Developing New Leaders 1 is the first of four year-long training cohorts designed to develop the church or ministry leader in character, heart, skill, and application so they can Disciple like Christ.
Students are equipped to take on leadership responsibilities in a church or ministry setting, developing character, learning advanced ministry skills, theology, and spiritual warfare strategies, and applying practical discipleship, evangelism, and mentoring.
Students will journey with other pastors and leaders for 52 weeks and will emerge as certified Disciple Builders with an active discipleship ministry of their own.
First, take the free Christian Growth Inventory assessment. Then complete the application.
Course Descriptions, Pricing, and Application Below
Course Content
Developing New Leaders I
50 Lessons | $600 (alternative pricing for other global contexts, scholarships available)
The suggested pacing for this course is 1 lesson per week + 1 cohort group meeting (2 hrs.) per week to discuss materials.
Year One materials equip the student/disciple to take on leadership responsibilities in a church/ministry setting. The disciple learns new theology and application, advanced ministry skills, advanced evangelism, and spiritual warfare strategies.
View and complete the application below. A WDA Leadership Institute representative will be in touch with more information or news of acceptance.
Trimester I
Intro + 19 Lessons | Cohort Style.
Learn about disciple building and small groups.
Living For Christ | 11 Weeks
Study the meaning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and the character qualities of a healthy leader.
Disciple Building | 6 Weeks
Go through WDA’s philosophy of ministry including the priority of Christlike maturity and the phases of growth.
Small Groups | 3 Weeks
Learn how to effectively lead a small discipleship group. This includes how to begin a new group and practical dynamics of leadership.
Trimester II
17 Lessons | Cohort Style.
Learn about life coaching and team building.
Life Coaching | 7 Weeks
Learn to plan and carry out strategic initiatives for those you are discipling one-on-one.
Team Building | 5 Weeks
Study team building techniques and theory and gain skills crucial to effective leadership.
Spiritual Warfare | 5 Weeks
Study advanced concepts in spiritual warfare, including preparation and combat tactics.
Trimester III
13 Lessons | Cohort Style.
Learn about emotional restoration and practical evangelism.
Emotional Problems | 4 Weeks
Discover the root causes of emotional problems and study the restorative process.
Kingdom Growth | 7 Weeks
Study Biblical Kingdom Parables and their implications for life today, as well as more advanced evangelistic concepts.
What's Next? | 1 Week
Synthesize all of the information from the course into real ministry activities and service.
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