{"id":50152,"date":"2026-01-09T09:14:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/?page_id=50152"},"modified":"2026-04-23T20:30:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T19:30:24","slug":"student-leadership-formacion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/student-leadership-formacion\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Leadership Formaci\u00f3n"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Formaci\u00f3n is a life-changing, year-long Christian leadership development opportunity for current and potential student group leaders from all over Europe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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It is the first stage of IFES Europe<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s leadership development pathway that has provided new leaders for national movements and the wider church.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our students have come back with a changed perspective and priorities… accompanied by a clear direction and a bursting enthusiasm – it is simply overwhelming!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Developing leaders with character<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The world desperately needs strong, morally sound leaders \u2013 from politics and business to science, culture, education and the church. So do national Christian student movements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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With a strong emphasis on character formation as well as knowledge and skills, this tried and tested IFES program is designed to grow leaders equipped to impact their universities, their societies, and ultimately the whole of Europe for years to come, as they embark on their careers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Each new Formaci\u00f3n cohort explores leadership in relation to a biblical theme chosen specifically for its relevance to the current European context.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I learned that I\u2019m a leader, but we make decisions together. It\u2019s not about “I”, but about <\/em>“us”.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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I gained a lot of experience in many areas. I want to mentor some of my non-believing friends and tell them more about Jesus… I realise how to better start conversations with non-Christians.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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PAST FORMACI\u00d3N PARTICIPANTS <\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Exploring kingdom leadership in a supportive community<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Within the close-knit Formaci\u00f3n learning community, students explore what leadership looks like in God\u2019s kingdom. Throughout the program, a variety of speakers help them think in depth about who God is, and reflect on their role in serving him in their own contexts.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Students will:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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