History of CLI

Founded by Dr. B. Courtney McBath, Calvary Leadership Institute (CLI) was initially developed to serve as the equipping arm of Calvary Revival Church.  Soon the vision expanded to serve the needs of the local church by equipping emerging and existing leaders.

The institute began in September 2004, with one class: "The Transformational Leader".  This class was taught by Dr. McBath.  The next semester, two additional instructors were added to the faculty.  The institute continues to grow and expand while incorporating additional instructors and courses.

During the first eighteen months of inception, Calvary Leadership Institute held its classes on the grounds of Calvary Christian School.  In 2006, the office and classrooms of Calvary Leadership Institute moved to its current location in the Calvary Revival Church Executive Building.

CLI was legally incorporated in the State of Virginia on January 5, 2006.  A board of directors was formally appointed in January 2006.  The first annual board meeting was held in March 2006.  July 1, 2006, marked the appointment of Dr. Robert W. Hill as Executive Director of Calvary Leadership Institute. 

The first certificate awards ceremony was held May 20, 2007, at Calvary Revival Church.