Leadership Development Program

Welcome + Overview

Welcome to the New Denver Leadership Development Program (LDP). The 2010-2011 LDP is a 9-month (August – May) leadership journey for students who are looking to leverage their lives to impact Denver and grow as leaders. The LDP combines hands-on experience in a key area of ministry at New Denver with practical leadership training and valuable life experiences. As a member of the LDP you are a part of the New Denver staff. We call LDP participants “associate staff” because you are going to help lead an area of ministry. It is your opportunity to make a difference in the ministries at New Denver while learning practical leadership skills along the way. Each LDP associate is expected to spend 15 hours/week working, helping, and leading a specific area of ministry. This time also includes participating in the LDP leadership training course activities, as well as fulfilling any weekly obligations you might have in a mentoring program (e.g., the Training and Mentoring Program at Denver Seminary).

It’s not just a job with a fancy name. It’s not just an internship. It’s an opportunity for us to help you hone your gifts, challenge your faith, and develop your leadership potential. Are you ready?

LDP | Who is it for?

The LDP is designed for young leaders who desire to grow and be challenged in a work environment. The LDP is NOT only for people who want to “go into ministry” – it is open to anyone looking for a leadership challenge. We are looking for and expecting the best of the best. We want to hire sharp, fun, caring, responsible individuals who have ambition and take initiative. Do you have what it takes to be an LDP associate?

LDP | The Commitment

The LDP is a 9-month commitment beginning in mid-August 2010 and ending in mid-May 2011. Each LDP associate is expected to spend 15 hours/week working in a specific area of ministry and participating in LDP training activities. In addition, all LDP staff associates are expected to participate in a New Denver small group and lead an area of ministry for weekend worship services. You will be invited to take two weeks of vacation and four Sundays off per year.

During LDP, you will participate in all staff and ministry-related meetings, have one meeting per week with a volunteer, and meet with a staff mentor at least once per week.

LDP | Resources

Leaders need to be equipped for ministry. That is why we are going to give each LDP associate a brand new Apple MacBook computer. We also will cover all the costs of the LDP, including leadership books, audio resources, and experiential outings. And, each LDP associate will receive a $150/month stipend. If you complete the LDP through May 2011, you can keep your MacBook computer. If you are interested in raising support to supplement your stipend, we’re open to that option.

LDP | Roles

We looking for LDP associates in three specific areas:

• Service Programming: helping create, oversee, and manage the adult worship service experience
• Family Ministries: helping create, oversee, and manage children’s environments
• Community Engagement: helping oversee small groups and community service

While each LDP associate will specialize in one of these areas, general responsibilities also include such things as:

• Be a New Denver evangelist: casting the vision of the church to others to help them get engaged.
• Leader Development: Assist with recruiting, training, appreciating and encouraging volunteer leaders, including meeting with one leader per week for care and support
• Environment Creation: Assist in managing your respective environment’s set up and teardown team on Sundays
• Administration: Equipment inventory and purchases, database management, budget management, volunteer schedule and communication, expense reports, and other miscellaneous tasks

Key Attributes:

• Leadership – enjoys involving others and leading teams
• Administration and Details – thrives on paying attention to details and completing tasks; this is huge!
• Relational – enjoys interacting with people
• Teachable – wants to learn and grow

LDP | Application

We are now taking applications for the 2010/2011 school year. Applications must be submitted no later than July 25th (but the sooner you submit, the better!) We will be in touch shortly after that. To fill out the application, go to: http://newdenver.org/ldpapplication/.