Discerning Leadership Program

May the Christ-child who revealed the hidden face of God be our model of leadership and service. Merry Christmas from the DL-JCAP team.

New Australian research study affirms the important contribution of immersion programs to student formation in servant leadership.

"In a world where young people are actively seeking out leadership role models, it is hard to go past the example of St Ignatius and the men and women he continues to inspire. The intentional development of servant leadership attributes through service-learning should be a particular focus for Ignatian institutions striving to maintain their fundamental character. For the charism to continue in an era of declining numbers and influence, it is essential to develop a pathway for young men and women to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the Ignatian ‘way of proceeding’." - Dr Antony Sindone

Developing the next generation of servant leaders - Jesuits Australia In an Ignatian context, service moves beyond humanitarian concerns to a deeper and more profound understanding of God in all things and people.

"Synodality is an attitude, an openness, a willingness to understand. Speaking of the Church now, this means each and every member of the church has a voice and a role to play through prayer, reflection… through a process. There are many ways that could happen, but of dialogue and respect of one another. To bring people together and to understand that relationship, that interaction, that creating opportunities of encounter, is an important dimension of how we live our life as church." - Pope Leo XIV

Synodality: Exclusive Interview with Pope Leo XIV In a world of deep division, Pope Leo calls synodality an “antidote to polarization.” He explains how this process of listening and walking together can help...

DLP (Discerning Leadership Program) helped me to develop an attitude of embracing the squilibrio in our VUCA time and to have the courage to be vulnerable. I have become more willing to give more space for deep listening in developing effective communication and transformation." - Irsan Rimawal SJ (DLP 2023 participant)

Leadership in VUCA times | Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific The Discerning Leadership Program (DLP) taught me about synodality, discernment, effective communication, and conflict resolution in leading and managing an organisation. The programme held at the Ateneo de Manila University from 5 to 11 January began with our personal context and the church in a vo...

"How can one lead in times of crisis? What characteristics does a leader need to have in order to face volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous situations? How can a leader transform a crisis moment into one that speaks of hope, grace, and light? How can one lead a broken but blessed community of God’s people to participate in the realisation of Jesus’ vision of a world where no one is left behind, where each one lacks nothing, and where each being is able to live life to the fullest? All these sound daunting and yet these are real questions that leaders of dioceses, parishes, religious congregations, institutions, and pastoral ministries face." - Sr Beth Sulleza RSCJ

Learning to become a synodal leader | Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific How can one lead in times of crisis? What characteristics does a leader need to have in order to face volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous situations? How can a leader transform a crisis moment into one that speaks of hope, grace, and light? How can one lead a broken but blessed community of....