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BACKLUND LEADERSHIP
ACADEMY

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

We are a leadership development rooted in belief training, hope-filled thinking, and kingdom culture

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9-Month Program

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Video & Audio Teachings,mentorships, and live Zoom sessions

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Approximately 6–8 Hours
Per Week

WHAT MAKES BLA UNIQUE

Transform Your Thinking
Learn the power of beliefs and mind renewal.

Be Empowered & Empower Others
Experience the culture of empowerment firsthand.

Lead with Hope
Build culture through words and encouragement.

Grow in Spiritual Leadership
Step into your identity and influence.

MEET THE TEAM

Steve Backlund

Steve Backlund is a prolific encourager, catalytic author, joy activator, and revivalist teacher. He brings transformational levels of hope to churches and organizations around the world. He is uniquely gifted to release hope, joy, and healthy leadership everywhere he goes.

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Wendy Backlund

Wendy is a revelatory author and speaker with a passion for setting people free from their past. She equips people to walk into the fullness of their true identity in Christ and empowers them to see from a supernatural perspective. She loves to lead the Body of Christ into life-changing encounters with God.

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Connie Jones

Connie Jones is a John Maxwell Certified Coach and Leader Developer. She is a radical encourager with a passion to see the Bride of Christ rise into her magnificent identity and authority. She has served the Church for over 25 years as a youth pastor, associate pastor, senior leader, and itinerant minister.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

Weekly video and audio teachings

Prophetic activations and community connection

Small group mentorship

Tools to lead with faith, hope, and joy

Live leadership development meetings (LDMs)

Access to our Beliefs Training framework

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“This program changed how I think, lead, and dream.”

DATES & DETAILS

NEXT START

September 2026

COMMITMENT

SEPTEMBER 2026

6–8 hours per week

DURATION

SEPTEMBER 2026

9 Months

FORMAT

SEPTEMBER 2026

100% online via live Zoom and Thinkific

APPLICATION & REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION

Take the next step and let’s walk this journey together!

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