OUR PROGRAMS

Glean – Mentoring Program (Women and Youth)

Description – Considered the flagship program of LOU! A six month commitment is required. Trust, personal growth and relationship building is instilled during the program period and the expectation is for the participant to see improvement, and experience momentum and see realistic goals achieved. The Mentor and Mentee will meet bi-weekly for 90 minutes at a location that is best suited for both of them. The mentee will be required to complete the Glean Handbook, as well as participate in any other program assignments as required.

Program Goals – Upon successful completion our participants will be confident in their personal value, abilities and potential; enthusiastic as they continue to pursue their goals and make an impact on the world around them.

Guide – Coaching Program (Women)

Description - Six month program utilizing the John Maxwell Coaching system, and/or other leadership curriculums. Coaching sessions are bi-weekly for 90 minutes. Coaching is a designed alliance between the Certified Coach and the participant with the single pursuit of meeting the participant’s intended outcome. It is a relationship based on confidentiality, trust, and honesty. The participant will be required to be accountable to their coach to meet deadlines and be intentional towards personal growth and reaching specific goals.

Program Goals – Participant will begin working towards short- and long-term goals; see the benefit of pursuing personal growth; and experience success in reaching realistic goals.

Nourish – Retreat

Program Goals - Nourish will provide an opportunity for each participant to receive just what they need… time away. Each attendee can expect to be refreshed, inspired, and challenged during this special time! Participants will enjoy live Biblical teaching, worship, prayer and time connecting with other ladies!

Global Missions

Description – We will partner with local organizations that are coming alongside churches and other organizations to minister and bring aide to local communities. There will always be a variety of areas where we'll have the privilege to serve; i.e. provide rehabilitation and restoration to victims of human trafficking; as well as being the hands and feet of Jesus to families, youth and children. Conduct workshops, participate in local outreaches, and provide materials and lessons that aide in personal and spiritual growth. Financial and material resources will be provided on an as needed basis as we work with individual organizations. Dependent on the country, LOU teams will consist of four (4) to eighteen (18) participants..

Program Goals – Teach and train; participate in outreach ministry and assist with necessary resources for victims of human trafficking.

Connecting Hands - Community Partnerships

Description – Expanding our reach locally. Uniting with organizations that are positively impacting our region and have a shared vision with LOU.

Program Goals - To build LOU’s capacity to serve more people with specific needs in the community by impacting women and youth.