University of Northwestern to hold SOAR conference this April

The University of Northwestern will hold a SOAR conference where they will train and enhance leadership among attendees in April. Image: University of Northwestern

University of Northwestern in St. Paul, Minnesota, will hold the “SOAR: Called to Lead 2023” conference on Tuesday, April 18, on Snelling Avenue. 

At this conference, participants will be able to elevate and develop their personal and professional leadership experiences. 

SOAR: Called to Lead Conference 2023

The University of Northwestern believes that everyone can be a Christ-centered leader. SOAR: Called to Lead Conference will enhance leaders' careers and networks. They will also grow as "Godly" leaders. 

According to the news released by the university, participants can raise their personal and professional leadership development through a wide array of learning activities. 

It also stated that it would be a wonderful opportunity to earn professional development credits. 

The university is eager to help its students develop intellectually and spiritually through applicable coursework. They can also choose from various breakout sessions led by accomplished Northwestern alumni, who will impart their godly wisdom on leadership, networking, Christ in the workplace, personal branding, effective communication, and career advancement. 

Joel Onyshuk, a university alumnus, will be the guest speaker at this conference. 

Onyshuk is a pastor at heart with a ministry education who also possesses a unique blend of business thought leadership, a heart for ministry, and a passion for people.

To boost employee engagement, cut turnover, and instill strong leadership best practices, many large and medium-sized businesses turn to Joel. 

Per the post, Joel is widely recognized as an authority in the service industry and manufacturing fields by Fortune 500 companies and global consulting firms.

The ticket to SOAR includes a keynote address, breakfasts, breakout sessions, employer engagement tables, and networking lunch. 

Ticket holders also have a chance to win prizes. 

About the University of Northwestern

The University of Northwestern is a Christian institution of higher education with a campus in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota. 

Since its founding in 1902, UNW has been educating future Christian leaders through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum.

According to the website, the university's mission is to cultivate its students' intellectual and spiritual development through a Christ-centered approach to higher education.

They also seek to lead their families, congregations, and communities in a way that honors God.

Christian Community at UNW

The students, faculty, and staff at UNW and Northwestern Media have committed to remain actively engaged in the St. Paul area.

This covenant with God and each other is the glue that holds them together and distinguishes them from the rest of the world. 

They hold that it is their sacred calling to submit to Christ's sovereignty, to learn from His Word, and to preach the good news of salvation through trust in Christ to all peoples everywhere.

The University of Northwestern is committed to providing a liberal arts education founded on the authority of the Bible and a belief in God as the ultimate reality. 

When one has a solid foundation in the Bible and a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, they can put everything else they learn into context.

For them, all other studies and practices should be built upon the foundation of one's spiritual disciplines, including the study of the Bible and theology.

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