Akademie für christliche Führungskräfte (AcF)

The Academy for Christian Leaders (AcF) is a non-profit foundation under civil law based in Gummersbach. Founded in 1998 by entrepreneur Karl Schock, it has been offering courses and degree programs for leaders from churches, non-profit organizations, and businesses since 1999. The AcF combines theological and management science content into a modular, practice-oriented leadership program. In cooperation with universities such as Kairos University (USA) and the University of Pretoria/UNISA, it offers recognized certificates and master's degrees. On-site events and webinars are offered at various locations throughout Germany.

AcF sees itself as a bridge between professionalism and spirituality: Our goal is to highly qualify Christian leaders professionally while simultaneously imparting biblical leadership principles. We promote the transfer from theory to practice through modular programs that holistically combine personal, theological, and methodological competencies. In doing so, we are guided by the Christian guiding principle, "Whoever wants to be first among you must be ready to serve others" (Matthew 20:26).

The AcF funding programs are aimed at (future) leaders in the profit and nonprofit sectors who wish to carry out their leadership responsibilities professionally on a Christian foundation. This includes leaders of congregations, Christian organizations, NGOs, as well as employees and executives in private and public companies. The programs are designed for individuals who are already in leadership positions or aspire to such roles and seek educational offerings that are both scientifically grounded and spiritually shaped.