The Jack W. Hayford
School of Pastoral Nurture

A Leadership Advancement Program

Focused on increasing ministry effectiveness of pastors and leaders and facilitating personal growth and renewal. Join a small group of pastors (limited to 35-45) and spend an intensive week with Pastor Jack Hayford in disciplined reflection and interaction. In this small setting you will:

  • Be with, talk to, question, and "feel the pulse of" Pastor Hayford, as he opens his heart to you as one of this small group;
  • Discuss key themes, concepts, and values that build a mindset and lifestyle for a true servant-and-shepherd-hearted ministry;
  • Receive practical input as Pastor Jack opens the Word, offers biblical and expositional insights, and guidelines for shaping a congregation's life. exposition and sermonic resources;
  • Profit from a lifetime of lessons learned as a leader, as Pastor Hayford relates personal stories of how the Holy Spirit processed life-long shaping for truly fruitful, faithful, enduring ministry.

Our Target:

"I want to help cultivate the soil of the Pastor's soul, to contribute to the Pastor's strengthened grip on the Shepherd's role as one pursues an honest-hearted quest for increasing effectiveness as a "laborer together with Christ" as He "builds His Church." .

Consultations will take place in these contexts:

  • Collegial — Pastor Hayford will set forth key concepts which govern his mindset for ministry. These sessions are highly interactive, providing opportunity for pastors not only to hear Dr. Hayford's thinking on the themes indicated, but to inquire, "pick his brain," and give both observations and contributions.

  • Classroom — Pastor Hayford will focus on a specific Bible book in each Consultation, providing for thematic and expository examination of those timeless principles that establish roots, nourish growth and secure lasting foundations while developing a stable body-life in a local church. In depth attention is given to pivotal themes, question-answer times seek to offer and explore real solutions to real challenges leaders face today.

  • Intimate — Pastor and Mrs. Hayford will host an evening at their home one evening, providing a "breakaway" for those present at each Consultation. These evenings usually include a barbecue at the parsonage, followed by a time of praise and warm fellowship, with a mini-concert by a noted Christian artist.

    • Continuing Education credit is awarded and either graduate or baccalaureate credit is available.

Five Levels of Consultations:

  • Consultation I
    The Pastor's Personal Life, with Perspectives on the Congregation and Its Ministry

  • Consultation II
    The Pastor's Public Life, with Perspectives on Preaching and Passion in Ministry

  • Consultation III
    The Pastor's Professional Life, with Perspectives on Leadership, Administration, and Ministry Direction.

  • Consultation IV
    The Pastoral Couples Consultation, both Pastor Jack and Anna Hayford share interactively on building your ministry, while growing your own family and marriage and helping others do the same.  (Maximum registration: 30 couples - Offered once each year)
  • Consultation V
     “Leading Your Flock To Israel” is a mentoring tour of the Holy Land, with teaching at key sites, and guidelines throughout for confidently leading your own here with insight and inspiration.

Consultation Dates:

  • See individual Consultations for available dates.


Consultation Fee:

  • The consultation fee is $750 for a week and includes most meals and all breakaway event expenses.  Participants may arrange to stay in the home of a member of The Church On The Way or at local motels for a discounted rate.