‘I never understood what true leadership is until I did the BLS ­ it’s hard, but so worth it. The BLS helped me take stuff that was in my head, down into my heart- especially as I got my hands dirty in the practical phase.’

Syra Schulz
currently serving with her husband in church leadership in Germany

‘When we look at Jesus’ leadership development with his disciples we can see that he spent a minimum emphasis on gifting and ministry method and placed a major emphasis on character and faith.’

In BLS we are passionate about a firm foundation in life and leadership. We want to see your potential released through tackling real life issues and developing a firmer platform of character in your life—working alongside others.

You will learn among other things:

• How to lead a small group
• How to work with others in leadership
• Leadership skills like time management and goal setting
• To go deeper with God personally
• To write a mission and goal statement for your life

Among other subjects we look at:

• Leadership as serving
• Value of conflict and how to deal with
• How to lead small groups
• How to set up and lead an overseas outreach
• Leading as part of a team leadership
• Identity and Christlikeness as a leader
• Vision and how to make it happen (we do a project)
• Reflection and personal growth
• Discipleship & mentoring
• Leadership by influence not by title
• Different ways of learning