Two weeks ago the first Leadership Academy in Zambia was launched. 20 young leaders from across Lusaka (the capital city) have begun a one year journey of training in missional leadership.

Over the next 12 months they will receive further training workshops, monthly coaching conversations and a series of evening community gatherings. A group of 24 senior leaders were also trained to act as coaches to the younger group.

This is the first Academy to take place in sub-Saharan Africa. We’re very...