The Redemptive Leadership Project was born out of a simple but profound longing: a community where Christian leaders could bring both their faith in Christ and their calling to serve the world into the same space.

During the isolation of COVID, a small group of education leaders from across the country began gathering virtually to pray, encourage one another, and explore what faithful leadership could look like in a divided and weary world. Those conversations led to RLP's first retreat in 2022.

What happened over the next three years surprised us. Four retreat experiences brought together nearly 60 leaders, many of whom described encountering God in powerful ways, experiencing healing, forming lifelong friendships across differences, and rediscovering the courage to lead from a place of deeper surrender.

As we prayed about what God seemed to be doing, one conviction became increasingly clear: transformation doesn't happen in a weekend. It happens through intentional community over time.

That conviction led to the launch of RLP's year-long fellowship. Today, our first cohort of Fellows is journeying together through three retreats, monthly small groups, and shared spiritual practices. As we prepare to welcome our second cohort, we remain convinced that God is inviting leaders not simply into a program, but into a deeper journey of formation—one that transforms both the leader and the communities they are called to serve.