EDUCATION
DISCIPLESHIP | INTERNSHIP | ACADEMICS | CREDENTIALING
DISCIPLESHIP
What we do flows naturally out of who we are. Students are offered a wide range of discipleship and leadership classes taught by our staff, the staff of Together Church, and guest speakers. We believe that talent will only take you as far as your character sustains you. Character is forged through discipleship.
Lead Florida offers discipleship including a wide range of topics such as:
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Scripture Studies
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Ministry Skills
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Character Development
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Discipleship 101 (First Year Discipleship)
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Leadership 101 (First Year Leadership)
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Spiritual Disciplines Development
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Men @ Heart (Guy's Discipleship)
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P31 (Girl's Discipleship)
INTERNSHIP
Lead Florida was created with the intent of getting hands-on experience. We want you to apply what you learn in the classroom to real life. In this area of your education you will be stretched and challenged to grow outside of your comfort zone and walk in the calling God has for you. You will have access to diverse areas of ministry and gain a mentor who will offer guidance and support while on your journey.
Some internship options might include (but aren't limited to):
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Worship
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Pastoral Ministry
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Youth Ministry
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Children's Ministry
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Family Ministry
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Graphic Design
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Production & Media
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Church Administration
ACADEMICS
Lead Florida partners with Lee University's Division of Adult Learning program and because of this partnership, we are able to offer students a scholarship discount of 50% off tuition fees. However, if you feel Lee University is not the right fit for you, you have the option to choose an online school that fulfills either your scholarships or preference for your educational path.
Lee University's Online Program offers many Undergraduate Degrees including:
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Bible and Theology
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Christian Studies
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Ministry Leadership
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Business Administration
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Criminal Justice
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Liberal Studies
To find out more information on Lee University or their Online Program, click the link!
*Lee University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters and education specialist degrees. Lee University is also a member of the American Council on Education, the Council of Independent Colleges, the Tennessee College Association, the Tennessee Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities, and the Appalachian College Association. The Division of Adult Learning is a member of the Association for Continuing Higher Educations (ACHE), the Association of Christian Distance Educations (ACCESS), and the Christian Adult Higher Education Association (CAHEA).
CREDENTIALING
Lead Florida partners with the Church of God and the Division of Education to offer our students a unique opportunity. By completing your first year of Lead Florida, an internship, and courses from Lee University, students are able to obtain their Exhorters License through the Church of God. Second year returning students who complete their year, internship, and courses through Lee University are able to obtain their Credentialed Minister's License through the Church of God.
Credentialing Licenses include:
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Exhorters License - Calling & Ministry Studies (CAMS)
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Credentialed Minister's License - Ministerial Internship Program (MIP)
To find out more information about the Church of God and credentialing, click the link!