CLP

The Program

Huntingdon College seeks faithful, kingdom-minded women and men committed to service as leaders in Campus Ministries and in Montgomery-area congregations. Students accepted into the Kingwood Initiative Church Leadership Program (CLP) will have a four-year experience developing their leadership skills working alongside the Chaplain of the College and local church pastors and ministry staffs.

Huntingdon celebrates its connection not only to the United Methodist Church, but also to churches of many denominations located throughout the City of Montgomery as well as the smaller towns and rural areas of the surrounding River Region. Students in the Church Leadership Program will learn and practice a variety of skills, including worship planning, writing Bible and spiritual life studies, and preaching and teaching. A student interested in the Church Leadership Program should demonstrate a strong track record as a leader in the local church or in other ministry settings, clubs or organizations while in high school, and have a willingness to make involvement in the religious life program of Huntingdon College—both on- and off-campus—the cornerstone of their collegiate life outside the classroom.

Applications for the Church Leadership Program will be reviewed by the Office of Admission and the Chaplain of the College. Strong candidates will be invited to interview with the Chaplain. Acceptance into the CLP carries a $16,000 scholarship (for students entering in fall 2025), renewable for a total of four years, with the following expectations:

Eligibility for Consideration:

Note: Because of the time commitment involved in this program, the CLP is not open to students who are involved in intercollegiate athletic teams, Esports, the Presidential Scholars Program, dance, cheer, or band.

To be considered for the CLP, a student must:

• Apply and be admitted to Huntingdon College without conditions;
• Complete the CLP Application and submit it, along with a resume that includes your leadership and involvement in high school and community activities;

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until all CLP spaces are awarded.