The Servant Leadership Classroom (SLC)

The Servant Leadership Classroom (SLC) is the Virtual Learning Platform of the Church Business Administration Network (CBA1).  It is a seminary level, virtual “classroom” where Servants of the Lord, Jesus Christ receive practical, relevant, and impactful leadership training for the 21st century church. 

Please browse the SLC course listings below for past and future training sessions. Feel free to email dr.whitaker@cba1.org with desired training topics that meet your ministry needs. No registration is needed. Just Arrive. Enjoy. Leave the Rest to Us!

Latest Past Events

Clergy/Associate Minister “Cross” Training

Who is Invited to Attend:

Believers desiring to Accept God’s Call to the Associate Ministry 
Pastors desiring to learning how to lead gifted and anointed Associate Ministers
Pastors experiencing conflicts with Associate Ministers
Associate Ministers desiring to learn how to work with Pastoral Leadership
Associate Ministers seeking to discern, grow, and develop the ministry God has placed in your spirit.
Diaconate Members (Deacons & Deaconesses), Trustees, Ministers, and Ministry Leaders desiring to learn how to support the ministry work of your Pastor and Associate Ministers

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Carriers of the Word: Deaconess Ministry “Cross” Training

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Pastors desiring to grow the work and ministry of the New Testament Deaconess
Diaconate Members (Deacons & Deaconesses) desiring to know the biblical role of the Church Deaconess
Trustees, Ministers, and Ministry Leaders desiring to learn how to support the ministry work of the New Testament Deaconess

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Trustee Training (Pt. 2)

This is a continuation of the March 2, 2026 Church Trustee “Cross” Training. Entrusted: From the Altar to the Courthouse is for Church Trustees and Servant leaders of all positions who work alongside of Trustees in ministry. Trustees will receive key, foundational training on the legalities associated with Church Trusteeship.

Who is Invited to Attend:
Pastors desiring to learn how to lead and work in concert with Church Trustees.
Church Officer (Deacon, Trustee, & Deaconess) desiring to learn the responsibilities of the church Trustee and how to work in harmony and unison with Pastors.
Associate Ministers seeking to understand ministry related finances and how to create a budget for your ministry group(s).
Church Members interested in knowing church-related business and legalities of the Church Trustee.