Field Training Initiative

Train Your Staff

The Campus Staff & AD Pathways establish a cohesive, nationally supported development plan for the first three years of both roles, integrating spiritual formation, ministry skills, and leadership development.
This clarity will improve consistency, strengthen regional training efforts, and accelerate our strategic priorities

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Campus Staff Pathway

Our expectation is that all staff working 20+ hours weekly will complete the Campus Staff Pathway within 4 years of their appointment, anchored by whether they will attend ONS after their first or second year on campus. This model provides national coherence while preserving regional flexibility.
It gives staff a predictable and sustainable sequence for the vast majority of staff to complete all required training within a 3-4 year window. The training team will provide annual updates to VPs/RDs to enable appropriate accountability to these expectations.

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Your RLT Meeting

The Training Team is here to help you lead your RLT in sharing about the pathways.

  • Talking Points

    Use this talking points doc alongside the training powerpoint to lead your RLT in a discussion around the pathways.

  • Training Powerpoint

    This training powerpoint is designed to help you lead an RLT meeting on the pathways.

Integration Options

Lead your Region. The Training Team can help.

Choose the 45‑minute meeting option that best supports your goals and leadership style.

Lead & Report

You Lead, Then Send Outcomes
 
  You run the RLT meeting independently and share your Journey 1 or 2 results with the Training Team – along with notes on how prepared your region is to cover the 15 recommended topics.

  • Opens a form where you can easily upload your outcomes and insights.
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Team Up

You Lead, the Training Team Consults
 
  You facilitate your RLT meeting, then meet with the Training Team afterward for a consulting call. Together, you’ll map out next steps and build a timeline tailored to your region’s readiness.

  • Takes you directly to a Teams message with Dan Shiau to schedule your consulting call.

We'll Join You

The Training Team Joins Your Meeting
 
  The Training Team attends your RLT meeting to help cast vision, offer clarity, and support you in real time. You facilitate the discussion, and the Training Team provides guidance and expertise on the ground.

  • Opens a direct Teams message to Dan Shiau to coordinate Training’s participation.