About Us
DEVOTED is a training experience that seeks to build transformational leaders for the local church and for more significant impact in the kingdom of God. We need leaders equipped to serve in the home, workplace, church, and community. As part of the CVA (Credit Valley Association), this inter-church Leadership School combines Biblical teaching, hands-on training and personal skills development. This training program can be adapted into churches of small, medium, and large sizes. While the core courses can be learned in various settings, the key training and leadership formation happens at the local church level.
The School of Leadership aims to grow local church leaders, such as Elders, Deacons, Missional Community Leaders, Key Ministry Leaders, Small Group Leaders, etc. While DEVOTED issues certificates for graduates, it is not meant to replace Seminaries or Bible Colleges. This School is not aimed at training vocational Pastors or church planters. The goal of DEVOTED is to raise more and better leaders for the home, church, workplace and community.
Two Strategies
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​Competency-Based Education
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CBE aims to equip leaders with Biblical knowledge and practical life-changing ministry skills.
Through the designation of measurable learning outcomes, the student will achieve an understanding and competency to lead as a transformational Christian, making disciples in whatever environment God places them. The courses will be a mix of in-class learning, self-study, and local church involvement. A portion of the education will occur on the students' own schedule and availability, making learning more flexible for each person.
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Personal Mentoring for Participants
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Every student will be partnered with a mentor during their experience with DEVOTED. Trained, qualified mentors will walk alongside each participant to encourage and help them enjoy their learning journey. These Personal Mentors will be mentored by a Team Leader so that each participant grows to be all God desires. No one will walk alone.
Three areas of the Transformed Life of a Leader
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Head - What a leader must KNOW (Biblical Knowledge)
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Heart - What a Leader must Believe (Piety & Holiness, Emotional Health)
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Hands - What a Leader must Do (Leadership Skills, Pastoral Skills & Missional Skills)
Program Overview: The 10 Courses
1. Doctrinal Leadership (Head – What the Leader should Know)
a. God’s Great Story
b. Systematic Theology
c. Interpreting & Teaching the Bible
2. Spiritual Leadership (Heart – What the Leader should Be)
a. The Spiritual Life of the Leader
b. The Spiritual Gifts of the Leader
c. The Spiritual Health of the Leader
3. General Leadership (Hands - What the leader should Do)
a. Goals and Planning
b. Building and Leading Teams
c. Cultural\Contextual Leadership
d. Ministry Skill Development (Co-op\Practicum
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