vision, structure, outcomes
The name “Lead Collective” is simple, goal-oriented, and relational-focused. “Collective” is a group of people from different walks of life coming together for a specific purpose, in this case, to lead biblically. The goal of the Lead Collective is to be equipped as shepherd leaders and disciplers.
vision:
Develop shepherd leaders who are part of a disciple-making movement in the home, church, workplace, community, and world.
program structure:
Monthly Large Group Gathering: challenging content
Theology, worldview, leadership, and discipleship content to inform and inspire.
Weekly DNA Groups: challenging relationships
Weekly small group relationships that focus on shepherding, discipleship, and accountability.
Individual Spiritual Disciplines: challenging rhythms
Private disciplines to cultivate a deep inner life and walk with God: Bible reading & prayer, scripture memory, fasting, and solitude.
Practical Outworking: challenging situations
Living out what is learned through loving God and loving others.
outcomes:
Upon completion of the Lead Collective, the participant will be able to achieve the following outcomes —
> Strengthen relationships and unity with Bethel leaders and staff from all campuses.
> Gain an improved understanding of Bethel’s model of discipleship and ministry philosophy.
> Increase shepherding skills by growing ability to relationally invest and disciple others in DNA group and other discipleship community relationships.
> Boost spiritual disciplines into a more consistent rhythm of life through regular Bible reading and prayer, memorizing a chapter of the Bible, incorporating fasting, and spending intentional time in solitude and reflection.
> Clearly identify and engage with the next step of leadership, serving, and involvement at Bethel.
> Bolster articulation of the Christian worldview and grow confidence in ability to explain how Christianity reconciles with contrastive views in NWI.
> Be better equipped in having challenging cultural conversations and practical outworking of theology.
> Develop solid theological literacy in order to successfully complete personal doctrinal statement.