Graduating Class of Abyssinia

Abyssinia Baptist Church of Norfolk, VA held a special celebration for their 4th graduating class of the LTI Leadership Program. On December 14, seven more  graduated and received a certificate of Leadership for completing all  12 modules and their related measurements.

Kevin & Carol Hinman with Pastor Sheridan Nelson of Abyssinia Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA.

             Impacting the Church

Pastor Sheridan Nelson announced that 49 people from Abyssinia have completed the LTI program to date. He shared that “This leadership program has impacted our entire church in the way we lead, work together, and now do ministry. It has greatly influenced our church and greatly impacted the lives of the people who went through the 12 modules.”

Rev. Kevin Hinman, Founder & President of LTI.

Advancing the Kingdom

LTI President, Kevin Hinman, was honored to serve as the commencement speaker. Kevin gave a challenge to the current 7 graduates and the 42 previous graduates from the book of Joshua. He challenged them to remember this great milestone forever, but to cross the river and go forward to do great things for the Kingdom.

LTI gives a special thanks to Abyssinia for providing an offering toward the Swahili translation of the LTI material, which will be utilized at the new International Equipping Center in Tanzania, Africa.

Andrea Simon

The Graduates

Graduate Andrea Simon shared a dynamic and inspiring testimony at the service. She stated that the best part of the program was the practical projects and assignments that helped her apply what she was learning. Also, the small group activities required her to interact with other people, causing them to learn together and work effectively in a group. They developed a growing sense of community and team appreciation. Andrea feels that she now has the personal tools (and printed resources) to effectively lead in life, work, and ministry.

Flora Washington

“Mother” Flora Washington inspired everyone as she shared how much she had grown and learned through the program despite being advanced in years. She declared that no  one should allow their age, lack of education or experience hold them back from taking on life challenges such as completing the LTI program. She felt that her ability to communicate improved greatly and that she thanked God for it,and the new opportunities that are now available because of it!

Nicole Pritchett

Nicole Pritchett has been so impacted by the LTI Leadership Program, that she has decided to make her college degree focused on Organizational Leadership. She now hopes to have a career in Corporate Training!

Nancy Haskins

Special thanks goes out to Nancy Haskins who has served as the Administrative Site Director for Abyssinia through four separate cycles of students. She organized all the training sessions and assigned the instructors, then she kept track of 49 different students, all their measurements, and assignments. God used Nancy to help 49 people graduate by completing all 12 modules. Well done!