The Peacemakers Leadership Development Institute

Equipping the Next Generation to Lead with Courage, Conviction, and Compassion

Introducing the Peacemakers Leadership Development Institute (PLDI)

Our organization is excited to expand our mission by launching a new initiative aimed at cultivating the next generation of leaders. Building on our extensive leadership experience and broad network of partners, we will now provide high school and college students with meaningful opportunities to develop their leadership skills and make a positive impact in their communities.

Through the Peacemakers Leadership Development Institute (PLDI), students will receive dynamic leadership training while working alongside respected community leaders, faith-based organizations, and nonprofit partners. This initiative is designed to empower young leaders to engage in real-world issues and make a lasting difference.

Our Vision

To raise up a generation of high school (grades 10-12) and college students who are spiritually grounded, socially aware, and skillfully equipped to serve as catalysts for peace, reconciliation, and justice—both in their local communities and across the nation.

“Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.”
– Matthew 5:9 –

Curriculum Structure

The PLDI is a multi-tiered leadership development program built on three pillars. Each component includes core workshops, mentoring, experiential learning, and public service.

1. Character Formation (Who You Are)

Leading from Within

Focus: Identity, faith, integrity, and emotional maturity
Workshops Include:

The Anatomy of a Peacemaker: Identity & Calling
Mental Health and Emotional Intelligence

2. Cultural Intelligence & Reconciliation (What You Understand)

Leading Across Differences

Focus: Racial healing, historical literacy, respectful dialogue, bias awareness
Workshops Include:

Uprooting Division: The History of Race, Politics, and Faith in America
Bridging the Gap: Understanding Culture and Context

3. Community Impact & Civic Engagement (What You Do)

Leading for Change

Focus: Service, advocacy, organizing, and public witness
Workshops Include:

Public Speaking & Storytelling for Social Impact
How to Start a Peace Project (local or campus-based)

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