References

LDR Recommendations From Denominations, Districts and Networks

“Dr. Mel Ming is one of the most insightful church leaders I have had the privilege of meeting.  He and Steve Mills have developed the best church revitalization process I have seen in my forty years of ministry!   Leadership Development Resources truly helps churches become healthy, effective, growing congregations.  I use their materials in the Potomac District Assemblies of God and highly recommend them.”
J. Gary Butler, Assistant To the District Superintendent For Church Health and Revitalization, Potomac District

“If you are looking for a quick-fix, one-size-fits-all formula for church growth, you will not be happy with LDR. However, if you are looking for a vehicle to help you develop a healthy church and a winning team, LDR is just the ticket. I would describe LDR as a process of discovery, design, and implementation in which a church leadership team rethinks the functions of a New Testament church within a twenty-first century context. It is a process that is thoroughly anchored in the Word and intentionally committed to missional principles. At the end of the two year journey, a church that works the process will end up with a “playbook” for effectively advancing Christ’s mission in their local context and around the world.”
Boyd Powers, Secretary Treasurer, Oregon Ministry Network

“We have found LDR  to be a tremendous catalyst for our churches to redefine their role in the Missio Dei as it relates to their community.  The process helps a church learn how they can passionately engage the un-churched with an intentional strategy prayerfully developed by a strong leadership team.  While not a quick fix, the entire LDR process does help the church’s focus, intensity, health, purpose, and effectiveness to rise exponentially.”
Phil Wall, Georgia Missions Director

“The Alabama District of the Assemblies of God is using the materials developed by Mel Ming and Steve Mills.  Their material is proving to be a great tool for helping our pastors focus on the issues that matter in leading churches.  I recommend you investigate these excellent concepts and ideas for your churches.”
Billy Glover, Alabama formerDistrict Superintendent

LDR Recommendations From Pastors

“Over the last several years Leadership Development Resources has been a critical part for training of our core leadership team.  Through the process they laid out for us, we have taken major steps in defining who we are and what we should do as a church in regards to style of ministry.  I can’t imagine where we would be without their assistance. Leadership Development Resources isn’t for everyone. If you don’t want to reach your community, if you don’t want to see your church family spiritually mature, and if you could care less about leadership development then LDR isn’t for you. But if there is passion for the lost, passion for spiritual growth and for leadership development for the next generation then LDR is for you.”
Mike Axton, Lead Pastor, Brooklake Community Church, Federal Way, WA

“Our team has been thrilled with the results of working with Mel and Steve.  They brought expertise, tools, and a plan that was customized to fit who were are and the mission God has called us to.  We are now working smarter in order to reach our kingdom potential.”
Doug Heisel, Senior Pastor, New Life Church, Alamo, CA

“Allow me to say a few words about the benefit we received from Mel Ming and Steve Mills’ process and teaching. Like many of your churches, Life Center has a proud history. After 90 years of ministry under seven pastors we felt like it was time to take a good look not only at what we were doing, who we are now and how we were going to reach our community. Mel and Steve were thoughtful, provocative and encouraging every step along the way. The process made us a better pastoral team and gave us more clarity as a church. It also gave me more confidence as a leader and I am grateful.”
Dean Curry, Senior Pastor, Life Center, Tacoma, WA

“It has been a great process for the church I pastor.  I have been in cohorts for nearly two years and it has revolutionized the way we do church.  I have an amazing team of lay people who have been a part of the process and they have really stepped up to “the plate”.  We have more teams and more people involved in ministry than at any other time in my previous 11 years of ministry.  People are finally starting to get what ministry looks like as well as the process in taking an unchurched person from non-believer to serving Christian.  While we have not seen huge numbers coming to Christ, our numbers last year were higher than the year before.”
Terrence King, Faith Assembly, Lexington, VA

“The process that the team from LDR led us through gave us the tools we needed to develop and sustain the unique vision God has for us. I believe it is a vital component to our 10 years of consecutive growth.”
Cal Carpenter, Lead Pastor, Sound Life Church, Tacoma, WA