Welcome to Tar Heel Leadership Empowering Pastors in North Carolina
Welcome to Tar Heel Leadership, your path to impactful pastoral ministry. Based in North Carolina, THL equips aspiring pastors with the skills, knowledge, and spiritual foundation to lead effectively.
Who we are
Our purpose at Tar Heel is to train, encourage, and equip Baptist pastors for greater effectiveness in life and leadership. We recognize that vocational ministry is a calling unlike any other; while outsiders may perceive it as merely preaching once a week, we understand its true depth and breadth. Ministry extends far beyond the church doors, encompassing diverse responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities, which is why our pastor training program is designed to address every aspect of pastoral life. THL equips pastors in North Carolina with the tools, knowledge, and foundation necessary for effective ministry leadership.
Building Leaders Creating Impact
Hands-on leadership
We develop confident leaders through real-world experience and expert mentorship, equipping them to lead with impact.
Purpose-Driven Growth
Our program instills servant leadership, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to meaningful, lasting change.
Influential Connections
We connect leaders with decision-makers in government, business, and nonprofits, expanding their reach and opportunities.
A Growing Network of Impactful Leaders
We are a thriving community dedicated to equipping and empowering churches, pastors, and leaders. Through mentorship, training, and support, we’re strengthening ministries and transforming lives.
Empowering Leaders with Knowledge
Explore our collection of livestreams, past sessions, and expert-led guides designed to equip you with the tools and insights to lead with confidence.
Comprehensive guide to leading a successful worship ministry
This video series offers practical insights for worship leaders on building a mission-driven ministry, selecting songs, and planning impactful services.
Catch the livestream
Stay connected no matter where you are by tuning into our latest live stream. Engage with current teachings and events in real time, ensuring you don't miss out.
Watch previous sessions
Access the archive to watch past sessions on essential topics like leading change, partnering with laypeople, and preparing for spiritual challenges.
Stay Equipped with Upcoming events
Join us for live teachings, leadership training, and discussions designed to strengthen your ministry. Explore upcoming sessions and equip yourself with the tools to lead with confidence.
Steve Corts - Conflict in the Church
Alan Malchuk - Dealing with Stress and Burnout in Ministry
Mike Sparks - How to Stay in Ministry and Finish Well / Steve Corts - Essentials of Effective Preaching
Steve Corts - The Essentials for Leading Change in a Local Church
The Pastor’s Personal Evangelism and Developing a Culture of Evangelism / Graduation - All THL Groups are at Clemmons Campus
From our community
Hear from pastors and leaders who have been equipped, encouraged, and empowered through Tar Heel Leadership.
"Tar Heel Leadership was a blessing to me at a pivotal time in my ministry. After 25 years in full-time ministry, I was presented with many ideas I wish I had learned and applied much earlier in my ministry life."
“Tar Heel Leadership was used by God to be a true balm of healing within my soul during a very difficult time of my ministry life. I experienced loving guidance, correction, and gentle reminders of the high calling of UnderShepherding. The time spent with the facilitators and fellow pastors was truly refreshing."
"THL is the best pastor training I have attended. Dr. Corts and the team genuinely care for pastors, and it shows through the teaching, coaching, and interaction with the students. All is done with excellence from the course material, the teaching, the coaching, and even the meals."
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"Tar Heel Leadership was by far the most practical and effective pastoral leadership training program I have ever participated in. The information, care, relationships, and coaching that you receive from THL is worth every bit of time, energy, and resources that you put in. Every pastor should go through THL."
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"Participating in THL was an incredible blessing! Every month there was incredibly helpful information for Pastors and the cool part was how it was centered and born from the truth of the Word of God. In addition, one of the best parts was building relationships with other brothers in Christ."
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