Level 2 Leader Training

Legacy’s Level 2 Leader Training is an in-depth course of study designed for church staff and lay leaders currently leading, shepherding, and discipling others via a Legacy Life Group or Ministry Team. The instruction will focus on Legacy’s doctrinal, theological, and historical foundations, along with some practical ministry skills, which spiritual leaders need to help Legacy fulfil here calling to be a Biblical Community living the Word. The training will be done together with a committed cohort of other leaders. Along with attending sessions, cohort members will be expected to do a minimal amount of pre-session reading and share in class discussions. Classes are tentatively scheduled on various Sunday evenings from 8:00-9:30 PM via Zoom.

Tentative Schedule

March 5 – Lesson 1 – Course Orientation & Legacy’s Biblical Philosophy of Ministry

March 19 – Lesson 2 – Worldviews

April 2 – Lesson 3 – Introduction to Systematic Theology

April 16 – Lesson 4 – Why I Believe: A Foundation for Apologetics

April 30 – Lesson 5 – Church History & Restoration Ideals Seminar

May 7 – Lesson 6 – Biblical Theology of Vision & Strategic Planning

May 21 – Lesson 7 – God’s Plan for His Church: An Exegesis of Ephesians 4

June 4 – Lesson 8 – Legacy Staff Level Vision

June 18 – Lesson 9 – Definitions and Duties for Elders – An Exegesis of 1 Peter 5

July 16- Lesson 10 – Legacy White Paper on Church Membership

July 30 – Lesson 11 – Legacy White Paper on Baptism

August 6 – Lesson 12 – Legacy White Paper on Communion

August 20 – Lesson 13 – White Paper on Charismatic Controversies

August 27 – Lesson 14 – Legacy White Paper on Gray Areas

Sept 17 – Lesson 15 – White Paper on Divorce & Remarriage

Sept 24 – Lesson 16 – White Paper on Women’s Roles

October 1 – Lesson 17 – White Paper on Homosexuality and Gender Identity

Prerequisites: 1) Participants must have completed or be scheduled to complete Legacy’s Leader Orientation to register. 2) If you know you are unable to commit to at least twelve of these dates, please do not register. There will be other opportunities to participate at a later date.

Explore your abilities!

Not only has God created you with built-in traits, He has also given you opportunities to grow in your skills throughout your life. What are the abilities you’ve crafted and fostered within yourself? Complete a Skills Inventory and get ready to explore how God can use your abilities to make a positive difference in others’ lives. 

Firm Foundations Ministries

WHAT THEY DO: Firm Foundations Ministries equips men and women to move from imprisoned to empowered. Their Freedom Initiative exists to disciple leaders impacted by incarceration to plant churches that transform the world.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: 

• TUMI Mentor: Use your love of teaching to facilitate theology classes in the Lansing Correctional Facility and/or the Quindaro Freedom Initiative Center in KCK.
• Mentors: Use your natural skills at encouraging and coaching others to mentor program participants.
• Class Facilitator: Help train Freedom Initiative leaders both in Lansing Correctional Facility and/or the Quindaro Center.
• Worship Leader: Lead worship at the Lansing Correctional Facility, Quindaro Center, or Lenexa location.
• Property Maintenance: Use your handy skills to help keep their properties operating.

International Students Inc.

WHAT THEY DO: A Christian organization assisting international students and scholars adjust to life in the US and promoting cross-cultural friendships.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Legacy has a Life Group that consists of Legacy members and international students and scholars. These cross-cultural friendships often allow them to share the love of Jesus with the next generation of world leaders.

House of Hope

WHAT THEY DO: A Christian boarding school that heals teens, restores families, and transforms communities. We believe, through our ministry, we can be God’s instruments in reclaiming the stories of teenagers from trauma to triumph.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Tutor in the on-campus school (especially math); teach art, music, PE, culinary arts, or personal finance; become a one-on-one mentor; join the prayer team; assist with picking up groceries, unpacking them, and putting them away; help with facility and grounds work; assist with administrative tasks.

KU Campus Christians

WHAT THEY DO: KU Campus Christians is a non-denominational ministry at KU striving to make disciples who love and follow Jesus Christ.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Provide a meal on a Monday night at The Gathering; assist with maintenance and grounds work on workdays; provide rides for international students to and from the airport; provide a Holiday Home for international students not returning home during winter break; join KUCC students on spring break missions trips.

Serve at Rosehill Elementary

WHAT THEY DO: Rosehill Elementary is a Title 1 school that is a neighbor to Legacy’s Overland Park Campus. We have joined with their Community Partnership Team to support and encourage staff and students.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Individuals can work in either an educational support role or as a mentor with students at a frequency of their choice through the Shawnee Mission MVP Program; fill in the volunteer gaps as needed for Rosehill school events; give to Legacy’s school supply drive each July; give to other staff blessing opportunities; give to Legacy’s Blessing Tree during the Christmas season to support families in need; join in the occasional service project.

Olathe South High School

WHAT THEY DO: The Olathe Campus partners with Olathe South High School to encourage staff and students.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Serve the counseling team and mentor high school students, bring snacks or gifts to the staff to encourage them. Login or create an account to sign up for serving here.

Indian Woods Middle School

WHAT THEY DO: Indian Woods Middle School is a neighbor to Legacy’s Overland Park Campus. Legacy’s Overland Park Student Ministry has joined the Indian Woods Community Partnership Team to encourage staff and students.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Individuals can work in either an educational support role or as a mentor with students at a frequency of their choice through the Shawnee Mission MVP Program; fill in the volunteer gaps as needed for school events; give to Legacy’s Blessing Tree during the Christmas season to support families in need; give to other staff blessing opportunities; join in the occasional service project. Login or create an account to serve with Indian Woods!

Shelter KC

WHAT THEY DO: Help KC’s homeless men and women experience freedom from the past and hope for the future through the love of Jesus Christ.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Individuals and groups can help prepare and serve at holiday and special events, prepare and serve meals, work on special projects, assist at the front desk, assist with day-to-day tasks, lead a chapel service, and more.