This years LDC has had to be postponed until further notice. Other LDC's coming up next year include:
East Asia LDC (North Thailand) June/July 2012 contact: Sokgon Park parksokgon@gmail.com (This course will be bi-lingual, English and Korean)
Pacific LDC: (Tauranga, New Zealand): 19 Feb—30 March 2012. Contact: Kevin Stitt stittnz@attglobal.net
Webpage: http://ywam.org.nz/
Europe LDC (Malaga, Spain): Mid-April—End of May 2012. Contact: Barbara Connor barbaraconnor@gmail.com Website: www.leader-development.org/
North America LDC: (Vancouver, Canada): 1 July—11 August 2012. Contact: Chuck & Bobbie cbhamm@smartt.com
Following is some general information related to the logistical details of the LDC in Thailand:
"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:
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:
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.
Location Overview
The LDC will be hosted at the Chiang Rai YMCA located in beautiful and peaceful northern Thailand approximately 5 kilometers north of the city of Chiang Rai, and just a few minutes drive from the airport. The sorrounding area is near the foothills of the mountains which lie near the borders of Myanmar and Laos in an area where many tribal groups are located. Since the months of September and October fall during the typical rainy season in Thailand, while at times it may be a little wet, the temperature will also be cooler. We have chosen this location as the place to host the LDC because of the setting and atmosphere which it is set in.
