ITLA

ITLA has tracks designed for anyone who wants to pursue full-time ministry, or simply wants to discover how to apply biblical leadership principles to their life. These programs will help the adult learner identify who they are in Christ and equip them to become the leader God has designed them to be.

LEADERSHIP TRACK PROGRAMMING

During the ITLA Leadership Track, you will be trained in leadership directly from Pastors Dave & Kate Sumrall, along with many other top leaders.  Some of the topics will include:

• Team Building
• Creating and Maintaining Healthy Culture
• Setting and Casting Vision
• Conflict Resolution
• Creating Systems of Excellence
• Customer Journey and User Experience
• Corporate and Personal Discipline
• Team Development and Structure
• Creating a Culture of Honor
• Fostering Creativity

MINISTRY & LEADERSHIP TRACK PROGRAMMING

The Ministry and Leadership Track includes the same great leadership principles and opportunities as the leadership track, but is also designed to help prepare you for a life of full-time ministry. This is accomplished through the following:

1. Leadership Labs
   • A unique experience to hear from our staff and pastors where we will be encouraged to grow in our faith and encounter the presence of God. In order to be successful in ministry, it’s important to continually grow our relationship with God.
2. Ministry Labs
   • Designed for you to receive the hands-on training needed for full-time ministry. These labs are lead by our pastors and staff and cover different areas of the local church to prepare and accelerate your leadership development.
3. Assigned Reading / Homework
   • An important aspect of full-time ministry is learning to become a “self-feeder.” Students will be assigned regular Bible reading, readings from The Bible Handbook, and other prescribed literature. Each reading assignment will be attached to some form of written homework to be submitted by each student.
4. Directed Serving
   • On weekends, special events and conferences students will be directed to a specific area of serving alongside the Go Team and staff to learn more about each area of ministry leadership. 

WHAT IS THE ITOWN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
ITLA is a leadership program designed for anyone who feels a calling on their life to pursue full-time ministry or simply wants to grow as a leader. We will help you take necessary steps to help you move from where you are to where God wants you to be.

HOW LONG IS ITLA?
The first semester of ITLA is 13 weeks long, excluding a break for Thanksgiving. Details on second semester of ITLA will be coming soon.

WHEN DOES THE PROGRAM START?
Fall enrollment ends in August with the semester beginning September 16th. Spring enrollment ends in January with the semester beginning February 3rd.

SHOULD I JUST DO THE LEADERSHIP TRACK OR THE MINISTRY AND LEADERSHIP TRACK?
The Ministry and Leadership track includes everything ITLA has to offer, so if you’ve ever considered a career in full-time ministry, we encourage you to do the full program. If you are only looking to grow as a leader, and not interested in vocational ministry, then the Leadership Track is perfect for you.

WILL I GET A JOB AT ITOWN CHURCH?
Participants in the Ministry and Leadership Track are among the very first candidates we consider for new career openings.  While placement is not guaranteed, students that excel through ITLA often go on to a career in full-time ministry.

WHAT DOES THE COST OF ITLA TUITION COVER?
Tuition covers the cost of all in-person and video instruction, all books and reading materials, as well as exclusive ITLA merch.  For those in the Leadership and Ministry track, tuition also covers registration fees for ITOWN conferences during his/her enrollment (Chosen, Men’s Night, United).

IS THERE ITLA IN BLUFFTON?
Yes! We are excited to offer ITLA at our Bluffton campus. Please contact Pastor Caleb for more information.

CAN I BE PUT ON A PAYMENT PLAN?
Payment plan options are available, however, complete tuition payment is required in order to graduate and receive certificate of completion from the program. Please contact the ITLA coordinator, at ITLA@itownchurch.com, for more information regarding payment plan options.