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Building Tomorrows Leaders

Boost Your Education & Career with Our Partnerships

Our Partnership Commitment

Our partnership commitment with our Christian leadership institute and academic partners emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and shared knowledge. We aim to foster growth, inspire leadership, and achieve excellence through collective effort.

Why Our Partnerships Matter

Once you find your purpose and passion for leadership with CLI, continue your journey with one of our academic partners.

Headstart in Higher Education

Our academic partnerships offer a headstart in higher education by providing access to expertise, resources, and opportunities. The leadership academy experience with CLI enhances learning experiences, fosters innovation, and prepares students for success.

Financial Savings

Individuals can save money by transferring credit hours to other universities and completing their degrees for a lower cost. These academic partnerships make education more accessible and affordable.

Enhanced Career Preparation

Our partnerships enhance career preparation by providing leadership classes online, group learning experiences, networking opportunities, and access to leadership expertise. These academic partnerships equip students with the skills needed for future success.

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Southeastern University

CLI graduates who complete a full two-year track with a passing grade are eligible to receive transfer credits at Southeastern University.

Leadership Track graduates can receive up to 6 transfer credit hours toward undergraduate degrees

Ministry Track graduates can receive up to 12 transfer credit hours toward undergraduate degrees

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Manna University

CLI graduates who complete a full two-year track with a passing grade are eligible to receive transfer credits at Manna University.

Leadership Track graduates can receive up to 15 transfer credit hours toward undergraduate degrees

Ministry Track graduates can receive up to 30 transfer credit hours toward undergraduate degrees

CLI graduates are also eligible to receive up to 9 transfer credit hours toward graduate degrees

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Colorado Christian University

CLI is a partner with Colorado Christian University. Individuals who attend CLI receive a 20% discount for undergraduate online courses and a 10% discount for graduate online courses.

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Definition Church

Definition Church is our church. CLI was birthed from Definition Church, which has a desire to develop healthy Christian leaders. We believe our culture needs these Christian leaders in the ministry and marketplace. It is our honor and privilege to serve alongside them in this mission.

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Reliant Mission

Our partnership with Reliant Mission focuses on developing and equipping the next generation of Christian leaders. Together, we provide resources, referrals, and opportunities to nurture individuals on their developmental journey to ministry leadership.

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