WHAT TO EXPECT
✦ Eight-week guided cohort, delivered online through the Moodle learning platform.
✦ Two 60-minute live sessions with Bishop Lambert W. Gates Sr.—open, candid conversation rather than lecture. Session dates announced after enrollment.
✦ Small and intimate by design—enrollment is limited to twenty-five participants.
✦ A Certificate of Completion to mark your work in the Founding Cohort.
✦ Begins October 5, 2026.
FOUNDING COHORT ENROLLMENT
Hold your seat today for just $38
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Your 15% non-refundable deposit locks in $50 off the $250 program fee—a total of just $200. Reserve at our table and receive a signed book from Bishop Gates.
Balance due in full by August 15, 2026
Founding members receive inaugural recognition & priority access to future cohorts.
Seats first come, first served
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
WHY GATES ACADEMY
Today’s leaders need more than inspiration—they need intentional development.
Gates Academy was created to equip pastors, ministers, and emerging leaders with practical
leadership tools, theological depth, and ministry wisdom for effective Kingdom service. Through
carefully designed learning experiences, participants grow in biblical understanding, leadership
effectiveness, and ministry excellence—engaging directly with Bishop Lambert W. Gates Sr. and one
another in a collaborative learning community.
The Founding Cohort marks the beginning of what we believe will become a lasting investment
in leaders for years to come. We would be honored to have you among the first.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND​
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✦ Pastors
✦ Ministers & church leaders
✦ Ministry staff
✦ Emerging & aspiring leaders
✦ Anyone seeking intentional leadership growth
FOUNDING MEMBERS RECEIVE​
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✦ Recognition as inaugural members of Gates Academy
✦ $50 savings on the program fee
✦ A signed book from Bishop Gates
✦ Priority access to future cohorts
✦ Invitation to a post-course roundtable with Bishop Gates