Leader U

6 month leader development for anyone who wishes to participate.
We want to train the next group of Wazeecha’s leaders by working together on Personal Growth, Spiritual Growth, and Relational Growth.
Once a Month  on a Sunday Night Sometime in November for 1 1/2 hours, (locations to be determined)
 
Session 1— Introduction, where we are going. Three Callings: Follow me and I will make you, fishers of men. Mt 4:19
Session 2— Guided discussion of Spirit of the Disciplines and Spiritual Growth. What can look like spiritual growth but is not. What does maturity look like in the believer?
Session 3— Biblical look at Elders and leaders in the New Testament and how they functioned.
Session 4— Guided discussion of the book Canoeing the Mountains with focus on the changes in culture, church culture, and the future work of the church.
Session 5— A look at personality types in the Bible and their impacts on relationships. Why it is important to understand yourself. How to give yourself and others grace.
Session 6— Guided discussion of The Road Back to You with focus on how we show up in life, work, families, and our church.

Participants will be able to

1. Explain the different Christian callings and leadership in the New Testament.
2. Describe Christian practices to foster spiritual growth in the church.
3. Help the church to identify and respond to the changing culture around and in the church.
4. Recognize your personality style and develop a personal growth plan for engaging relationships.

Requirements
· Purchase, Read, and Discuss three books:

1. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Donald S. Whitney
2. Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, Tod Blosinger
3. The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery, Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile

· Attend and participate in all sessions
· Do the assigned homework (Scripture, Articles or Book Reading, and Questions) related to upcoming  sessions
· Commit to pray for each other and the church every day.