CHORD Connect

Giving students around the world the opportunity to work together, learn as a team and to connect with each other.

About CHORD Connect:

Over 1,400 participants have already enjoyed working in international groups since 2020. CHORD Connect is a class where all our students and alumni are invited to gather to learn and grow together to hear inspiring lessons and to connect with other students just like them around the world.

Each semester, the class is made up of 6 - 7 sessions of 2 hours each. The first hour of class contains the lesson portion of the course while the second hour includes breakout rooms of student discussion groups facilitated by a School of Mission staff. Each semester’s course work varies from group projects, personal reflections, creative activities; each with the goal of getting our students closer to Jesus’ heart, ministry and teachings.

CHORD Connect 2026 Semester 2

This Semester in CHORD Connect, 193 students from 29 countries are exploring Inspirational Leadership: The Journey to Christocentric Leadership.

Together, they are considering what it means to lead from a life deeply centered on Jesus- not simply through influence, skill, or position, but through spiritual formation, humility, and faithful service. Through Scripture, reflection, and practical discussion, students will examine how Christ shapes the heart, character, and calling of a leader. Our hope is that they will grow not only in their understanding of leadership, but in their capacity to lead others with the compassion, courage, and conviction of Christ.

Previous Semester Topics

  • 2026 SEMESTER 1

    Encountering Jesus in Mark’s Gospel

    An 8-week series walking through the Gospel of Mark, paying careful attention to God’s work in Being, Knowing, and Doing.

  • 2025 SEMESTER 2

    The Seven Values of Leadership Formation

    An 8-week series dedicated to teaching on the CHORD Seven Values of Leadership Formation.

  • 2025 SEMESTER 1

    Being

    An 8-week series on Being in Christ– the daily transformational work that the Holy Spirit does in us.

  • 2024 SEMESTER 1

    ICOC History

    A 10-week semester about the history of the ICOC in each region around the world.

  • 2023 SEMESTER 2

    Biblical Preaching

    A 10-week series on biblical preaching and teaching in a post-modern Christian world.

  • 2023 SEMESTER 1

    Raising Healthy Leaders
    Intimacy With God
    Hot Topics

  • 2022 SEMESTER 2

    Sheep, Goats, & Social Media

    A 10-week semester focused on how social media effects communication in churches.

  • 2022 SEMESTER 1

    Into All the World

    A 10-week series on the Great Commission.

  • 2021 SEMESTER 2

    May They All Be One

    A 10-week semester based on Jesus’ prayer for unity amongst God’s people.

  • 2021 SEMESTER 1

    ICOC History

    A 10-week semester about the history of the ICOC in each region around the world.

  • 2020 SEMESTER 2

    They Spoke So Effectively

    A 10-week series on speaking, preaching and teaching in a post-modern Christian world.