Leadership Development Course
Welcome to the Leadership Development Course (LDC) East Asia.
Following is some general information related to the logistical details of the East Asia LDC being held in Chiang Mai, Thailand:
- Location: Baanklandoi Hotel Resort, Chiang Mai
- Dates: October 3 to November 12, 2010
- Cost: Please contact us for further information: parksokgon@gmail.com
- Application: Download here (PDF)
- Course Requirements: DTS graduate; a minimum of 4 years of leadership experience
If you have any additional questions or would like further information related to LDC East Asia that is not available on this page, please contact us at parksokgon@gmail.com. Thank you for considering the possibility of joining us!
Please note this will be a Korean/English bi-lingual LDC
Location Overview
The LDC will be hosted at the Chiang Mai Baanklandoi Hotel Resort where you can enjoy crisp and clean air from the lush surrounding forests. Beautiful and serene, a small village of Northern Thai-style houses are ideal for couples or large families. The Baanklandoi Hotel Resort is situated in the midst of a protected mountainous area of national park, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. The resort is just 30 minutes from the main area of town of Chiang Mai. We have chosen this location as the place to host the LDC because of the setting and atmosphere which it is set in.
LDC Overview
“The disciples had 40 days of preparation for the start of their ministry after Jesus ascended and before the Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost. I figure that 40 days is a good time for leaders to come away to reflect, receive input and get prepared for the next season of their leadership. So the Leadership Development Course (LDC) was launched - a 40 day (six-week) residential course for leaders of at least four-to-five years experience.”
-Stephen Mayers, LDC co-founder
During the course of the LDC, we will experience and examine the seven aspects of leadership:
- 1. Self Leadership: to teach what we live
- 2. Servant Leadership: to lead with a developmental bias
- 3. Shared Leadership: to equip the saints
- 4. Strategic Leadership: to begin with the end in mind
- 5. Spiritual Leadership: to live out of the Spirit and lead out of a passion for God
- 6. Structural Leadership: to implement and structure vision
- 7. Sensorial Leadership: to create and environment for maximum growth
Each week in the LDC is dedicated to a specific theme (or themes), and these goals are presented, processed, exercised, and evaluated through a variety of means including teaching times, peer mentoring groups, small groups, spiritual leadership workshops, one-on-one discussion with a staff member, intercession times, personal ministry times, creative journaling, and worship. Following is a general overview of each of the weekly themes:
- Week 1 Understanding Yourself and Others How to value each individual's unique personality and giftings
- Week 2 The Time Line of a Leader How God develops a leader over time through experience and circumstances
- Week 3 Developing Mentoring Relationships based on Jesus' model The how to and importance of building others up and releasing them into God's purposes for their lives
- Week 4 Inner Healing and Freedom How to find freedom for ourselves and lead others into it by being honest with God and responding to the Spirit
- Week 5 Values and Goals/Team Leadership How to organize your personal life and utilize team leadership for maximum effectiveness in ministry
- Week 6 Different Leadership Styles/Electives Examining different leadership styles, and the opportunity to break into smaller groups for further discussion on topics of interest to you
The LDC is intended to be a time where we can inspire, encourage, equip, heal, and grow in our calling as leaders. It is not intended to be just a school, but a living experience. It's not complete without you, and we warmly invite you to join with us for this season of renewal in the arms of the Father, following the example of Jesus, and led by authority of the Spirit.
