Developing holistic biblical leadership cultures rooted in spirituality and giftedness.
Our Mission
Our vision is that CHORD will serve to develop diverse team leadership through the roles of elder, teacher, and evangelist in both current congregational contexts and for the next generation.
Our Vision
At CHORD, our mission is to develop holistic biblical leadership cultures rooted in spirituality and giftedness that nurture and mature faith communities towards fullness in Christ in both current and next generation collaborative contexts.
“He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ.”
Ephesians 4:11
Our Initiatives
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Emerging Scholars
Supporting further biblical education for women and men worldwide.
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Thread Podcast & App
A podcast and app about finding our place in God's larger story.
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Teleios
A journal to promote holistic Christian spirituality in the lives of disciples of Jesus.
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Teacher Training
Training church-building teachers to equip the saints for works of ministry.
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Church Partnerships
Communities dedicated to developing holistic biblical leadership cultures.
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Schools of Mission
Leaders of all kinds embark on a journey to grow in spiritual formation and skills.
Schools of Missions
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Schools of Missions are designed to prepare students for leadership in both faith and practical skills.
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Over 1,400 participants have already enjoyed working in international groups since 2020.
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The Connect Forum is an annual gathering focused on developing the next generation of spiritual leaders worldwide.
Teleios Journal
The Apostle Paul used this word, teleios, to state his purpose for writing to the churches in Colossae, Laodicea, and Heirapolis, “It is he (Christ) whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature (teleios) in Christ” (Colossians 1:28).
This verse serves as the mission statement of the Teleios Society and the Teleios Journal. Teleios prays that this journal “may present everyone teleios in Christ.”
Thread Podcast & App
Thread Podcast
Finding our place in God’s story. Follow along on a journey through the Bible, exploring how the biblical narrative can transform and inspire us to live a life of fullness in Christ.
Thread App & Portal
The Thread App is designed to equip both individuals and churches with rich, biblical resources to deepen their faith journey.
Encounter
Encounter is a 30-day devotional guide that helps people experience God through personal retreat.
Emerging Scholars
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Mati Simm
Theology
PhD Student
Tallinn, Estonia -
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Sherie Gayle
Theology & Religious Studies
PhD Student
Doha, Qatar -
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TJ Paresi
Old Testament/Hebrew Bible
PhD Student
Austin, TX USA -
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Hannah DeSouza
Theology
Master’s Student
Boston, MA USA -
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Jacob Ostrowski
Christian Spirituality
PhD Student
San Antonio, TX USA -
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Carlos Santos
Christian Philosophy
PhD Student
Madrid, Spain
