You don’t have to feel like a leader to begin growing as one

LEAD is for Christians who want to serve more boldly, even if they feel unsure, unequipped, or unqualified

Feel called, but not confident? You're not alone.

Maybe you’ve sensed God nudging you to step up — but leadership still feels like something “other people” do

LEAD is here for people just like you: everyday Christians who want to grow in courage, conviction, and capacity to serve.

You don’t need to be impressive — just willing.

Start growing in leadership, step by step.

Step 1: Taste

Join a free online taster session to explore if LEAD is right for you.

Step 2: Apply

Apply for the next course intake — no experience required.

Step 3: Grow

Learn in community through Scripture, teaching, mentoring, and real-life applications.

Try the Free Taster Session

Grow in confidence, character, and clarity

• Bible teaching that catches you up in the drama of Scripture
• Input from experienced leaders from the church and workplace
• A small community to grow with
• Regular encouragement from local mentors
• Time to reflect, listen, and step forward in faith
• Designed to fit around family and working life

“LEAD has permanently infected me with a hunger to grow into maturity in Christ. Leadership truly is for the ‘chosen many’, and the course has inspired and encouraged me not to disqualify myself from all that God has for me!”

— LEAD graduate

“The teaching is just so great. The perfect balance of being theologically meaty and practically challenging. Also the mentoring forces you to actually move forward with those little things that God has be prodding you about changing or doing in your life.”

— LEAD graduate

What’s in a LEAD journey?

4 Key Elements

Training Together (Teaching from experienced leaders)
The Drama of Scripture (Understanding the Bible’s big story)
Online Learning (Flexible, interactive modules)
Mentoring (Ongoing personal support and encouragement from a local mentor)

Want to get a feel for the teaching?

Here are 2 video sessions to give you an idea

View the 2025-26 syllabus

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FAQ

Not a problem. The course is designed so that anyone, whatever their level of experience, will be equipped and encouraged to take the next steps in their leadership journey.
Training Together in 2024-25 take place over 3 long weekends in October (Norwich), February (Tunbridge Wells) and May (Norwich). There is also an all-together Saturday in London in July 2025.
The Drama of Scripture are in November, January, March and June (exact dates depend on your chosen geographical base) in Norwich, Rochester or Cambridge.
Online Learning happens each term at the student’s own pace. At the end of each term there is a Zoom meeting for their chosen Online Learning Module.
The training dates mean that many LEAD students will need to take two days of annual leave each year - however, because the October and February weekends fall during half-terms, LEAD is fully accessible to teachers. The 3-day block in May takes place over a bank holiday weekend.
LEAD costs just £800 per person per year.
The course lasts for two years, beginning in September and ending on a Saturday in July two years later.
No. We believe that many in our churches are called to lead - not just a chosen few. Christian leaders are needed in the workplace, in the home and in the community, as well as in the church.

The Team

You’ll be supported by leaders who are passionate, relational, and committed to seeing you flourish

Davina Liston

LEAD Course Manager

As well as beautiful frocks I enjoy cycling in the city, swimming in central London, running on Hampstead Heath and baking in my kitchen.

Contrary to the saying, “Some are born leaders, some achieve leadership, and some have leadership thrust upon them…”, my heart is to do what I can assist those who would discount themselves, who would never put themselves first, who are acutely aware of their weaknesses, who shy away from the spotlight…if I can assist those kinds of people (people like me!) to become servant-leaders in their churches, communities and workplaces, I will be a very happy bunny.

We all need grace, we all need wisdom, we all need courage, we all need great teaching - and we’ve got LEAD!