About duli
DULI is a cohort-styled adult educational program with the goal of maximizing leadership potential in churches and communities. With a 2-year commitment to this program taught by exceptional instructors, we desire to see leaders increase their spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and volitional capacity, thus being equipped for kingdom advancement. DULI also our leadership pipeline for our mission of seeing revived lives, active to glorifying God.
Biblical Foundation
Now when Elisha had fallen sick with the illness of which he was to die, Joash king of Israel went down to him and wept before him, crying, “My father, my father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” 15 And Elisha said to him, “Take a bow and arrows.” So he took a bow and arrows. 16 Then he said to the king of Israel, “Draw the bow,” and he drew it. And Elisha laid his hands on the king's hands.17 And he said, “Open the window eastward,” and he opened it. Then Elisha said, “Shoot,” and he shot. And he said, “The Lord's arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Syria! For you shall fight the Syrians in Aphek until you have made an end of them.” 18 And he said, “Take the arrows,” and he took them. And he said to the king of Israel, “Strike the ground with them.” And he struck three times and stopped. 19 Then the man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have struck five or six times; then you would have struck down Syria until you had made an end of it, but now you will strike down Syria only three times.” - 2 Kings 13:14-19
But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. 8 This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.” 9 (What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions ? 10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.) 11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. - Ephesians 4:7-16
DULI Objectives
Graduates will build a strong foundation of biblical understanding. They will demonstrate an aptitude for accurately dissecting the scriptures and applying sound doctrine.
Graduates will display inspiring character that is committed to honesty, surrendered to the continuous transforming work of the Holy Spirit, has an awareness of weaknesses, humbly submits to godly community, and is willing to do right even at high personal cost.
Graduates will prioritize spiritual vitality by valuing their relationship with Jesus more than success. They will give evidence of Christ’s Lordship in their thinking and conduct as well as demonstrating a regular pattern of connecting deeply with Him.
Graduates will be able to identify and implement the keys to building and maintaining healthy relationships. Whether it is a spouse, parent, child, family member, or friend, our students will never sacrifice those who matter for the advancement of their personal ambitions.
Graduates will demonstrate a clear sense of calling and understanding that every vocation is sacred and missional when chosen by and submitted to the leadership of Jesus.
Graduates will embrace a lifestyle of Spirit-empowerment with a sound understanding of the person and continued work of the Holy Spirit. They will be knowledgeable of historical movements of the Holy Spirit and the theological truth that spiritual gifts are still available to believers today.
Graduates will develop dynamic leadership skills through a deep understanding of their unique strengths, gifting, and personality. They will have a high capacity for motivating themselves and others towards a clear, compelling vision and utilizing wisdom in decision making.
Graduates will demonstrate well-developed communication skills with the ability to communicate with vitality and the power of the Holy Spirit. They will know how to contextualize their message, establish connection with their audience, and speak in any arena with confidence.
Graduates will develop a missional lifestyle of evangelizing and making disciples of Jesus. They will have a passion for reaching the lost and proficiency in evangelism tools to engage with people in their location, vocation, and recreation.
Graduates will leave DULI with a courageous faith that is willing to sacrifice for their vision and has a steadfast hope in pursuing their goals even in the face of adversity.
Educational Distinctives
Identification - We Believe That Learning Starts with Discovery
Our educational model seeks to not only inform students about general principles but to enable them to discover their own unique wiring and how Christ has designed them to lead. We are committed to helping students identify their personal calling, unique strengths and gifts, and to discern what opportunities Christ has given them to be ambassadors for Him. (Acts 4:36; Acts 6:1-4)
Instruction - We Believe That Great Leadership Is Grounded In Biblical Truth
The Bible must be the foundation of our theology and practice. Our desire is to form leaders who submit to the scripture as the primary standard and evaluator of their leadership. We will equip students with the tools to engage in thorough biblical archeology to unearth the depth of truth and apply those truths in every aspect of their life and leadership. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:5-8 )
Impartation - We Believe That Leadership Development Is Uniquely Relational
Christianity at its core is highly relational and we believe developing christian leaders is no different. By providing mentors and coaches, we hope that every student will not just gain greater understanding but experience heart transformation during their time in the program. Our desire is that students won’t just be able to do the work of Christ but also possess the heart of Christ. (Mark 3:13-15; Acts 4:13; Romans 1:11-12)
Internship - We Believe That Education Should Not Just Be Informative But Experiential
Just as Jesus gave His disciples opportunities to preach and serve in order for them to grow, we are committed to giving our students opportunities to grow on the go. Through providing moments of exposure and experience, our students will be able to grow in their leadership confidence and competence as well as their ability to work in a team environment. (Luke 10:1-3, 17-20; 1 Timothy 1:3-5)