At the core of developing LINC leaders is Tentmakers Leaders training, a 40-day training
and development experience sponsored by the W.R. and Floy Sauey Family Foundation.

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LINC Leaders Training

Who:
For those who have been raised up by a church or churches to serve their local community.

What:
A purposeful, 40-day personal development and training process to grow in the knowledge, disciplines, skills and attitudes of a modern-day, disciple-making tent-maker. The 40-day training is followed by two to three years of service as a LINC Leader with continuing study, application, coaching and reflection.

Why:
To help transform local communities by fulfilling the Great Commission by mobilizing, equipping and inspiring young disciples for Christ. These leaders will bring His spirit into their communities and churches.

Where:
The 40-day training and development experience is held at Tentmakers Wilderness North Retreat, Training and Conference Center in the Superior National Forest in NE Minnesota, approximately 50 miles north of Duluth. (WILDN.org)

How:
By training LINC leaders in a Christ-centered, team led, interactive process in which they learn through the modeling, discovery, and practice of time-tested Biblical principles, in an environment of discipline, affirmation, and encouragement. Features of the training include:
  • Private accommodations in a wilderness setting to maximize solitude and concentration for study, reflection, planning and prayer;
  • Immersion in a community of learning with 20 participants plus instructors, coaches and mentors;
  • Sharpening skills and learning by doing which includes planning, action, reflection and coaching;
  • Field practicums and leadership assignments in Duluth and the surrounding area;
  • Case studies from senior leaders and mentors;
  • Balanced, healthy living which includes physical work, recreation and balanced meals;
  • A 3-day sailing trip around the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior (4-6 participants per vessel), and a canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of Northern Minnesota.