Take time to pray and ask God for His direction as you choose the Pathway right for you, and then pick up the corresponding brochure at the Welcome Center.
Commit:
Fill out the Commitment Card after you’ve chosen the Pathway and/or studies you want to take.
Succeed:
God promises that He will bless our efforts to follow Him. “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed” (Proverbs 16:3).
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be.
1 Peter 5:1
We encourage everyone in a position of leadership to take this Pathway. Leadership is one of the most sought after qualities in and outside the church. There are many challenges for leaders, and we must continually work to improve our skills as we seek to lead others in and outside the church in a Godly way.
Attend twice yearly Leadership training. We encourage all of our leaders to attend out twice yearly Leadership training. Topics of servant leadership, congregational care, biblical principles of leadership will be addressed, as well as training specific to your ministry area.
Ministry leaders: Meet monthly with Pastor Beth. Set up a monthly meeting to discuss and plan for your ministry.
Independent study-spring: Read these books on your own, meet with Pastor Beth and other leaders to discuss them in May.
- The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership, James C. Hunter
- The Way of the Shepherd: 7 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People, Kevin Leman
Independent study-summer: Read this book on your own, meet with Pastor Beth and other leaders to discuss it in August.
- The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You, John C. Maxwell
Participate and/or lead during our church-wide small group study in the fall.
Walk to Emmaus: Walk to Emmaus is a three day experience of spiritual renewal and formation, for the specific purpose of developing leaders for the church. You will enjoy three busy days of learning, singing, praying, laughing, worshipping and participating in small group discussions. The weekend will inspire you to new levels of service and leadership!
