The Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) in the Diocese of Massachusetts is preparing to launch its third year of training lay leaders in local justice leadership skills. LDI had 50 participants representing 10 different churches and groups at its December training. The kick-off training for year three will be on Friday, Jan. 27 (6-9 p.m.) and Saturday, Jan. 28 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill. It will cover the skills of public narrative, relationship building, team building and strategy.
LDI is a rigorous, hands-on, six-month learning lab that aims to develop the spiritual leadership of congregations. It supports teams to develop justice projects in their local communities. More information is available at www.diomassleads.org. Churches interested in learning more about LDI may contact Duncan Hilton, Program Director, at duncan@diomassleads.org.