Lay Leadership Development
Lay Leadership Development (LLD) is a 12-month program that assists the local church pastor to motivate, equip, and train leaders for the local congregation.
Level I includes pastor-supervised independent Bible study and readings in leadership, monthly seminars led by the pastor, and ministry assignments within the local congregation. Level II is pastor-supervised independent Bible study and training in one of nine areas of local church ministry.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The packet of materials for the Lay Leadership Development (LLD) can be ordered at the store. The following are the instructions for ordering the materials:
- If one person is enrolling in Level I, Parts 1 and 2, order the respective packet for a single.
- If a married couple is enrolling in Level I, Parts 1 and 2, order the respective packet for a married couple. They will have separate notebooks, but will share the textbooks.
- If one person is enrolling in Level II, Parts 1 and 2, order a specialization packet for a single.
- If a married couple is enrolling in Level II, Parts 1 and 2, order a specialization packet for a married couple. However, if the married couple are enrolling in different specializations, place the order as though a single person with different specializations.
Level 1: Part 1—Lay Leadership Character Formation (12 weeks)
Daily Scripture readings and study
Leadership readings:
Exploring the Declaration of Faith
Developing the Leader Within You
The Life You’ve Always Wanted
Spiritual Leadership
Monthly Seminar Topics:
“Who Am I?”
“What is Christian Leadership?”
“The Case for Christian Leadership”
Level 1: Part 2—Lay Leadership Skills (12 weeks)
Daily Scripture readings and study
Leadership readings:
Leading With Integrity
Equipping People for Ministry
The Volunteer Revolution
Lead Like Jesus
Monthly Seminar Topics:
“How Do I Think?”
“What Do I Do?”
“What Does It Require?”
Level 2: Part 1—Lay Ministry Foundation and Principles (12 weeks)
Daily Scripture readings and study
Leadership readings
Monthly Seminar Topics:
“Elders, Deacons, and Ordination”
“Christian Ethics in the 21st Century”
“Principles of Ministry for Leaders”
Ministry Concentrations for Level 2 Part 1
Cell Groups
Eight Habits of Effective Small Group Leaders
How to Lead a Great Cell Group Meeting
Mentoring Another Christian
Beginning the Journey
Children’s Ministry
Leadership Essentials for Children’s Ministry
Children’s Ministry That Works
Making Your Children’s Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid’s Week
Lead the Way God Made You
Christian Education
Adult Sunday School Ministry
Christian Education Handbook
The Christian Educator’s Handbook on Teaching
Counseling
Understanding Yourself and Others
Helping People in Crisis
Understanding How Others Misunderstand You
Evangelism
The Master Plan of Evangelism
Just Walk Across the Room
Becoming a Contagious Christian
Evangelism Explosion
Music Ministry
The Heart of Worship
Ministering Through Music
The New Worship
Stewardship
The Blessed Life
Financial Peace Revisited
Using Your Money Wisely
Teaching
The Seven Laws of the Learner
Almost Every Answer for Practically Any Teacher
Women’s Ministry
Becoming a Woman of Influence
25 Tough Questions about Women and the Church
Leading Women to the Heart of God
Youth Ministry
Building a Youth Ministry: One Youth Leader’s Journey
Launching a Forever Faith
Purpose-Driven Youth Ministry: Nine Essential Foundations for Healthy Growth
Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry
Level 2: Part 2—Lay Ministry Skills and Practices (12 Weeks)
Daily Scripture readings and study
Leadership readings
Monthly Seminar Topics:
“Church Model of Care”
“Conflict Resolution”
“Guidelines for Personal Productivity”
Ministry Concentrations for Level 2: Part 2
Cell Groups
Cell Group Leader Training: Participant’s Guide and Leader’s Guide
The Answer Book for Small Group Leaders
Touching Hearts
Upward, Inward, Outward, Forward
Children’s Ministry
Childhood in the Church
Godly Play
Christian Education
Christian Education: Foundations for the Future
On Mission
Counseling
Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide
Evangelism
The Great Commission
Becoming a Contagious Church
The Art of Personal Evangelism
The Complete Evangelism Guidebook
Music Ministry
Exploring Worship (Textbook and Workbook)
Understanding Music and Worship
Voice Building Choirs
Stewardship
Developing a Giving Church
You Can Count on God
Your Money Counts
Daring to Live on the edge
The Tithe: A Test in Trust
Teaching
Creative Teaching Methods
The Disciple-Making Church
Rock Solid Teacher
Teaching to Change Lives
Understanding Teaching
Women’s Ministry
Building Women’s Ministries
Women in Leadership: A Pentecostal Perspective
Women’s Ministry
Becoming a Woman God Can Use
Youth Ministry
Helping the Struggling Adolescent
The Seven Checkpoints
