Developing This Generation of Local Church Leaders
Our Mission:
In cooperation with NOBTS and NAMB
Desired Outcomes
Leaders who have:
Greater clarity regarding God’s calling on their lives
A stronger foundation of character and spiritual disciplines
Practical ministry and leadership experience
A meaningful mentoring relationship with their pastor
A next step identified for future development
Your Commitment
3-4 hours a month - classes, classwork, mentoring
What You Get
Content, Structure, Mentoring, Relationship, Ministry Exposure, Spiritual/Ministry/Leadership Development,
3 Semesters
8 Competencies
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Introduces the cooperative mission, structure, and theological convictions of the Southern Baptist Convention, equipping disciples to understand how local churches partner together for gospel advance, global missions, and church planting
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Helps participants develop a biblical understanding of the church’s identity, nature, mission, and values — discovering God’s design for the local church as His primary instrument for making disciples, displaying His glory, and advancing His kingdom.
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Equips participants with a biblical foundation and practical framework for evangelism and missions — exploring God’s heart for the nations, the missionary task entrusted to the local church, and the call of every believer to make disciples in our communities, our country, and the world.
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Helps participants discover how God has uniquely shaped them for His mission — identifying spiritual gifts, God-directed passions, and their calling to live as sent disciples through the local church and in everyday life.
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Focuses on the development of Christlike character through spiritual disciplines, personal holiness, and healthy rhythms of life — developing disciples who are intentionally growing and maturing to fulfill God’s mission.
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Introduces foundational leadership principles rooted in the example of Jesus Christ — soul care, gospel-centered stewardship of time and priorities, and servant leadership — developing habits and skills for faithful influence and long-term ministry effectiveness
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Equips participants to cultivate the relational fabric of gospel ministry — healthy friendships and family life, life-giving church relationships, biblical hospitality, and peacemaking through conflict — because ministry isn’t just done with people, ministry is people
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Unpacks four key practices for making disciples who make disciples: Identify those around you in need of the gospel · Invest in their lives to share the gospel · Invite them into relationship with Jesus and the church · Increase the scope of God’s Kingdom through meaningful multiplication.