Our name

The "Ascend Leadership Program" takes its name from two places, the Ascension of Jesus, and the adventure that is the spiritual life.

 

After the Resurrection, Jesus led the disciples to a mountain just outside of Jerusalem.  The Gospels of Matthew and Luke tell us that He commanded them to go forth and make disciples of all nations and that He was carried up into heaven. The fully-human Christ was then seated at the right hand of God, charting the path of theosis (unification with God) for the spiritual life of every Christ-follower.  Over the ten months of the project, Ascend interns climb a spiritual mountain of intentional community life, spiritual formation and leadership development.  It's a challenging and exciting adventure!  Join us.