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Formed by Jesus

 

Equipped to lead

 

Sent to transform the world one community at a time

Uptick Global is a 10-month leadership formation journey that equips emerging leaders to grow deeper in Christ, lead with greater influence, and multiply disciples in every nation.

Discover Your Calling

You sense God calling you to more...


Perhaps you're leading in ministry, business, education, healthcare, government, or your local church.
 

You love Jesus.
 

You care deeply about people.
 

You want your life to make an eternal difference.
 

But leadership can also feel lonely.
 

You long for trusted relationships, wise mentors, spiritual encouragement, and practical tools to lead faithfully.
 

You don't have to lead alone. 

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Experience Jesus-shaped Leadership

Most leadership programs just teach information. 
Uptick develops transformation.


You'll experience:

  • Spiritual formation rooted in the ways and words of Jesus 

  • Trusted relationships with leaders from around the world. 

  • Mentoring from experienced leaders 

  • Practical leadership tools you can apply immediately 

  • Lifelong friendships across cultures 

  • A multiplying vision that extends beyond graduation 

This is leadership that begins with discipleship.
 

Join the Journey

  • STEP ONE

    Apply and be accepted into a global cohort.

  • STEP TWO

    Journey monthly with leaders from around the world. Women-only, men-only, and mixed cohorts are available.

  • STEP THREE

    Receive mentoring, learning, and prayer.

  • STEP FOUR

    Develop rhythms that sustain lifelong leadershipo.

  • STEP FIVE

    Return to your community equipped to multiply disciples and develop other leaders.
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Belong to a Global Community

A map of the world. The nations highlighted in blue are ones in which Uptick alum live and minister.

Participants from over 30 nations.


Different languages.
 

Different cultures.
 

One Kingdom.
 

One mission.
 

One family.
 

An Upticker in the Philippines who is building a church in a remote region so villagers don’t need to travel far to attend church

A business leader in Indiana, USA who began discipling entrepreneurs to help them discover Kingdom purpose for their business.

A doctor in Indonesia who introduced healthier leadership rhythms to the hospital team

Eight leaders across Asia who launched discipling transformation groups in English, Chinese, Khmer, Telugu, Laos/Thai, and Bahasa Indonesia.

A picture of Uptick Global: ABWU 2024-2025 graduates. They are holding their certificates of completion.

The UPTICK Global: ABWU 2024-2025 cohort's graduation ceremony 
in Hong Kong at the ABWU Presidents and Leaders Summit.

Grow in Leadership & Discipleship

After completing Uptick, you'll leave with

  • greater confidence in God's calling

  • deeper spiritual rhythms

  • practical leadership skills

  • healthy leadership practices

  • a trusted global network

  • a mentor and lifelong friendships

  • a clear strategy for multiplying leaders.

If you would like more details about the content of an Uptick Global cohort, the syllabus will be available on September 14, 2026.

Influence Your Community

Our Vision

We believe God is raising up Christians across every nation to lead with wisdom, humility, courage, and Christlike character.

 

As these leaders flourish...

 

families flourish, 

churches flourish,

organizations flourish,

communities flourish,

nations flourish.

 

Leadership changes lives when Jesus changes leaders.

Take the Next Step

God has uniquely positioned you to influence others.


Whether your calling is in ministry, business, education, healthcare, government, or the marketplace, your leadership can become a catalyst for lasting Kingdom impact.


The journey begins with one step.
 

 

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