Our impact

Over 400 people have participated in Arrow in the UK and Ireland, and over 2,000 worldwide. 

Founded by Leighton Ford in 1991 in the US, Arrow trains Christian leaders aged 25–40 to be led more by Jesus, lead more like Jesus, and lead more to Jesus. The 18-month programme combines residentials, mentoring and peer groups, focusing on three key areas: character, leadership and evangelism.

Having experienced the impact of the programme first-hand in the US, James Lawrence, CPAS Leadership Champion, launched Arrow in the UK in 1999. James recalls, ‘It was a significant transformative process. The emphasis on character and Christ-likeness has stayed with me.’

Since 1999, alumni have gone on to serve as vicars, pastors, chaplains, children and youth ministers, church planters, archdeacons, bishops, theological educators and more.

Knowing whose you are and your identity in Jesus is what sustains you,’ shares Jo, the current Head of Arrow UK. ‘The legacy of Arrow is equipping faithful leaders to run that race full of the Spirit, lead and sustained by Christ until the very end.’

We thank God and our faithful supporters for making this ministry possible.