The school's programs show recognition of and responsiveness to the particular leadership development needs in its context. Personnel Christian leadership development calls for a training environment that functions as a Christian community and yields fruit in spiritual formation. Worship, study of the Scriptures, fellowship, and witness are marks of the school's students, faculty and staff. These commitments are expressed in individual as well as corporate terms. Future leaders are mentored by today's leaders.
Students have adequate contact with faculty to facilitate the mentoring process.
Christian organizations are adequately led by accountable people who serve in the interests of the Kingdom of God, the church, and the ministries to which they are called. The school is governed by a board of directors that is not comprised of staff or spouses, except for the CEO and faculty or student representatives if authorized. This board meets at least twice a year and has powers to approve the school's purpose statement, set policy, appoint and dismiss the CEO, set the CEO's compensation, and approve and monitor the organization's strategic plans and budget. There is adequate staff leadership for the size and complexity of the school. Christian organizations respect and cherish their people.