Designed for college graduates who want a year of intentional mentoring, challenge, discernment, visioning, and investing in their future, LEAD utilizes the ministry of NLR as an experiential learning laboratory for it's participants.  LEAD stands for Leadership, Experience, and Discipleship.  It is our goal that LEAD participants grow in each of these areas.  

Leadership

At NLR we believe that the most effective leadership style is demonstrated by the life of Jesus.  Taking a look at servanthood as the foundation of Biblical leadership, LEAD participants will examine their own leadership skills and use a collaborative approach to help each other become more effective influencers of the people and culture surrounding them.  

Experience

Successfully navigating the challenges of life takes practice.  By working with the ministries of New Life Ranch, LEAD participants will get hands on experience working with our guests and staff.  NLR regularly serves children, teenagers, adults, and families.  LEAD participants will have the opportunity to work with our Community Ministries staff who reach out to the high-risk youth in our surrounding communities who deal with issues of abuse, neglect, lack of educational opportunities, and generational poverty (NLR is located in one of the poorest per capita counties in Oklahoma).  By facing the challenges of running an effective and impactful ministry, participants will have the chance to experience the successes and failures of ministry within the loving environment of the program.

Discipleship

God had given each of us unique life stories that have prepared us for what he is calling us to in the future.  By examining these stories, and God's overarching story in his word, we'll explore who he is, what his plans are for us, and what he has to say to us.  Weekly group discipleship sessions set the tone for LEAD participants to live a God-seeking life in a community of encouragement, accountability, and love.  

The LEAD program is a unique experience for special people.  Occasionally you will work long hours; day after day during busy times of the year.  However, other times will not be as demanding.  Flexibility is key for each LEAD participant.  The program is as demanding as it is rewarding, but your hard work pays off through the joy of service to others and seeing people’s lives being changed. The program is about relationships; relationships between teammates, staff, campers, guests, and ultimately your relationship with Jesus Christ. 

For more information or to apply to the LEAD program please download a registration form. email luke@newliferanch.com with any questions.