PURPOSE & VISION
Welcome to the Leadership Development Webpage. The Leadership Development exists to equip the saints for the work of the ministry and to build up the body of Christ (Eph. 4:12). The Leadership Development Ministry provides classes that train people in Bible, theology, practical Christian ministry, and spiritual leadership for the purpose of producing lay leaders in the church who have the ability to lead others by way of teaching, disciple-making, mentoring, and group leading.
COURSES OFFERED
The Leadership Development is composed of three courses and a specialized class taught by Pastor Todd. These courses take a total two years to complete. Each course is offered in either the spring or the fall, and will last approximately 8-12 weeks. Only one course is offered at a time; the courses may be taken in any order. Upon completion of the first three classes, the fourth class will be available to complete. This fourth class will be taught by our Senior Pastor, therefore, it will not take place on a Sunday morning.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
L101: Studying and Teaching the Bible: Pastor Nathan Adams
The Bible is the foundation of our belief and practice. We, as a church, are a Scripture Led people, meaning that we do not allow culture, money, or opinion decide how we lead the Church. God’s Word is the final authority on decisions made. Moreover, it is absolutely essential to have the tools and skills to be able to accurately apply the Bible to our daily life. This class exists to help you develop this skill for spiritual growth and church leadership.
L102: Practical Theology for Ministry: Pastor Nathan Adams
Theology is not just for scholars in dusty libraries who like to argue about the Bible. Theology simply means, “Words about God.” If you have ever thought about God, you are a theologian! The question is, what kind of theologian are you? Our prayer is that you will be a godly one who loves God, loves truth, and loves His Church.
L103: Practical Christian Ministry: Pastor Micah Warren
Much of the skills needed for ministry cannot and are not taught in a classroom. However, this class will be teaching the intensely practical side of ministry that no pastor can learn in seminary. How do I organize a small group? How should I lead a meeting? How can I maintain a schedule? All of these questions and more will be addressed in this class.
L104: Spiritual Leadership in the Church: Pastor Todd Adams
The final class is the capstone class instructed by Pastor Todd and teaches participants how they can lead themselves well, maintain a spiritual perspective, and have a shepherd’s heart when ministering to people in the church. Prerequisites: L101, L102, L103.