Leaders Elders And Deacons (LEAD) Academy
LEAD Academy is a one day training event for lay leaders in Anabaptist related congregations in Southern California.
Purpose
To equip Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference (Southern California Region) and other Anabaptist individuals and congregations with skills needed for local/congregational ministry and faith formation.
| When | Saturdays |
| Duration | 9am - 5pm |
| Location | Local congregation |
| Cost | $25.00 per student |
Training offered
- Reading (Survey of) the Old Testament
- Reading (Survey of) the New Testament
- Methods of Bible Study
- Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective
- Biblical Peacemaking
- Spiritual Disciplines
- Christian Formation of Children
- Christian Formation of Youth
- Preparing and Leading Worship
Training could be offered in areas other than those listed above. Please contact the Director of Urban Theological Formation for the same.
To set up a training in your congregation or your area please contact:
Director of Urban Theological Formation
Box CAL, 1539 E. Howard Street
Pasadena, CA 91104
626-720-8100 or send an email.
Director of Urban Theological Formation
Rev. Valentina Satvedi is the Director of Urban Theological Formation for the Center for Anabaptist Leadership. A native of India, she is an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren and serves as a member of their Anti-Racism team. She has studied on two continents and holds the M.Div degree from Bethany Theological Seminary. She also serves as Co-Director of the Anti-Racism Program for Mennonite Central Committee US.
