The 2025 ELO Oxford Leadership Cohort and Instructors

In the heart of Oxford, history met purpose. A cohort of Christian entrepreneurs and leaders from three continents came together in Oxford's historic halls for a week of bold ideas, faith-filled conversations, and life-impacting leadership formation.

Where else can you:

• Share dinner at a centuries-old estate before diving into megatrends shaping the future of business?
• Wrestle with the ethical frontiers of AI and innovation alongside Dr. John Lennox?
• Be challenged by Oxford's finest scholars to engage faith courageously in the public square?
• Walk the same streets as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, reflecting on centuries of Christian witness?

Oxford 2025 proved what makes the program unique: a curated fusion of world-class instruction, a Christian worldview, and a global peer community. Participants left with practical strategies, renewed courage, and a more profound sense of calling to lead with Kingdom impact.

"This experience has been outstanding. I recommend it to any business owner, entrepreneur, leader...anyone who seeks to lead. This is a great opportunity to build your network and your thought capacity; to challenge and stretch. Especially if you're seeking to leverage your faith in the marketplace as a Christian. It's been a great experience. I would do it again." ~ A. Hughes

Themes That Shaped the Week

• Strategic foresight: Chris Kutarna urged leaders to move from "map-takers to map-makers" in navigating disruption.
• Faith in action: Nigel Biggar reminded us to engage boldly in public life with prudence and courage.
• AI through a biblical lens: John Lennox and others pressed critical questions for leaders stewarding technology.
• Flourishing leadership: From Harvard's Human Flourishing Program to Jon Beale's training on "flow states," leaders explored how to build thriving people and teams.
• Entrepreneurship & innovation: UK voices like Dan Maudhub and Gary Grant showed what faithful entrepreneurship looks like in practice.

"The week, it really surprised me. The novel and new information found outside of the typical curriculum—and the level of the instructors. It was incredibly unique." ~ G. Hoftyzer

"I highly recommend this program for anyone, regardless of where you are in your career. You can always be a learner." ~ S. Webb

What's Next: Oxford 2026 + ELO Forums This Fall

Couldn't join us in Oxford? The journey returns in 2026. Email kyla@elonetwork.org to join the waiting list; spaces are already 50% committed.

Plus, this fall, the ELO Forums in Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Toronto will gather Christian marketplace leaders for another round of inspiration, strategy, and networking.

With dynamic speakers—including Angel Studios Co-Founder Jeffrey Harmon—and an exclusive Angel Studios membership gift for every attendee, these one-day events are designed to keep the momentum going for leaders who want to build businesses of eternal impact.

Reserve your seat today and be part of the movement shaping a new era of meaning-driven leadership.