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Missional Churches
 
We are looking for more partner congregations of every size, from rural, urban and suburban communities to join in what God is doing to address the need for laborers in the harvest, both here and abroad. Most recently we’ve been referring to those partners as Missional Churches, churches that are willing to battle and overcome the normal “tides” of complacency and comfort culture to faithfully declare and demonstrate the gospel in action—churches who recognize that ministry involvement, especially beyond the walls of the church, will result in transformed lives and eternal fruitfulness.

“If we cease to BE missional, we cease to BE the Church.”
               - (Milfred Minatrea, Shaped by God’s Heart)


Nicole Devereaux
Hope Community Church - Minneapolis
 
Nicole describes both the expected and unanticipated areas of growth in her leadership as a result of involvement with Leadership Development Institute (LDI).
[clip length: 5 minutes]
 
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Tom Mouw
North Central District Office - Minneapolis
 
Tom outlines the vision for training, equipping, and mentoring leaders in our local churches to be a part of God's movement in the 21st century.
[clip length: 6 minutes]
 
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Hiland Overgaard
Hope Community Church - Minneapolis
 
Hiland talks about his experiences with Street Level Ministry and how LDI has made him a more effective and mature disciple.
[clip length: 3 minutes]
 
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