What you'll learn in this course
An in-depth study of the book of Nehemiah which will reveal the heart behind visionary leadership and the power it possesses. We will examine his heart, character, behaviors, and the major decisions he made which all combined to develop and solidify his leadership. Along with the book of Nehemiah, we will be reading John Maxwell’s Developing the Leader Within You to lay the foundational principles of personal leadership.
This eight week course will take the learner on a personal journey toward:
- Understanding that visionary leadership begins in the heart
- Understanding that no physical circumstance should limit your leadership.
- Discovering the power of unity and the law of buy-in.
- Discovering that Team can accomplish much more than an individual.
- Understanding the benefit of resistance and how it hones a person’s leadership.
- Gaining knowledge and understanding of essential qualities of leadership.
What You'll Learn Each Week
Week 1: The Foundation of Leadership - Nehemiah 1:1-4
Week 2: Character of a Leader - Nehemiah 1:5 – 2:1
Week 3: Leader’s Key to Success: Preparation – Nehemiah 2:1-8
Week 4: The Eyes of a Leader: Vision- Nehemiah 2:11-16
Week 5: Voice of a Leader: Nehemiah 2:17-20, 5:1-13
Week 6: Team Building – Nehemiah 3:1-32
Week 7: Overcoming Obstacles – Nehemiah 4:1-23
Week 8: Attitude of a Leader – Nehemiah 6:1-15



Get Personal Mentorship
Each student enrolled in this course will have a leadership coach assigned to you. Your coach will be there for you as a mentor and to help you find your way in the various course spaces.
They will also check on you regularly, pray for you, and serve as a sounding board with all you are learning.
Kingdom-Minded Leaders Network
This course is being offered in a hybrid format (both in-person and streamed live online) with students literally living anywhere in the world. A regular part of the interaction you will have in the this course will take place in the CAM Hub, an online community with interest groups, insightful discussions, "just in time" resources, and meaningful interaction with other global Kingdom minded leaders.
Our prayer is that through this course you will connect with other students, as well as in a deeper way with the Lord. We are better together. We grow more when we are connected with and are stretched by others.
Kairos School of Leadership
We want you to know that we believe you are chosen by God to influence (lead) the sphere in which God has placed you. You are chosen for this specific time - a Kairos time - to do the work God has planned for you in His Kingdom.
Enroll Now?
Save your spot now for the Spring section of the Nehemiah course.
Course dates: April 15- June 3, 2025.
- $200 CAM Community Rate: For Covenant members of CAM Leadership Network
- $250 Sustainer Rate: Base cost of this course. Most people will enroll at this rate.
- $300 Supporter Rate: For Kingdom minded leaders who can afford to pay a bit more, you'll enable community members experiencing financial difficulties to join at a lower rate
- If a married couple is attending the class together, one spouse can get 1/2 off their tuition. Email [email protected] for a coupon code.

Meet Your Instructor: Michael Wells
Michael Wells has served at various churches as a Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor and currently serves as the Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church, and as the Director of the CAM Leadership Network. He’s been married for almost 17 years to Sarah, and has two amazing daughters. His passion is to develop the gifts and potential of people in order for them to fulfill their God given destiny. He loves being in the mountains and fly-fishing. He is currently getting his Masters of Theology from Antioch School of Church Planting and Leadership.
Learn more about Mike