Europe and Spain

Europe, widely regarded as "post-Christian," represents a fertile mission field, with a population implosion, immigrant crisis, and increasing Muslim influence. We believe Europe is not lost, but is instead a center of culture and society that will once again be raised for the Glory of God.

Malaga, Fuengirola, and Mijas

We are blessed to be able to base the Leadership Academy in an amazing region–with access to the beach, the mountains, and the best that Spanish culture will have to offer! We won’t be sequestered at the school–we are members of the community and friends to our neighbors. Another interesting aspect of this region is the expatriate community of English-speaking people–which will ensure that we will never get too lost on the way to the market! This region is truly "international," and you will see that as you interact daily with Spaniards, Swedes, Germans, Brits, Dutch, North Africans, and others.

Mijas Pueblo is the name of the village where the Academy is located. It is an attractive village set in beautiful foothills near the Sierra Nevada mountains, with easy access to the Costa del Sol beaches, the Autovia, and the Malaga airport (Airport Code: AGP).

The Leadership Academy

Learning: NEW FOR SUMMER 2010 TERM: The Academy classrooms and offices will be held in a dedicated premises, centrally located near the main square of Mijas Pueblo. We are currently developing this business space into a community centre/cafe that will be open to the public. For learning environment, please see the Teaching Style page. Classes will run Monday through Thursday, during mornings and afternoons. Friday through Saturday will have opportunities to live out what you have learned during the week, experience the Spanish culture, and enjoy relationships and community.

Living: For the majority of the interns, you will live in dormitory-style rooms with up to 3 or other interns in houses within a 5-minute walk of the classroom. Be prepared for very warm summers and cool and wet winters! Each house has its own kitchen and living spaces.

Families with children will be required to establish short-term leases in the local village. Leadership Academy staff will arrange for rental properties according to availability, location, and desired number of bedrooms/amenities. Don’t worry, there are plenty of furnished apartments for rent here, with reasonable rates.