Local Church Leadership Program

The Certification

We’re excited to offer a 2-year local church ministry program. This 6-course certification is in partnership with Kingswood University and Yarmouth Wesleyan Church.

Our goal with this certification journey is to give people the tools and skills for their discipleship journey to lead ministry and deeply explore their calling in South West Nova.

Kingswood University

Yarmouth Weslyan Church

“Kingswood gave me the theological confidence I needed to embrace the call of Christlike leadership on my life.”

Brett Smith - Youth Pastor

What will this require?

All LCLP applicants should be active participants in their church. Applicants should be growing in their faith and already be serving in a ministry they are gifted for and passionate about.

The LCLP is not a small group about leadership. This is a leadership program in partnership with Kingswood that will explore what it means to be a leader as shaped by biblical models and Christian discipleship.

Applicants must be self motivated and able to handle adding this new responsibility and opportunity.

What will this cost?

Due to the generosity of Kingswood University and Yarmouth Wesleyan Church there is no cost for the program or courses.

However, any recommended books for classes or reading will be at the expense of the student. All purchased materials will be your property after the course concludes.

Costs will be kept to a minimum but if that becomes a deterrent, please contact Pastor AJ.

When does this begin?

There will be one course each fall and spring. We are considering adding a third course per year to keep the program to 2 years. More info to come. 

Course 1 (TrueNorth Bible Study by Dr. David Smith, taught by AJ Plaizier) will begin September 11, 6:30pm. End November 13, 2023.

*No meetings September 25 or October 30.

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