I LEAD FAQ Page
Core Information
What is I LEAD Equipping Ministries?
I LEAD Equipping Ministries is a Christian discipleship training (outreach) organization dedicated to cultivating Christlike thinking skills that transform lives. Our leadership development initiative includes seminars, retreats, books, and Christian Life Coaching, equipping individuals, churches, and communities with mature Christlike leadership skills. Our mission is to cultivate, strengthen, and train the next generation of Christlike leaders.
What do the I LEAD events focus on?
I LEAD events provide a journey into understanding how “root source thinking” shapes our habits, communication, behaviors, and relationships. Through our books, trainings, and coaching, participants gain biblically grounded, evidence-based strategies to overcome fears, achieve goals, and experience Christlike transformation by renewing their minds—leading to greater freedom and ability to fulfill God’s calling to serve Him and others. Ephesians 4:12
What types of training events does I LEAD offer?
I LEAD offers interactive one-day training seminars and immersive retreats at Affiliate Host Sites.
Seminars focus on Christlike thinking and leadership, engaging participants through presentations, case discussions, small group activities, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios.
Retreats span Friday evening and all-day Saturday, providing a deeper experience that integrates Christlike thinking with personal, marriage, family, or discipleship leadership development.
Both formats include practical equipping, I LEAD teaching, reflection, and team-building activities to foster meaningful growth.
What do participants gain from I LEAD events?
Attendees strengthen their personal walk with Christ while developing leadership skills rooted in spiritual maturity, emotional development, and godly integrity. They learn how to multiply their influence without burnout and gain tools to build a culture of growth and discipleship within their ministry.
Attendees strengthen their personal walk with Christ while developing leadership skills rooted in spiritual maturity, emotional development, and godly integrity. They learn how to multiply their influence without burnout and gain tools to build a culture of growth and discipleship within their ministry.
For additional details, see the BENEFITS SHEET (available in the Resources & Documents section below).
Hosting Requirements
What are the criteria for being a host site?
I LEAD partners with faith-led churches and organizations to host transformative leadership events. To qualify, an affiliate host site should align with I LEAD’s mission and values, provide a suitable venue, have leadership support, and be able to promote the event and recruit volunteers. Basic AV capabilities and a designated I LEAD church staff member serving as the I LEAD point leader help ensure a smooth experience.
I LEAD partners with faith-led churches and organizations to host transformative leadership events. To qualify, an affiliate host site should align with I LEAD’s mission and values, provide a suitable venue, have leadership support, and be able to promote the event and recruit volunteers. Basic AV capabilities and a designated I LEAD church staff member serving as the I LEAD point leader help ensure a smooth experience.
We work closely with host sites to provide guidance on facilities, logistics, and volunteer coordination, ensuring a seamless and impactful experience.
We ask for a minimum of 55 paid attendees for each seminar. We warmly invite churches and non-profit organizations to partner with one another for these wonderful seminars, which can enhance the experience for everyone involved.
For additional details, see the I LEAD STRATEGIC OVERVIEW Sheet and HOST SITE OVERVIEW Sheet.
(available in the Resources & Downloads section below).
What type of facility is needed to host an I LEAD event?
I LEAD seeks churches and faith-led venues with seating for at least 60 attendees. A suitable facility should include space for interactive learning, areas for registration check-in, refreshments, and book tables, and essential AV capabilities to support seminar presentations.
Are refreshments required?
Yes! Host sites should provide coffee, tea, and water, along with a light breakfast such as pastries or fruit, snacks for breaks, and a simple lunch like sandwiches and chips or boxed lunches.
Yes! Host sites should provide coffee, tea, and water, along with a light breakfast such as pastries or fruit, snacks for breaks, and a simple lunch like sandwiches and chips or boxed lunches.
Are volunteers needed?
Yes! Host sites should have a team of volunteers (typically 5 to 10) to assist with set-up & logistics, registration check-in, refreshments, onsite book sales, and basic AV support for presentations.
Yes! Host sites should have a team of volunteers (typically 5 to 10) to assist with set-up & logistics, registration check-in, refreshments, onsite book sales, and basic AV support for presentations.
Logistics & Costs
What is the process for scheduling a seminar or retreat?
Hosting an I LEAD event is a simple 3-step process! Interested sites should contact I LEAD to 1) Discuss details & select a date, 2) Sign a Site Agreement, and 3) Coordinate logistics with I LEAD staff.
Hosting an I LEAD event is a simple 3-step process! Interested sites should contact I LEAD to 1) Discuss details & select a date, 2) Sign a Site Agreement, and 3) Coordinate logistics with I LEAD staff.
What support does I LEAD provide to host sites?
I LEAD equips host sites with expert guidance by certified Christian leadership trainers, who are also certified Christ-centered equipping coaches, experienced in Christlike leadership development. We provide a host site logistics guide for smooth event facilitation, seminar materials, participant guidebooks, promotional materials, and a secure online registration platform to help ensure a successful event. Our team works closely with each host site, offering guidance and resources to create a highly professional, transformative leadership training experience.
