Institute for Christian Leadership
CULTIVATE → CONNECT → COMMISSION
At the Robert Whitehead Leadership Institute, we cultivate leaders, connect them with their communities, and commission them to influence the world. Our mission is to develop individuals who influence, inspire, and drive positive change in the world
Our Vision
At the Robert Whitehead Leadership Institute, we cultivate leaders, connect them with their communities, and commission them to influence the world.
Our Mission
To cultivate leaders who influence, inspire, and drive positive change.
Meet the Director
Dr. Thomas McSwain
I'm thrilled to introduce myself as the new Director of the Robert Whitehead Institute for Christian Leadership (ICL) here at William Carey University.
Over my years in pastoral ministry and academia, I've learned how vital it is not only to teach truth but to embody it within community. At ICL, our heartbeat is summarized by the C3 Impact Model — cultivate, connect, commission.
Here at ICL, we develop leaders, link them to their communities, and send them out to influence the world.
Every initiative flows from our mission: "to cultivate leaders who influence, inspire, and drive positive change," and rests on four core values:
- Integrity – which demands the highest ethical standards and personal responsibility.
- Innovation – which urges us to welcome fresh ideas and creative approaches to leadership formation.
- Inclusivity – which encourages diversity and the building of a supportive network.
- Influence – which equips our graduates to bring about meaningful transformation in church and society.
