April 06, 2026–May 29, 2026 August 17, 2026–October 08, 2026
Even with experience in innovation design, shifting from ideating and designing projects to actually serving your audiences in innovative yet meaningful ways can feel like a challenge. With the Innovation Leadership course you will learn to create a team culture in which innovation thrives, craft compelling narratives that inspire your audiences to action, and lead changes that remain relevant through changing cultures, markets, and new seasons of ministry!
Lifetime access to the Innovation Leadership Course, complete with 7 lessons, 7 projects (test flights), and 8 live interactive sessions.Course Modules: *Foundation for Innovation Leadership : Blast from the past? More like foolproofing for the future! Start prayerfully, think clearly, and craft mission plans that transform today’s visions into tomorrow’s innovations. *Creating a Culture of Innovation : Learn how to create a team culture where ideas come alive, and innovation doesn’t just survive—it thrives! *The Power of Presentation : Once upon a time, great storytelling inspired an innovation movement! Master the art of effective narration & visual design in this module. *Marketing in Ministry : We’ve done the math! Ministry Marketing = Missional Effectiveness. But where do you even start? This module! *Innovating within the Global Church : You innovate better when you serve alongside the Body of Christ, together! Learn how to lead innovation missions that grow your church’s ability to fulfill the Great Commission. *Systems Thinking : Organizations are like engines – complex, intricate, and filled with multiple nuanced connections. Get ready to do a systems check to identify challenges and develop the skills needed to ensure smooth running! *The Road to Change : We’ve come to the end of the road, but the journey is never really finished! Gear up to design an innovative future for both yourself and your ministry, using love, humility, and unity as your roadmap.
Applied Learning : Practice the new concepts you will learn each week through purposeful activities designed to help you apply innovation to your unique situation! Interactive Sessions : Join your cohort and instructors for a special weekly call on Zoom. Dive into discussions, share experiences, and watch a live demo of 1 NEW innovation tool each week!Downloadable Resource Library : Get access to 50+ innovation resources (including scrum boards, reality trees, priority matrixes, business model canvases, and more!) that you can download for use digitally or in print for yourself and your teams. Community Engagement : You’ll never walk alone! Ask questions, discuss ideas, or share updates with like-minded kingdom innovators in the Innovation Community. If you’re a paid community member, you’ll also enjoy exclusive access to special masterclasses, webinars, “mini” courses and unlock special certificates that showcase your mastery in specific innovation skills!Learn on-the-go : Enjoy flexibility while learning! Access all your Launchpad lessons, resources, tools, & community channels on desktop & mobile devices, anytime, anywhere. Certification of Achievement: Display your innovation leadership expertise with a digital certificate that you can add to your LinkedIn profile or CV upon completing your course! … And we’re not done yet! Innovation is a lifelong mission, so you’ll have lifetime access to ALL lessons, resources, and the global community. Happy Innovating!
If you already have a solid understanding of innovation design and are comfortable using core tools to create impactful solutions, it might be time to take your skills to the next level with the Innovation Leadership course!
You’ll learn how to create effective roadmaps to lead innovation, future-proof your organization to adapt to changing seasons, and build a culture where innovation flourishes and creates lasting impact in your ministry, workplace, or community.
If you’re excited about equipping yourself with the mindset and practical tools needed to lead change and create efficient innovation systems , click the button below to get started!
Not quite there yet? No worries! Start with the
Innovation Thinking Course to build a solid foundation before you launch into Innovation Leadership.
join now I’ve been with Cru for 35 years, but it’s only since the Launchpad that innovation has been on my radar. What I learned laid a foundation that was so significant, informative, and shaping for me! I’ve come alive in leadership, ministry, creativity, and doing new things. So many things that the Launchpad built into me are part of my muscle memory in the way I lead now, which was not the case prior. I’m really grateful and it’s a tremendous experience!
Bill Kollar
Evangelistic Initiatives Director, Cru