Helping you become a fully-devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
Why Leadership Development?
LDI, Leadership Development Institute, is a ministry of Hope Community Church specifically designed to equip all followers of Christ to explore and grow their leadership skills for service both inside and outside of the church.
Ultimately, good leadership blesses others and brings honor to God, while poor leadership has great potential to harm the church and reflects poorly on Christ. LDI provides a place for everyone to grow their leadership ability.
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors, and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the Body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
—Ephesians 4:11-13
The Pillars of LDI
Biblical Thinking
God’s word informs all that we do and think. Christian leaders need to develop sound theology and understand how to read and interpret Scripture in order to navigate a world flooded with input and information.
Christ-like Character
Character is critical for leadership. It is important that leaders know and take on the character of Christ. Through the church-based training of LDI, we provide an environment for this process that requires knowledge, persistence, and guidance.
Ministry Skills
All followers of Jesus are called to be ministers of the gospel in the church and in the world. Learn more about how to practice ministry while receiving guidance from experienced leaders allows participants to grow in their own practical leadership skills.
Staff
Naty Severson
Senior Director of LDI
Kaelyn Larson
Associate Director of Connection and Discipleship Associate
Paul Stiver
LDI Coordinator & Men’s Mentor