PROGRAM PHASES

SESSIONS
VIRTUAL
April 7 to June 11, 2026
Six thematic modules with specialized speakers.

EXPERIENCE
WASHINGTON DC
August 10-14, 2026
A week of training, interaction and networking in DC

MENTORING
INDIVIDUAL
March to August 2027
Individual mentoring sessions according to each scholarship recipient's priority.
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
-SPECIAL EDITION 2026-
The CCPL Political Leadership Program offers a comprehensive training experience, blending online and in-person components, tailored for 50 young Latin Americans aged between 20 and 33.
Participants possess professional qualifications and experience in the realm of politics and government.
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The 50 participants are selected each year from applications made by public leaders, political parties, organizations, churches and pastoral associations from 23 different countries.
The course is led by exceptional lecturers, authors, and influential leaders of various nationalities. These mentors possess robust spiritual, academic, and political training.
Throughout six thematic modules, they will explore the question: How does God want us to govern nations?


Calendar:
Application Period: February 2 to 27
Interview Process: March 2 to 20
Announcement of Selected Players: Tuesday, March 24
Opening Session: Tuesday, April 7
Virtual Sessions: April 7 to June 11, 2026
DC Experience: August 10-14, 2026
Graduation Ceremonies: June 11 and August 13
Individual Mentoring: March to August 2027
WASHINGTON D.C.
EXPERIENCE

GUEST SPEAKERS
In the past five years, distinguished speakers have contributed to both the online program and the in-person sessions in Washington DC, among others:

Johnny and Elizabeth Enlow

Sebastian
Gorka

Cesar
Vidal

Rep. Mark
Harris

Mike
González

Tony
Perkins

Milena
Mayorga

Brent
Sadler

Gerald
Regier

Pachi
Valencia

Alex
Tarascio

Landa
Cope

Doug
Burleigh

Bethany
J anzen

Melvin
Rivera

Andres
Martinez

Matthew
Tree

Rafael
Struve

Kelly
Gee

Mario
Bramnick

Macarena
Olona

Travis
Weber

Germán
Chica

Ryan
Brann

Mark
Beliles

Veronica
Abad

Astrid
Gamez

Marcos
Schotgues

Viviane
Morales

Arielle
From the Turk

Kristina
Hjelkrem

Spencer
Chretien

Mary
Vigil

Quena
Gonzalez

Chris and Phyllis Halverson

David
Closson

Lorena
Rios

Arnoldo
Wiens

Joseph
Humire

Max
Primorac

Milagros Aguayo

Art
Lindsley

Fabricio
Alvarado

Nadia
Marquez

Jay W.
Richards

Gerardo
Amarilla

Sonia
González-Boysen

Armando
Castillo

Rossa Yvonne
Nuñez

Carlos Eduardo
Acosta

Steve
Cordon

Fabio
Criales

Irene
Squillaci

Alejandro
Ospina

José
Gonzalez

Luis Fernando
Arias

Marcelo
Diaz

Camilo
Bedoya

Carlos
Paredes

Carlos
Dimas

Sara
Arcila

Xesus
Suarez

Samuel
Lowry

Julio
Fernández

Michelle
Rivera

Maximiliano
López

Richard
Muñoz

Hugo
Balderrama

Maria Claudia
Lombo

Alexander
Jaimes

Nehemías
Merchant

Miriam
Donati

Guille y Milu Ledesma

Alejandro
Ospina

Esteban
Wiens
Five recommendations for organizations and leaders nominating young leaders for the
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