The Delta Leadership Residency
Launching Christian leaders into our world with confidence and direction
The Delta Leadership Residency
We are a 12-month leadership development experience for adults ages 18-24. You will receive next-level academics with real-world training to help you become a lifelong learner. Our program is designed to prepare you for what lies ahead. You benefit by:
Discovering who you are in Jesus, what your interests are, and how you can serve this world
Developing the ability to create, design, and execute a plan for ministry that is Christ-centered, relationally focused, and incredibly FUN
Gaining a network of Christian leaders invested in your future
Experience in christian camp programming and recruiting
Building biblical friendships and how to communicate with integrity
Fueling a passion to influence our world with hope and joy
The 6 Delta Anchors
Our path to unlocking our new life in Jesus
Discipleship
Spiritual Formation
Ministry Experience
Programming
Purposeful Trips
Community Life
Intentional Spiritual Formation
You will be challenged, equipped, and encouraged through solid academics, practical leadership skills, deep spiritual development, and working through ministry strategies. This training will prepare you for a 12-week capstone experience as Our Summer Program Team where you will put your skills into action.
The Classroom
Seeing Jesus in all of scripture
Reading books to enhance our expertise
Learning from professionals and professors
Designing programming for ministry
Ministry Work
Serve and host retreat weekends
ACCT Certified (Association for Challenge Course Technology)
Hospitality and Service
Local missions and Church involvement
Programming
Work alongside Program Director
Serve Fall and Winter Programs
Collaborate and plan for summer
Serve as Summer Program Team
Leadership Training
Mentoring from community leaders
Instruction and inspiration from guest professors
Experience in ministry and hospitality
Equipping in an environment of accountability and grace
What You Receive
Year long residency
Many meals covers (approx. 6 meals a week)
$400 Monthly Stipend
Access to College Credit
Fully covered purposeful trips
Total Cost to you
$6,200
After Discounts and Work
Price reflects the 2024-2025 program.
Official 2025-2026 prices available May 1.
*additional $225 per class for college credit.
See classes below.
Academic Partners
Our program has been built with Anchor Christian University to provide up to 24 college credits that transfer smoothly across different colleges.
Del•ta
/'deltə/ • noun
A distinct point where a single river changes course and diverges into channels that flow into a larger sea. The Delta Leadership Residency offers the potential to experience course change and personal defining moments that direct the flow of your life toward new possibilities and opportunities.
Program Leadership
Tim Keene, Director of The Delta Leadership Residency, has 15+ years of ministry experience as a pastor, teacher, coach, and camp program director. He loves being outside, keeping active, and playing. His wife Sarah and three children (Carter, Norah, and Lilah) are his favorite people to enjoy life with.
Allie Kawiecki, Delta Program Manager, was raised in Connecticut, and graduated from Liberty University. During her free time, you can find her playing lacrosse or hanging with friends! Allie is passionate about discipleship and desires to use her gifts to help raise up the next generation for Christ.
FAQs
The progam begins the last week of August 2025 and ends the second week of August 2026.
You receive housing in one of four cabin apartments that have been remodeled and updated to be all-season ready with heat, air conditioning, full baths, and full furnishings. An additional cabin has been remodeled to be a community hub with a full kitchen, eating area, living room, and laundry. All are equipped with Wi-Fi.
We will take various trips during the course of the program. These trips vary in purpose, but each is designed to enhance our leadership skills. We will take time to serve our community, we will take adventure trips that include activities like backpacking and whitewater rafting, and we will retreat together for training and spiritual formation.
Applications are always being accepted. The program is open to 16 students, so apply as soon as possible to be considered for the upcoming academic year.
In our program we provide an educational program for all students regardless of their enrollment in ACU or not. This is part of our leadership development. Each student will read books, work on projects, and be trained in ministry. Any student who is interested in getting college credit for our program will pay an additional $225 for each of our classes that have been approved by Anchor Christian University (link the name to their website). With the additional cost, there will be additional assignments to frame their learning.
Every morning, we will have staff meetings and daily devotions. Throughout the week, you will have time to work on your coursework, join a Camp Carl department team, learn from mentors and learn to mentor others, engage in a local college ministry called Campus Focus, and hear from engaging and experienced guest speakers. On weekends, we will often be hosting retreats and serving to provide programming along with Camp Carl staff. Typically, you will be off most Sundays and Mondays. We desire that you attend a vibrant local church on Sundays, and can help you get connected that way, if needed.