What is the Forum of Christian Leaders?
The Forum of Christian Leaders (FOCL) exists to unite, equip, and resource evangelical leaders toward the end of world evangelism and the renewal of the biblical church. Our ministry consists of the following four components:
- Forum Initiatives: Spiritual and leadership development opportunities that provide intensive, specialized training for small groups of evangelical leaders
- Forum Movement: Local and regional events organized by European Leadership Forum participants that provide training and outreach throughout Europe in native languages (Example: forumeast.eu/en/)
- Forum Global: Strategies that share the European church’s leadership lessons with the global church, includes online media library and free webinars (Example: www.foclonline.org/resources)
Why Europe?
Many still view Europe through the lens of its Christian past. However, this perception differs greatly from reality. Today, less than 2% of Europeans identify as evangelicals while nearly 18% are atheists or agnostics. European Christian leaders often feel overwhelmed and isolated. We aim to serve and encourage these leaders as they seek to be faithful to their callings.
Moreover, we recognize that Europe has enjoyed unique influence on the international stage. Many movements have European origins, including the Renaissance, the Scientific Revolution, and Postmodernism. These ideologies have shaped modern cultures, sparked global conflicts, and informed generations of leaders. We believe to invest in the Gospel in Europe is to invest in the Gospel for the world at large.
Why work for FOCL?
- Serve evangelical leaders from across the world: Through their work, FOCL employees help connect, train, and encourage brothers and sisters from all over the globe.
- Develop a wide range of skills: Because FOCL is a small organization, employees “wear many different hats” and therefore have the opportunity to develop skills in a way they wouldn’t in a more traditional, strictly departmental work environment.
- Travel to Europe: All full-time employees travel to Poland each May to help facilitate the European Leadership Forum Annual Meeting. Many take advantage of the opportunity for personal European travel following the event.
- Join a close-knit team of fellow believers: The FOCL team is small and committed to loving and supporting one another in ways related to both work and life outside of the office.
- Grow your faith: FOCL's work naturally provides opportunity for discussion of God and faith. In addition, FOCL team members participate in weekly devotions that consist of viewing a lecture or sermon followed by small group discussion during which staff are invited to share personal challenges/needs as they feel comfortable.
