
We want to see metro Richmond thrive – all people, in all places – for God’s glory.
Our vision
Our mission
RCLI equips, connects, and mobilizes a network of gospel-centered leaders who pursue a thriving metro Richmond, together.
Values
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1. Walk with God
We aim to be faithful to God in all we do. We value scripture, theological depth, the movement of the Holy Spirit and the contributions of the whole Church.
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2. Do good work
We pursue our work with excellence, fueled by love. The work we do in our jobs, families and communities are ways to love God, serve our neighbor, and bring the whole gospel to life.
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3. Repair the breach
We move toward what’s broken in the world by pursuing Biblical justice. We pursue God’s vision for a just society by seeking truth and working toward restoration.
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4. Connect across difference
We look for connections across divisions – political and vocational, racial and economic, geographic and denominational. We honor differences as we seek common ground and common cause.
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5. Love the place
Our hearts beat for metro Richmond. We are knowledgeable about the history, the dynamics and the people here – and we’re always hungry to learn more. To love and serve a place, you have to know it well.
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6. Pursue possibility
We’re marked by hope-filled action. We seek creative ways to serve people by building things, big and small. Starting from what is, we work toward what can be.
What we do
RCLI cultivates a network of faith-focused leaders. We offer programs and events to build a deeper understanding of God, self, and the issues facing Richmond, releasing leaders who are humble, empathetic, and action-oriented.
How do we do it?
We offer challenging CONTENT to help leaders develop their understanding of God, themselves, and the region.
We cultivate deep RELATIONSHIPS with other people who are on the same journey, hungry for what God may have in store.
We design immersive learning EXPERIENCES that help leaders put ideas into practice.