I LEAD equips host sites with expert guidance by certified Christian leadership trainers, who are also certified Christ-centered equipping coaches, experienced in Christlike leadership development. We provide a host site logistics guide for smooth event facilitation, seminar materials, participant guidebooks, promotional materials, and a secure online registration platform to help ensure a successful event. Our team works closely with each host site, offering guidance and resources to create a highly professional, transformative leadership training experience.
Is there a fee for hosting?
There is no hosting fee—participants pay a registration fee directly to I LEAD. Host sites may incur minor costs for refreshments and can seek sponsorships or love offerings to help offset expenses. A love offering for the trainer is optional but greatly appreciated.
There is no hosting fee—participants pay a registration fee directly to I LEAD. Host sites may incur minor costs for refreshments and can seek sponsorships or love offerings to help offset expenses. A love offering for the trainer is optional but greatly appreciated.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes! I LEAD Equipping Ministries is a division of Journey2Love Ministries Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations to JourneytoLove (I LEAD) are tax-deductible as permitted by law. Visit https://ILEADEM.com/donate/
Yes! I LEAD Equipping Ministries is a division of Journey2Love Ministries Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations to JourneytoLove (I LEAD) are tax-deductible as permitted by law. Visit https://ILEADEM.com/donate/
Speaker & Content
Who will be presenting the seminar?
Each I LEAD seminar is led by a certified I LEAD Trainer, who is also a certified professional (ICCI) Christian Life Coach with expertise in teaching Christlike leadership principles. I LEAD trainers bring a combination of biblical wisdom, practical application, and leadership experience to help attendees grow spiritually and professionally.
Each I LEAD seminar is led by a certified I LEAD Trainer, who is also a certified professional (ICCI) Christian Life Coach with expertise in teaching Christlike leadership principles. I LEAD trainers bring a combination of biblical wisdom, practical application, and leadership experience to help attendees grow spiritually and professionally.
What makes I LEAD Equipping Ministries seminars unique?
I LEAD seminars focus on Christlike thinking as the foundation for leadership. Unlike other leadership programs, our approach integrates both Biblical based spiritual and emotional growth, helping attendees develop maturity, resilience, and Christlike influence in their ministries, families, and workplaces.
I LEAD seminars focus on Christlike thinking as the foundation for leadership. Unlike other leadership programs, our approach integrates both Biblical based spiritual and emotional growth, helping attendees develop maturity, resilience, and Christlike influence in their ministries, families, and workplaces.
Can I LEAD events be customized for a church or organization?
While our seminars and retreats offer a turnkey experience for host sites, we also provide other customized leadership development offerings—including coaching, discipleship training, and consulting packages—that build on the principles taught in I LEAD seminars and retreats while addressing the unique needs of each site.
While our seminars and retreats offer a turnkey experience for host sites, we also provide other customized leadership development offerings—including coaching, discipleship training, and consulting packages—that build on the principles taught in I LEAD seminars and retreats while addressing the unique needs of each site.
Registration & Attendance
How do attendees register for an I LEAD Equipping Ministries event?
Participants can explore upcoming seminars and register securely online through the I LEAD Registration Page
What materials or handouts will be provided?
Attendees will receive a 200-page I LEAD guidebook and seminar handouts designed to enhance practical application learning.
Attendees will receive a 200-page I LEAD guidebook and seminar handouts designed to enhance practical application learning.
Are additional I LEAD guidebooks available for purchase at the event?
Yes! Host sites will have tables for book sales, and volunteers will assist in distributing resources.
Yes! Host sites will have tables for book sales, and volunteers will assist in distributing resources.
Post-Seminar Follow-Up
What ongoing Christian Coaching or discipleship resources are available after the seminar?
Participants can continue their leadership journey with coaching, mentorship, and follow-up training sessions. Additional books and resources are available to support ongoing growth in Christlike leadership.
Participants can continue their leadership journey with coaching, mentorship, and follow-up training sessions. Additional books and resources are available to support ongoing growth in Christlike leadership.
Can sites host recurring I LEAD training events and other offerings?
Yes! Affiliate churches and organizations can host I LEAD seminars, retreats, coaching sessions, and other offerings on a recurring basis to equip their teams & communities for ongoing growth in Christlike leadership.
Yes! Affiliate churches and organizations can host I LEAD seminars, retreats, coaching sessions, and other offerings on a recurring basis to equip their teams & communities for ongoing growth in Christlike leadership.
How does I LEAD help churches continue equipping leaders beyond the initial event?
I LEAD provides long-term resources, leadership tools, and training to support churches in developing and sustaining Christlike leadership within their churches, ministries, schools, and communities. For more information on leadership development opportunities, including Pastoral and Elder Board Leadership Training, Care Discipleship Coaching, and Ministry Consulting, contact us at: https://ILEADem.com/get-in-touch.
I LEAD provides long-term resources, leadership tools, and training to support churches in developing and sustaining Christlike leadership within their churches, ministries, schools, and communities. For more information on leadership development opportunities, including Pastoral and Elder Board Leadership Training, Care Discipleship Coaching, and Ministry Consulting, contact us at: https://ILEADem.com/get-in-touch.
Quick Access Resources & Downloads
How to Share I LEAD Information with Your Leadership Team?
You can access and share the following resources to help your church or organization decide whether to host an I LEAD event.
Visit the links or scan the QR code below to view or download each resource.
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