Jerre and Mary Joy Stead
School for Leadership Formation and Development

The purpose of the Jerre and Mary Joy Stead School for Leadership Formation and Development (SLFD) is to provide continuing education opportunities for newly commissioned Officers. As part of their promotion to the rank of Captain, Lieutenants in their first five-years of officership are required to successfully complete five School for Leadership Development courses.  Courses are designed to fulfill current needs of officers to prepare them for effective and vibrant leadership in The Salvation Army.

Additionally, the SLFD exists to equip officers, employees, soldiers, and volunteers with essential leadership and team development skills to make a lasting impact in their ministry, workplace, and communities. The SLFD offers a wide array of courses to enhance leadership abilities and expand knowledge.

Information on the SLFD can be found on The Salvation Army intranet, The Landing, under Resources and Continuing Education.  

Admissions Process
All applicants for the Jerre and Mary Joy Stead School for Leadership Formation and Development will apply for continuing education courses through TSAMM where they will receive approval from their command leadership. Examples of command leadership can include command head, divisional continuing education coordinator, or another assigned officer. Lieutenants will complete a required number of courses in fulfillment of their continuing education requirements to be promoted to captain. Other officers will have the ability to register and complete courses with permission from their command leadership.

For more information contact the Territorial Education Secretary, Captain Caroline Rowe or Nancy Halverson, Assistant Education Secretary.