Learn • Immerse • Experiment • Lead
We believe leadership is formed through learning in community, shaped through experience, refined through experimentation, and expressed through service.

PURPOSE
Equip and empower YMCA leaders to allow the Christian principles reflected in the historic YMCA mission to shape leadership practice in complex modern contexts.
MISSION
To equip YMCA leaders to skillfully put Christian principles into practice in a manner that values difference, creates community and strengthens healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
VISION
A movement of transformational leaders who embrace the heritage of the YMCA and strengthen Christian presence as they meet contemporary needs, nurture connected communities and enrich the lives of the members they serve.
Learning Journeys
onPrinciple offers three distinct but complementary leadership development pathways designed to help YMCA leaders allow the Christian principles reflected in the foundational YMCA mission to shape leadership practice and programs in complex modern contexts.

Learning
Cohorts
Immersive formational experiences designed for transformational leadership development, practical application, and organizational impact through peer learning, experimentation, and international or domestic immersion. (see below)

Learning Communities
Learn with peers through shorter cadence experiences designed for individual participation and topical exploration around a focused leadership concept, challenge or opportunity.

Movement Wide Resources
Practical tools and digital resources designed to help YMCA leaders infuse Christian principles into everyday leadership practice
onPrinciple Learning Cohorts
LEADERSHIP FOCUS
Heritage & Innovation
IMMERSION
England
AUDIENCE
CEOs & Senior Leaders
STATUS
Open
LEADERSHIP FOCUS
Reconciliation & Community Flourishing
IMMERSION
American South & Minneapolis
AUDIENCE
Leaders at All Levels
STATUS
Forming
LEADERSHIP FOCUS
Adaptive Leadership & Christian Principles
IMMERSION
Bible Lands (Israel & Palestine)
AUDIENCE
CEOs & Senior Leaders
STATUS
Open Enrollment 2028
