Lead Institute exists to see people like you flourish in their calling in ministry. We want to see your influence expand across your culture and thrive within and beyond your church walls. By providing hands on experience with church staff, college credit through Lee University, and leadership training, we believe that Lead Institute can better set the trajectory for your success in ministry.

Leadership: Learn to Lead
Local pastors, non-profit, and community leaders give our students the most practical training possible on a weekly basis. Become statistically more marketable to your future employer, and take the plunge! We want to see you boldly and powerfully walk in the profession God has purposed for you.
Education: Earn a Degree
If you feel called to ministry, or want to be a lawyer, teacher, dentist, or maybe, you just want to figure it out— Give your resumé a boost. Students earn 24 credit hours through LEE UNIVERSITY online and are considered full time students. FAFSA is accepted and can be applied for student tuition.
Character: Be Transformed
Making disciples is the primal call of a Christian! At Lead INstitute Georgia, we are concerned with spiritual ‘formation’ and not just ‘INformation’. Your leaders and community provide the structure and context for you to be challenged and to grow into a leader with moral authority.

We Develop and Deploy young adults as qualified Christian Leaders!

Why? Because we believe your innovative ideas will transform the church and the world.

  • Relevant Leadership Training

    Local pastors, non-profit, and community leaders give our students the most practical training possible on a weekly basis.

  • Accredited Education

    Students earn 24 credit hours through LEE UNIVERSITY online and are considered full time students. FAFSA is accepted and can be applied for student tuition.

  • Ministry Experience

    Serve in a wide variet of contexts from the local schools to homeless shelters, nursing homes, churches, and attend the top leadership conferences in the country.

  • Personalized Internships

    Once you’ve discovered your passions, we’ll place you with an incredible mentor to help you further develop your skills and build your resume.

  • Ministry Licensing

    For those who feel called, one year at LEAD will fulfill all the requirements for lisence to minister in the Church of God. A second year will prepare students for the equivilant of MIP helping you get credentials.