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.



We Develop and Deploy young adults as qualified Christian Leaders!
Why? Because we believe your innovative ideas will transform the church and the world.
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Relevant Leadership Training
Local pastors, non-profit, and community leaders give our students the most practical training possible on a weekly basis.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.