LEAD 

 

Introduction
Part of our vision as WBC is to raise up and release leaders who have a heart and a vision for the Kingdom of God. This leadership year is about the church investing in potential leaders who are hungry for God, who want to grow in Christ and be all they can be for Him. 

We recognise leadership takes a wide variety of formats and we want to prepare people for the calling and context God has for them, whether that be in the workplace, overseas, in church etc. We want to invest in people to help them grow in character, competency and calling, equipping leaders to serve God in the next stage of their journey.

What is involved?
All applicants will take part in the following:
1. Rhythms of prayer, worship and gathering in the life of the church
2. Being part of a discipleship group
3. Working in collaboration with the staff and leadership teams
4. Bi-weekly sessions with an assigned mentor
5. Monthly teaching and training in theology and leadership covering a wide variety of topics as part of a learning community
6. Attending relevant conferences
7. Working with a specific ministry team with opportunities to lead, including the opportunity to conceive, plan and deliver a project/event
8. Opportunities to connect and work together with other churches
9. An overseas mission trip towards the end of the year

Who can apply?
A wide variety of applicants are invited to apply. There are no limits on age but applicants must be able to demonstrate why this is an important step for them at this time. There is an application process which will involve you filling in a form and filming a short video of yourself explaining why you would like to engage in this programme.
 
How long and when is it?
'LEAD' takes place over 9 months (from the beginning of October to the end of June) with
up to 5 weeks off.

What practical support is available?
The church cover the costs of all your training and expenses such as conferences and an overseas trip. There is also potential help available with accommodation and living costs for external applicants or those who need extra support. We do not want finance to be a barrier to anyone.

Our LEAD Theology Course will be held over 10 Saturdays throughout the year.  Each session will be divided in two with one part focussed on exploring a section of the Bible and the other part focussed on an aspect of practical theology and how it applies to our discipleship and leadership.

The sessions will be taught by the pastors at WBC plus a number of guest teachers throughout the year specialising in different fields. Morning sessions will typically start at 9:30 and finish by 13:00 with a break. See Course Schedule below.

Sign up to the LEAD Theology Course
Please email katie@willesboroughbaptist.church if you have questions or to sign up