Before You Ordain: TRAIN!: 12-Part Non-Denominational Leadership Training Course

By D.L. Gilbert

Before You Ordain: TRAIN is a comprehensive Church Leadership Training Workbook designed to assist Pastors, Bishops, and Ministry Leaders in preparing aspiring leaders for the sacred responsibility of ordination.

Ordination should never be approached as merely receiving a title-it is accepting a divine assignment, embracing spiritual responsibility, and committing to faithful service. Before hands are laid, leaders must first be trained.

This workbook provides a structured curriculum that helps local churches establish an intentional leadership development process, preparing candidates spiritually, biblically, and practically before they step into ministry office.

Designed for flexible administration, Before You Ordain: TRAIN can be facilitated over a 12-week format (weekly sessions) or a 12-month format (monthly sessions), allowing churches to adapt the training according to their schedule, ministry needs, and learning environment.

Inside this workbook, you will discover 12 strategically organized sections, each featuring a memorable "H-of-the-P" title:

- HAPPENINGS of the PULPIT - Understanding the order and purpose of ministry
- HEART of the PASTOR - Developing the heart of God and the heart of a shepherd
- HEALTH of the PEOPLE - Caring for the total well-being of God's people
- HIERARCHY of the PRESBYTER - Understanding ministry order and structure
- HUMILITY of the PERSON - Embracing the character required of a servant leader
- HEEDING of the PARABLES - Applying and obeying the Word of God
- HOLINESS of the POSITION - Living a consecrated life
- HARMONY of the PATTERN - Working together within the Body of Christ
- HOMILETICS of the PREACHER - Communicating God's Word effectively
- HANDBOOK & PHOTOS - Demonstrating readiness for ministry
- HOUR of POWER - Presenting and evaluating the ministry assignment
- HONOR & PRACTICE - Preparing for the ordination experience

Each section includes biblical instruction, leadership principles, reflection, and assessment opportunities designed to help candidates develop the knowledge, character, and practical understanding necessary for effective ministry leadership.

Whether you are a Pastor establishing a formal leadership academy, a church developing future ministers, or an aspiring leader preparing for greater service, Before You Ordain: TRAIN provides a practical roadmap for building leaders who are equipped, accountable, and ready to serve.

Train before you ordain. Prepare before you promote. Build leaders who are ready for the work of ministry.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1514312557
• ISBN13: 9781514312551
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"