Jerre and Mary Joy Stead School for Leadership Development

The purpose of the Jerre and Mary Joy Stead School for Leadership Development (SLD) 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 SLD 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 School for Leadership Development (SLD) offers a wide array of courses to enhance leadership abilities and expand knowledge.

Click here for the SLD flyer. Additional information on the SLD can be found in ton The Salvation Army intranet, The Landing, under Resources and Continuing Education.  

Admissions Process
All SLD applicants for the Jerre and Mary Joy Stead School for Leadership 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.

Courses
SLD 219 Combating Burn Out - Fall Term
SLD 220 Spiritual Gifts – Winter Term
SLD 221 Personal Budgeting Solutions – Fall Term
SLD 222 Mental Health and Wellness – Fall Term
SLD 223 Biblical Studies – Spring Term
SLD 224 Personal Growth – Winter Term
SLD 225 Human Resources and Basic Training – Winter Term

For more information contact the Director of Continuing Education, Major Rutendo Masango, or Captain Shannon Galbreath, Continuing Education Officer.