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“Called to Discipleship:
Preparing Church Officers for Leadership”

A complete training course
used at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis, MN in three parts:
Part 1 (introduction) | Part 2 (lesson planning suggestions) | Part 3 (appendices)

“Making Disciples, Making Leaders:A Manual for Presbyterian Church Leader Development”

Two-part book series that includes a Leader Guide and Participant Workbook introducing biblical principles for leadership before describing the important task of the nominating committee as well as a step-by-step curriculum for a four-session leadership training course.

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“Sample Outlines for two officer training sessions”

This outline by Rev. Dr. Susan Andrews includes sessions on both basic officer training and faith and spiritual leadership formation. The format makes use of videos, PowerPoint, Bible study, and group conversation. (90–100 minutes)

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“Called to Discipleship: Preparing Church Officers for Leadership”

“Making Disciples, Making Leaders:A Manual for Presbyterian Church Leader Development”

“Sample Outlines for two officer training sessions”

“Called to Discipleship:
Preparing Church Officers for Leadership”