The Howard Guinness Leadership Trust is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to the training and development of Christian leaders, with a particular focus on youth and educational ministry. It operates as a sustainable, long-term funding base to attract, retain, and equip faithful and effective leaders associated with CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) to serve in various educational and outreach contexts.

Mission and Purpose

The Trust was established to prevent mission drift by creating a dependable financial foundation to support leadership development within CRU. It aims to foster leadership for generations to come through investing in Christian leadership training and outdoor education initiatives. A significant emphasis of the Trust is on outreach, notably because approximately 90% of students participating in CRU Educational Camps come from unchurched homes, making the leadership training a vital component of evangelistic efforts.

Activities and Impact

Annually, the Howard Guinness Leadership Trust allocates between 5% and 15% of its funds to train leaders who actively share the Christian gospel. These leaders engage with more than 14,000 students on CRU Educational Camps and reach over 100,000 students through school programs across New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, and Western Australia.

The Trust provides vocational education and training programs focused on leadership in Christian contexts, aiming to empower youth aged 15 to under 25, as well as adults aged 25 to under 65.

Leadership Development Outcomes

Graduates of programs supported by the Howard Guinness Leadership Trust often move into full-time ministry or leadership roles within the Christian community. The Trust encourages risk-taking and innovation in ministry, fostering a deep trust in divine guidance. Testimonials from alumni highlight the program's role in shaping their ministry callings and equipping them for service among diverse groups, including international students and culturally varied Bible study groups.

Governance

The Trust is managed by a trustee entity that oversees its operations and the distribution of funds to ensure alignment with its mission. Its activities are based in New South Wales, Australia, with a primary focus on regions served by CRU’s educational and leadership ministries.

This summary reflects the Howard Guinness Leadership Trust’s role as a key support organization for Christian leadership development in Australia, contributing to ongoing ministry and outreach efforts through well-supported and trained leaders[1][2][4].

[1] https://www.cru.edu.au/hglt [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/ab014c6d-3aaf-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/profile [3] https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.the_trustee_for_howard_guinness_leadership_trust.336539ffb25362de9d29bacae14f6c4b.html [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/ab014c6d-3aaf-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/documents/4bad448b-ed95-ec11-b400-00224892b895 [5] https://gradsfund.org/stepping-into-ministry-after-the-howard-guiness-project/