, instructor remuneration, and other operating expenses.

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Partners

In partnership with

Langham Thailand

Langham Thailand

Asia Biblical Theological Seminary

Asia Biblical Theological Seminary

Cornerstone University
Pastors Connection Network

Pastors Connection Network

USA