The current study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of leadership training as it is perceived by churches participating in the Immerse program, an example of context-based theological education. Seven churches that participated in the Immerse program took part in the current qualitative, multiple-case study. Each participating church provided three members to describe their church's experience with Immerse. The primary means of data collection was semi-structured interviews with the 21 participants. Within-case analysis explored each church as a separate case. Cross-case analysis revealed six themes that formed the basis for an answer to the research question. Partnering churches had a favorable perception of Immerse overall. However, perceived leadership effectiveness varied depending on the task being evaluated, the personality of the student or graduate, and the culture of the church the student or graduate served. Thematic and ancillary findings of the current study suggest a program such as Immerse is a potentially effective solution to the current crisis in theological education in North America. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]