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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

BLA VISION STATEMENT
To raise up catalytic, hope-filled leaders who transform the world through renewed minds, joyful living, and partnership with Heaven’s solutions.
We envision a global movement of leaders who carry unstoppable hope, live from transformed beliefs, and empower others through Christ-centered character and influence—building people, shaping Kingdom culture, and bringing transformation into every sphere they touch.

WHAT MAKES BLA UNIQUE

We exist to radically develop leaders by equipping them with biblical mindsets, transformational beliefs, practical leadership tools, and supernatural hope.

Renew Your Mind & Beliefs
Break free from limiting mindsets and build beliefs that fuel lasting leadership growth.

Develop Leadership Capacity
Grow in intentionality, proactivity, and practical leadership through proven tools and frameworks.

Activate Your Purpose & Influence
Step into your identity and create culture through joy, honor, connection, and life-giving communication.

Build Community & Momentum
Experience consistent growth through daily content, live training, and meaningful connection.

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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"BLA gives “the heart and the how” lens through which I can think through and live out the practical leadership challenges I experience in any setting - family, ministry or marketplace."

DATES & DETAILS

NEXT START

September 7 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!

Reach out to us directly at backlundleadershipacademy@gmail.com

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