BUILDING LEADERS FOR TOMORROW.
WELCOME
Welcome to the HPAC Leadership Academy!
It is my joy and privilege to welcome each of you to the HPAC Leadership Academy. Your willingness to grow, learn, and serve reflects a heart committed to God's Kingdom and the vision of our church. Leadership is not simply about holding a position; it is about embracing the responsibility to serve others with humility, excellence, and integrity. My prayer is that this academy will equip, challenge, and inspire you to become the leaders God has called you to be. Together, we will continue building a stronger church, developing stronger leaders, and making a lasting impact for the Kingdom of God. Thank you for your commitment to the work of the Lord!
Pastor Tim R. Arroyo
Senior Pastor, Highest Praise Apostolic Church
BEFORE YOU LEAD OTHERS,
LET GOD LEAD YOU.
Spiritually healthy leaders lead from a deep relationship with God, knowing that the strength of their leadership flows from the depth of their walk with Him.
BE FORMED.
Develop spiritual health, integrity, and a deeper relationship with God.
BE EQUIPPED.
Gain biblical understanding and practical leadership skills.
BE CONNECTED.
Grow in unity, accountability, and alignment with the church's vision.
BE SENT.
Lead with conviction, serve with excellence, and make an eternal impact.
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP #1
INTIMACY WITH GOD
LEAD FROM HIS PRESENCE.
Healthy leaders lead from God’s presence, so prayer and a protected daily time with Him come before anything else they do.
ROOTED IN THE WORD.
Techniques alone don’t make healthy leadership; a close, daily walk with God through His Word keeps it renewed.
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP #2
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE WORD
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP #3
WINNING AT HOME
YOUR FIRST MINISTRY IS HOME.
No other success makes up for failure at home, so a leader’s spouse and children are part of the calling, not obstacles to it.
FROM “I” TO “WE.”
Delegating doesn’t make a leader dispensable but fruitful, because it moves the ministry from “I” to “we.”
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP #4
TEAMWORK & DELEGATION
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP #5
MINISTERIAL ETHICS
INTEGRITY IS THE FOUNDATION.
Integrity in speech, conduct, love, faith, purity and private life is the foundation that protects the church and keeps the vision alive.
SHEPHERD THE FLOCK.
Following 1 Peter 5:2–3, leaders shepherd the people God has entrusted to them willingly, selflessly and humbly, caring for the whole person and setting an example.
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP #6
CARING FOR PEOPLE
CALLED TO SERVE,
COMMITTED TO GROW.
Before God expands your influence, let Him deepen your character.
AGENDA
Saturday, November 14, 2026
8:00 AM | Arrival & Continental Breakfast
Check-in, enjoy a continental breakfast, fellowship with fellow leaders, and drop off children at the designated childcare area.
8:45 AM | Welcome & Introduction
Opening prayer, pastoral welcome, and an introduction to the vision and purpose of the HPAC Leadership Academy.
9:00 AM | Workshop #1: Intimacy With God l Pastor Tim R. Arroyo
9:45 AM l Break
10:00 AM l Workshop #2: Relationship With The Word l Assistant Pastor Gabe Gonzalez
10:45 AM l Break
11:00 AM l Workshop #3: Winning At Home l Pastor Tim R. Arroyo
11:45 AM l Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch and spend time getting to know some of the other leaders in the church.
12:45 PM l Team Building l Josh & Celecia Pistilli, Dream Team Directors
Strengthen relationships, build trust, and cultivate unity through engaging activities designed to help us grow and lead together.
1:00 PM l Workshop #4: Teamwork & Delegation l Assistant Pastor Gabe Gonzalez
1:45 PM l Break
2:00 PM l Workshop #5: Ministerial Ethics l Pastor Tim R. Arroyo
2:45 PM l Break
3:00 PM l Workshop #6: Caring For People l Assistant Pastor Gabe Gonzalez
3:45 PM l Closing Ceremony
Celebrate your growth and commitment to leadership with a Certificate of Completion and a closing prayer of dedication.
HEALTHY LEADERS MAKE
STRONGER CHURCHES.
The strength of the church begins with the health of its leaders.
WORKSHOP
RESOURCES
Access and download helpful resources designed to support your growth and development as a leader. These tools will help you apply what you've learned and continue growing beyond the Leadership Academy.