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As is evident in our 21st century society, a tremendous need exists for spiritual leadership development, discipleship and mentoring in the lives of today’s youth and young adults. WILD (Wise Intentional Leadership Development) is a Christ-centered, interdenominational organization based in Rhinelander, Wisconsin that exists to address the vast need for such development both on a local and international level.
WILD offers training in Biblical spiritual leadership, Biblical worldview understanding, and Biblical character studies and is currently impacting the lives of young people not only in Rhinelander, but Asia and Africa as well. Compelled by Christ’s love and obedience to Christ’s Great Commission, WILD leaders are passionately and strategically seeking to impact Africa’s astounding population of 70% young people (25 years old and younger), equipping and empowering them through training in Biblical leadership principles to be intentionally exemplified in their own lives as Christ’s disciples who intentionally and strategically disciple the next generation. The materials provided free of charge by WILD are contextualized by Christian leaders to effectively reach the people in their own communities. The essential goal is Christ-centered leadership multiplication that focuses on the youth to significantly increase the impact of the Church as leaders in its own community and government for God’s glory.
To date, many African communities are benefiting from WILD trainings as key African leaders and their dedicated teams are faithfully laboring to develop young people and church lay people in Liberia, Cote D’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. WILD national teams are being developed in Benin, Ghana, Burundi, Rwanda and Kenya.
WILD’s impact in Asia includes the spiritual leadership development of the young people of Nepal and more recently, India, as a national team was established in February. WILD is also extending into Central America as leadership trainings are taking place this spring in Belize.
WILD is strategically building relationships with people around the world who will pray and labor together for the expanse of Christ’s Kingdom through the development of young people as spiritual leaders in their key spheres of influence. WILD is seeking opportunities to build up its team of supporters here in the United States and would like to share its vision with church missions committees and families. You can respond via email wildministries@gmail.com. or call 715-369-2500 to learn more about WILD. Also check out the WILD website www.wildleadership.org.
