Midwest Leadership Development Network

(not held this year) MLDN – 201 – for 2008-2009

Month

Knowledge

Character *

Skill

September
2008

Word of God
Bible: Psalms
Belgic: 1-7
Berkhof: 18-46, 604-615

Perspectives on the Spirit’s Fruit

Planning Worship

October
2008

God the Father
Bible: Deuteronomy
HC: 12-28  Belgic: 8-17
Berkhof: 181-218

Love

Message Preparation
Resources
Organizing material

November
2008

Depravity
Bible: Joshua/Judges
HC: 1-11
Berkhof: 219-260, 415-453

Forgiveness

Preaching the OT
Delivery skills

December
2008

Election
Bible: Esther, Ephesians
Canons of Dort
Berkhof: 109-125, 545-554

Joy

Leading meetings

January
2009

History of Israel
Bible: 1 Kings, 2 Kings
HC: 86-115
Berkhof: 165-178

Peace

Cradle to College
Challenges / Blessings

February
2009

Jesus Christ: Incarnation
Bible: John   Belgic: 18-21
Athanasian Creed
Berkhof: 305-330

Patience and Gentleness
(also Generosity and Compassion)

Working with Volunteers

March
2009

Jesus Christ: Death and Glorification
Bible: Isaiah
HC: 29-64
Berkhof: 356-414

Kindness and
Goodness

Outreach and Integration
Bringing Church to Community

April
2009

Church History:
Pre-Reformation
Bible: Ezra, Nehemiah
Nicene Creed
Berkhof: 555-578

Faithfulness

Team-based Ministry
Organizing teams
Team management

May
2009
 (retreat)

Reformed Distinctives
Minor Prophets
Bible: Minor Prophets
HC: 116-129

Self-control Review & Wrap-Up & Growing Plan

Sacred Pathways
 and Prayer
 

The list contains Bible, Confession, and Berkhof readings. There will be more.
*The Character element is the Ascending Leaders Unit on “The Spirit’s Fruit”
Staff: Jim and Lois Hoogeveen, Nathan and Christina Hitchcock