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Potomac District Council Assemblies of God
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COHORT

The Leadership Development Cohorts were developed by Dr. Mel Ming of the Northwest Ministry Network and Steve Mills, designer of the "We Build People" program.  Leadership Development Cohorts are process-based and built on the adult-learner model. (Check out the "Cohort Comparison" resource on the media page to learn the differences between the different cohort groups we are offering.)  A full-color PDF brochure is also available on the media page. These cohorts will be located in each region of the district.  The initial presentation team will include Ken Burtram, Gary Butler, Tedd Manning and Wayne Rimmer.  Participation in one of the Leadership Development Cohorts requires that each pastor bring at least three additional leaders to the sessions (those who bring 4-10 leaders have an even greater rate of success). Please note that staff pastors may only participate if their lead/senior pastor also participates.  The Leadership Development Cohorts will meet five times per year on an every-other-month basis.  Cost is a one-time fee of $50 plus the purchase of materials.  For more information contact Gary Butler.
LDR Cohorts Open EnrollmentWE ARE NOW FORMING NEW LDR COHORTS WHICH WILL BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER.  NOW IS THE TIME TO SIGN UP AND RECRUIT LEADERS FROM YOUR CHURCH TO JOIN YOU IN THIS EXCITING PROCESS.  COHORT LOCATIONS WILL BE BASED ON THE LOCATION OF PARTICIPATING CHURCHES.  Click HERE for on-line registration.

2008-2009 LDR Cohort Dates For Existing Groups:
  • Western Region Cohort Session 6: Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 9:00 AM at Trinity A/G, 19906 Old Midlothian Road, Midlothian, MD  21543
  • Southern Region Cohort Session 6: Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 9:00 AM at Christian Chapel A/G, 2751 Salem Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  • Eastern Region Cohort Session 6: Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 9:00 AM at Ellicott City A/G, 10600 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD  21530
  • Northern Region Cohort Session 6: Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 9:00 AM at The Potomac Ministry Center, 14525 John Marshall Highway, Gainesville, VA  20155
  • Western Region Cohort Session 7: Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 9:00 AM at Trinity A/G, 19906 Old Midlothian Road, Midlothian, MD  21543
  • Southern Region Cohort Session : Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 9:00 AM at Christian Chapel A/G, 2751 Salem Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  • Eastern Region Cohort Session 7: Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 9:00 AM at Ellicott City A/G, 10600 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD  21530
  • Northern Region Cohort Session 7: Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 9:00 AM at The Potomac Ministry Center, 14525 John Marshall Highway, Gainesville, VA  20155

  • Western Region Cohort Session 8: Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 9:00 AM at Trinity A/G, 19906 Old Midlothian Road, Midlothian, MD  21543
  • Southern Region Cohort Session 8: Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 9:00 AM at Christian Chapel A/G, 2751 Salem Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  • Eastern Region Cohort Session 8: Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 9:00 AM at Ellicott City A/G, 10600 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD  21530
  • Northern Region Cohort Session 8: Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 9:00 AM at The Potomac Ministry Center, 14525 John Marshall Highway, Gainesville, VA  20155

  • Western Region Cohort Session 9: Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 9:00 AM at Trinity A/G, 19906 Old Midlothian Road, Midlothian, MD  21543
  • Southern Region Cohort Session 9: Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 9:00 AM at Christian Chapel A/G, 2751 Salem Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  • Eastern Region Cohort Session 9: Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 9:00 AM at Ellicott City A/G, 10600 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD  21530
  • Northern Region Cohort Session 9: Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 9:00 AM at The Potomac Ministry Center, 14525 John Marshall Highway, Gainesville, VA  20155
  • Western Region Cohort Session 10: Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 9:00 AM at Trinity A/G, 19906 Old Midlothian Road, Midlothian, MD  21543
  • Southern Region Cohort Session 9: Saturday, may 23, 2009 at 9:00 AM at Christian Chapel A/G, 2751 Salem Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  • Eastern Region Cohort Session 9: Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 9:00 AM at Ellicott City A/G, 10600 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD  21530
  • Northern Region Cohort Session 9: Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 9:00 AM at The Potomac Ministry Center, 14525 John Marshall Highway, Gainesville, VA  20155

Click HERE for on-line registration.
The LDR Church Development Model:

The LDR Church Development Process:

I. Foundation Phase:
  1. Church Mission:  What is God leading us to do?
  2. Biblical Purposes:  Why do we exist as a church?  What are the functions of His church?
  3. Core Values: Who has God shaped us to be?
  4. Congregational Realities:  Who are we now?
  5. Community Context: What is our community like?  Who makes up our ministry area?  What are the unchurched like?
II The Design Phase:
  1. Missional Focus:  Who are we trying to reach?
  2. Primary Strategies:  How will we reach them?
  3. Ministry Model: What will be our model of ministry?
  4. Worship Service Style:  What worship service style should we use?
  5. Minimum Health Factor:  What is the key weak area that should be improved?
III The Implementation Phase:
  1. Vision casting and communication
  2. Steps to implement the plan
  3. What does a "win" look like to you?
  4. Changes that need to occur
  5. Feedback and follow-up
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