InnovationLabs
THE OPPORTUNITY
Is your church looking for the chance to explore new ideas and discover a new path? Do you sometimes feel caught between ideas and action? You’re not alone. That’s why Leadership Network has developed the InnovationLab, a unique environment designed to help you overcome the common obstacles to innovative thinking and problem solving in starting or developing a ministry area.
InnovationLabs are 12 month experiences that will bring fresh and new ideas to areas that have grown old and tired. Beyond typical brainstorming, your team will be stretched to think beyond the boundaries of current reality to answer the question, 'what's around the corner?' The labs are designed to help you infuse new ideas in an existing ministry area and/or give you a quick start in a ministry area, based on the tested and proven results of other churches. You'll get to hear from experts in various ministry fields and jump miles ahead of where you could go by yourself.
InnovationLab Topics being offered in 2012!
Multisite Central Support | Launch Date: October 18-19
For multisite churches with 3 or more locations, this InnovationLab will guide teams to new ideas bringing clarity and strategy to their organizational structure. Collaborative discussion will focus on the complexities of multisite leadership, communication and distribution of resources, utilizing experts in the multisite field.
/// Addtional information: Contact Tim Nations or click on the title above.
/// Application for consideration: Central Support InnovationLab Application.
Application deadline is July 18, 2012.
Multisite JumpStart | Next Group: TBA
This unique 2 day InnovationLab gathering is designed for church teams planning your first multisite location and will focus on the practical how-to’s of location, leadership and structure. If your church is considering multisite, this is a ‘don’t miss’ opportunity!
/// Addtional information: Contact Greg Ligon or click on title above.
/// Application for consideration: Multisite JumpStart InnovationLab Application.
Generosity | Launch Date: May 23-24
Is your church developing a strategy to create a culture of generosity that impacts local and global communities? This InnovationLab will give your team exposure to tried and true practices as well as fresh edge ideas to form your go forward plan.
/// Additional information: Contact Chris Willard or click on the title above.
/// Application for consideration: Generosity InnovationLab Application.
Application deadline is Friday, March 30, 2012.
Internships | Launch Date: May 16-17
Church based Ministry Intern Programs are becoming more common and require a clear vision and effective strategy. If your church has an established Intern Program and is looking for collaboration and networking with other programs to increase your effectiveness and stay on the cutting edge, this InnovationLab is for you.
/// Additional information: Contact Wayne Smith or click on the title above.
/// Application for consideration: Internships InnovationLab Application.
Application deadline is Friday, March 30, 2012.
Campus Pastor Virtual InnovationLab | Launch Date: August 21-22
Knowing that networking and excellent resources addressing current issues are crucial to a multisite Campus Pastor’s development, this InnovationLab experience will provide a totally online opportunity comprised of 3 online meetings, providing peer to peer learning based on a collaborative process designed to catalyze individual leadership growth.
/// Addtional information: Contact Greg Ligon, Tim Nations or click on the title above.
/// Application for consideration: Campus Pastor Virtual InnovationLab Application
Application deadline is June 29, 2012.
Marriage Ministry | October 8-9
Knowing that marriages today are being attacked from all sides, how effective is your church’s marriage ministry strategy? Participation in this InnovationLab will help your team analyze and utilize their resources in equipping and strengthening marriages in today’s culture. Based on marriage ministry experts and proven strategies, your team will be challenged and stretched in their thinking as they formulate a strategic plan to impact the families in your church.
/// Addtional information: Contact Eric Swanson or click on the title above.
/// Application for consideration: Marriage Ministry InnovationLab Application
Application deadline is June 8, 2012.
