--- title: Public Leadership date: 2018-03-11T17:47:00+00:00 author: Tim Coysh canonical_url: "https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership" section: Pages --- ### Equipping and empowering you to seek transformation wherever God has placed you Culture won’t change without courageous leaders. The world needs men and women who lead like Jesus – with integrity, humility, boldness and a heart to serve. Whether in business, healthcare, education, government or the creative industries, Christian leadership matters. **Join a growing community of leaders committed to influencing culture and advancing God’s Kingdom.** > Public Leadership is a 30-year vision to see the UK transformed by Christians leading in every walk of life. We curate programmes, gather networks, and create resources to serve Christian leaders seeking to serve Jesus where they are. Leaders just like you.” ![Group photo in Westminster f4b0e8a378b5127faa2d30e2fdad7885](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27900%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Group photo in Westminster f4b0e8a378b5127faa2d30e2fdad7885](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) --- ### What we do ##### Programme, network and resources [ ![Public Leader: programme](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Ten Year Anniversary Photo](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Ten-Year-Anniversary-Photo.png) ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/public-leader-programme) [#### Public Leader: programme ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/public-leader-programme) A 12-month leadership development journey to equip and empower young Christians in positions of leadership across the UK to step into their God-given calling. [ Applications open ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/public-leader-programme) [](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/public-leader-programme) [ ![Public Leader: network](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Public Leadership group photo](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Public-Leadership-group-photo.jpeg) ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/public-leader-network) [#### Public Leader: network ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/public-leader-network) Over 200 people have completed our Public Leader programme. Be part of the vibrant community and enjoy tailored networking events before, during and after the programme. [ Find out more ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/public-leader-network) [](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/public-leader-network) [ ![Public Leadership: resources](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![SENT cover](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Screenshot-2019-02-11-at-14.46.54.png) ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/resources) [#### Public Leadership: resources ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/resources) Resources to serve Christians in public leadership and to help churches equip their congregation. [ Find out more ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/resources) [](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/resources) [ ![FAQs](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Pexels ann h 45017 1887995](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/pexels-ann-h-45017-1887995.jpg) ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/public-leader-programme/the-public-leader-programme-faqs) [#### FAQs ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/public-leader-programme/the-public-leader-programme-faqs) Considering applying to the programme but have more questions? Take a look at our FAQs. [ Find out more ](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/public-leader-programme/the-public-leader-programme-faqs) [](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/public-leadership/public-leader-programme/the-public-leader-programme-faqs) > "Christians have an amazing history of leading change across society. That’s why we’re committed to seeing God’s people grow in confidence as public leaders, so they can use their voice and their positions to see things change for the better." ![Peter](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%271200%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Peter](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) **Peter Lynas**UK director, Evangelical Alliance ## Meet the Public Leadership team [ ![Kieran Turner](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![Kieran Turner](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Kieran-Turner_2022-06-22-114245_ajzv.jpg) Kieran Turner Head of Public Leadership ](#kieran-turner) ![Kieran Turner](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Kieran Turner](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ### Kieran Turner #### Head of Public Leadership Kieran joined the Evangelical Alliance Scotland team in 2012. Prior to this he worked for MSPs at the Scottish parliament for three years, with spells in both Edinburgh and Inverness. Before this he spent a number of years working in youth and community work in the housing estates of his native Glasgow. Kieran helps the Evangelical Alliance provide support and encouragement to churches, organisations and individual Christians trying to engage with wider Scottish society. [ ![20260417 Fiona Stewart web](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![20260417 Fiona Stewart web](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260417_Fiona_Stewart_web.png) Fiona Stewart Public Leadership UK programme lead ](#fiona-stewart) ![20260417 Fiona Stewart web](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![20260417 Fiona Stewart web](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ### Fiona Stewart #### Public Leadership UK programme lead Fiona Stewart oversees our Public Leadership programme, which is part of a long-term vision to establish a network of Christian leaders in every part of society. She loves helping people explore how God calls them to lead in their work and in wider culture. An experienced broadcaster on BBC Radio Scotland and Premier Christian Radio, she also writes and performs spoken word poetry and enjoys encouraging people to explore faith issues through the creative arts. [ ![20250205 Heather Carruthers](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![20250205 Heather Carruthers](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250205_HeatherCarruthers_2025-04-03-082847_olep.png) Heather Carruthers Being Human project co-ordinator and Public Leadership co-ordinator ](#heather-carruthers) ![20250205 Heather Carruthers](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![20250205 Heather Carruthers](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ### Heather Carruthers #### Being Human project co-ordinator and Public Leadership co-ordinator Heather is an ex-science teacher who has had the privilege of teaching in some far-flung places. 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