LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Project 11 is a development resource for churches to invest in emerging leaders in their communities. All resourcing and statewide facilitation comes from QB, but it is run in the local church in small group communities between a mentor and the emerging leaders invited to take part each year. The program runs for 9 months, from March to November, and registrations are open mid-January to mid-February. While a large majority of those who have participated in Project 11 could be considered young adults, we don’t have an age limit and have certainly had others come through the program outside that demographic that have been abundantly blessed. We pride ourselves on Project 11 being an incredibly high-quality resource that remains adaptable for each local church, and each individual group.

Project 11 is all about developing a healthy foundation around what it means to be a Christian leader. There are 11 ‘projects’ (i.e. units/modules): launch, grace, love, heart, crop, word, faith, sent, team, sway and next. These projects are designed to help emerging leaders reflect on their character as a leader all the way through to the practicalities of working in teams and discerning God’s voice. The length of each project ranges between 2-4 weeks, and there are a few breaks throughout the year for rest and catch up.

Our prayer is that the next generation of leaders of our movement will be launched through Project 11. We have seen already seen 500 women and men equipped and released! Many of these began Project 11 completely unable to call themselves a leader, but through the calling out and support of their mentor and community, and the ongoing learning and practical experience, they finish the year more confident in the influence that can have in the world because of the calling of God on their lives! We have P11 alumni now on the journey to become register pastors, church planters, lay church leaders, and influential Christian leaders in a whole range of secular workplaces!

DAILY:

• Devotionals reflecting on the leadership content of that week (delivered directly to emails or accessible via a downloadable journal)

WEEKLY:

• Learning content (available in written and audio format)
• Podcasts with a Christian leader (available in audio and video format)

ONCE PER PROJECT (EVERY 2-4 WEEKS):

• P11 group meeting for reflection, mentoring and fellowship. These times are crucial for taking the learning content helping to apply it to real life! Mentors will work with the P11 group each year to determine what meetings will look like. It is recommended you meet at least once a month, but some groups choose to do this more frequently, making the P11 group like a connect group – which has incredible fruit.
• Project Action – intentional active reflection on the content to increase understanding and help with application
• Bonus Leadership Exercise – guides the emerging leader through the development of a practical leadership skill (i.e. conflict management, writing a small group study, S.H.A.P.E. Assessment) 

Time commitment varies a little depending on the individual and the way the groups choose to meet together. But on average we advise the emerging leaders to be prepared for at least 1-2 hours per week of time investment, increasing that to 3-5 when there is group meeting or state gathering.

Project 11 costs $350 for each emerging leader – this covers everything: the content, summit and ongoing support from QB throughout the program. Emerging leaders – chat to your mentors today and whether there’s any partial or full sponsorships available for you. QB will invoice churches in April so payment will be organized then.