The National Leadership Center
The National Leadership Center
The National Leadership Center (NLC) is a 142-acre outdoor experiential learning environment in Ariel, Israel. Since it was founded in 2010, the NLC has hosted more than 100,000 students, soldiers, educators, and families, inviting them to step into their biblical heritage through intentionally developed curriculum and activities. The NLC’s long-standing partnership with the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Education positions it as a vital resource for leadership development, social resilience, and trauma recovery, and it remains a beacon of hope for the nation of Israel. Click on the video below to learn more about what’s going on at the NLC!
The National Leadership Center (NLC) is a 142-acre outdoor experiential learning environment in Ariel, Israel. Since it was founded in 2010, the NLC has hosted more than 100,000 students, soldiers, educators, and families, inviting them to step into their biblical heritage through intentionally developed curriculum and activities. The NLC’s long-standing partnership with the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Education positions it as a vital resource for leadership development, social resilience, and trauma recovery, and it remains a beacon of hope for the nation of Israel. Click on the video below to learn more about what’s going on at the NLC!
"Fifteen years ago, Heather Johnston had the vision to build a National Leadership Center here in the hills of Ephriam. [She] built the ark before the flood…and this was the year of the flood— Israel is in trauma. On October 8, we made a decision: to open the gates for all the people of Israel to come here, to the hills of Ephraim, and start healing."
Eran Glazer
Executive Director of the National Leadership Center
"Fifteen years ago, Heather Johnston had the vision to build a National Leadership Center here in the hills of Ephriam. [She] built the ark before the flood…and this was the year of the flood— Israel is in trauma. On October 8, we made a decision: to open the gates for all the people of Israel to come here, to the hills of Ephraim, and start healing."
Eran Glazer
Executive Director of the National Leadership Center
Strategically located in the rolling hills of Ariel (the capital city of Samaria), the National Leadership Center welcomes participants from all over the country to its 142-acre site.
Key Relationships & Participants
Through partnerships with the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Defense, the NLC has welcomed teens from public schools, soldiers from the Israeli Defense Forces (both on active and reserve duty), teachers, Police, Fire, and Prison System Personnel, Municipalities, Regional Councils and Businesses, and various Israel Youth Movements.
Since the horrific events of October 7, 2023, the NLC has also welcomed widows and orphans directly affected by the war to take part in our Parent-Teen program, and it serves as a beacon of hope and healing to the entire nation of Israel.
Our Programming
Our carefully curated curriculum combines experiential learning with biblical narratives, grounding participants in history while encouraging them on their own leadership journeys. As groups take on our state-of-the-art high adventure ropes courses, our skilled leaders guide them through heart-pounding activities based on the lives of Moses, Joshua, David, Joseph, and Abraham. After each challenge is completed, participants are led in a time of reflection and application. Through every challenge, reflection opportunity, and moment of growth, participants will gain a deeper understanding of God’s purposes for their lives and the strength to walk boldly into them! Find out more about our curriculum below:
Our Programming
Our carefully curated curriculum combines experiential learning with biblical narratives, grounding participants in history while encouraging them on their own leadership journeys. As groups take on our state-of-the-art high adventure ropes courses, our skilled leaders guide them through heart-pounding activities based on the lives of Moses, Joshua, David, Joseph, and Abraham. After each challenge is completed, participants are led in a time of reflection and application. Through every challenge, reflection opportunity, and moment of growth, participants will gain a deeper understanding of God’s purposes for their lives and the strength to walk boldly into them! Find out more about our curriculum below:
NLC Curriculum
“In my visit to the National Leadership Center in Ariel, I discovered a dynamic place, working to prepare a new generation of leaders for Israel. The Center raises questions that set the stage for personal growth and opportunities in an
ever-changing and challenging environment.”
Naftali Bennett
Former Israeli Minister of Education
Experiential Outdoor
Learning Environment
Experiential outdoor learning environment on 142 acres in Ariel, Israel.
Seven Climbing Challenges
The Odyssey, Alpine Tower, Climbing Wall, Leap of Faith, Giant Swing, Low Ropes, and Team Development Course.
Key Relationships
Key relationships with and endorsed by Israeli Ministry of Education and Israel Defense Forces.
Our Guests
Teens in Public Schools ages 12 to 20 years, Israel’s Youth Movements, Israeli Defense Forces, Police, Fire, and Prison System Personnel, Municipalities, Regional Councils and Businesses.
100,000+ Participants
100,000 participants have attended a program at the Leadership Center in Ariel.
Questions?
OUR VISION
Our vision is to inspire and equip Israel's rising leaders to step into their biblical identity and shape the future of their nation.
OUR MISSION
Through partnerships with the Ministry of Education and the Israel Defense Forces, we facilitate experiential learning initiatives that strengthen spiritual identity and inspire global understanding of Israel’s role in biblical history.
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OUR VISION
Our vision is to inspire and equip Israel's rising leaders to step into their biblical identity and shape the future of their nation.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to facilitate experiential learning initiatives that strengthen spiritual identity, foster national healing, and inspire a global understanding of Israel’s role in biblical history.
EXPLORE
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