Goal: Develop leadership maturity and systems understanding

Core Purpose

Help participants:

• Learn how leadership decisions are made

• Understand church systems deeply

• Grow into leadership readiness

Learning Focus

1. Leadership Development

• Decision-making

• Leading small teams (with oversight)

• Responsibility and accountability

2. Systems Thinking

• How ministries connect

• Planning and coordination across departments

• Organizational structure

3. Ministry Depth

• Teaching observation

• Pastoral care exposure (if applicable)

• Strategic planning involvement

Participation

• Sit in leadership meetings (as learner/observer)

• Assist in planning initiatives

• Support strategic projects

*Residents are learners in leadership,not final decision-makers.

Development Checkpoints

• Quarterly leadership reviews

• Mentor evaluation

• Final residency reflection

Outcome

Prepared for entry-level leadership responsibility in ministry settings.