Our Identity
Leadership as Service, Theology as Lived Truth
Cedar-Field Leadership and Theological Institute exists to combine spiritual depth with intellectual discipline, leadership competence, and community impact.
Cedar-Field Leadership and Theological Institute exists to combine spiritual depth with intellectual discipline, leadership competence, and community impact.
Cedar-Field Leadership and Theological Institute (CLTI) is established as a faith-based academic and leadership formation institution committed to raising biblically grounded, ethically sound, intellectually alert, and socially responsible leaders for the Church, society, and the public sphere.
The Institute exists to combine spiritual depth with intellectual discipline, leadership competence, and community impact. CLTI understands leadership as service, theology as lived truth, and education as formation of the whole person—spirit, soul, and body.
The Institute places equal emphasis on character formation, doctrinal clarity, ministerial skill, leadership ethics, and contextual relevance.
To become a leading theological and leadership formation institute that produces spiritually mature, intellectually equipped, and socially transformative leaders for Africa and the global Church.
The mission of CLTI is to:
The Institute is guided by seven foundational values that shape every aspect of our community, learning, and leadership formation.
Scripture as the final authority for faith, doctrine, and practice. The Word of God is the foundation of all our teaching and formation.
Commitment to prayer, holiness, and Christlike character. We cultivate spiritual disciplines and deep relationship with God.
Excellence, honesty, and rigor in scholarship. We uphold the highest standards of intellectual pursuit grounded in truth.
Leadership modeled after Christ's humility and service. We train leaders who lead by serving and exercise authority with integrity.
Transparency and responsibility in conduct and governance. We maintain the highest ethical standards in all our operations.
Mutual respect, unity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive environment where diverse members grow together in Christ.
Engaging theology and leadership within real-life contexts. We address contemporary challenges with biblical wisdom and practical solutions.
Cedar-Field Leadership and Theological Institute affirms the historic Christian faith as revealed in Scripture and confessed by the Church throughout the ages.
CLTI adopts an integrative approach to learning where theology, leadership, and practice interact continuously. Learning is not limited to the classroom but extends to spiritual disciplines, mentorship, ministry exposure, and community engagement.