The denomination I've been part of for the last 23 years, Foursquare, has launched a website designed to help young leaders find training sites across the United States. Known as the Emerging Leader Network,* it can be accessed directly or via the Foursquare homepage. It's mission is to engage a larger number of Foursquare young adults in "immersion discipleship" and ministry training within the context of local church schools of ministry.
Although the ELN is not specifically related to the use of technology within the Church, the promotion of it is. In fact, online searches will likely eventually account for a great percentage of ELN inquiries. Besides the website, you can also find the ELN on facebook. As an admin for that page, I'll likely refer to it regularly here and provide regular ELN updates.
According to Tim Mossholder, ELN Director, because of the variety of locations, leaders, and specific areas of ministry focus, each ELN school of ministry is unique. Every program, however, incorporates three life-transforming elements of immersive training:
Hands on Ministry
This is an in-the-trenches approach to developing ministry skills. ELN students engage in a variety of ministry assignments, learning what it means to authentically give of themselves for others.
Focused Academics
With a straightforward and intentional curriculum, students grow as they are encouraged and equipped to understand God's Word at a new and deeper level.
Mentoring Relationships
In an ELN program, trusted pastors and leaders walk alongside students, holding them accountable and encouraging them, as they are moving to new levels of faith and excellence. It is through this critical piece of the immersive ELN structure that students form the rock-solid foundation needed to live out God's call in their lives.
The Emerging Leader Network is part of the Foursquare NextGen Ministries, working in conjunction with the Ministry Training Institutes Office. The ELN exists to serve Foursquare leaders as they work to begin and operate these unique ministries.
* The Emerging Leader Network should not be confused with numerous other ELN groups including the Emerging Leaders Network - social network on ning, the Emerging Leaders' Network - Minnesota Department of Health and The Emerging Leaders Network (Americas for the Arts).
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Hi Cynthia,
Did you ever live in Metairie, Louisiana?
Sorry, no.