Lead555 is a Christian ministry centered on the critical role of the catalytic leader. Catalysts play an out-sized role in nations, especially when change is needed. L5 does not engage with many leaders. Rather we select leaders we discern to have the capacity and opportunity to lead change in their nations or ministry sphere. Our courses put a heavy emphasis on systemic and sustainable change.
Leader Focussed
L5 emerged in response to the absence of training specifically for catalysts. Most existing leadership courses are skills-based, management-focused, and designed to work within the walls of an institution. Our courses, instead, are designed to fill the gap in training for leaders who work among and between other entities – essentially leading networks, partnerships, and movements.
We currently offer a Global Catalyst Course for active leaders with nationwide or global scope.
We ARe currently working on two courses:
Kingdom Community Leaders Lab is a new course for current and aspiring leaders to examine the Church and Scripture, creating vibrant, relevant communities, for those within traditional structures or on the fringes.
Global Catalyst is a transformative training program that guides leaders through paradigm shifts to think strategically, address root issues, and lead sustainably for global impact. We are currently updating and improving this course to better serve the global community.
equipping change-makers
L5 began in 2011 as a pilot project to provide leadership training to change-makers in Uganda. We promoted servant-leadership. This was in stark contrast to the autocratic tendencies that are common in that part of the world.
This new model was welcomed by both university students and experienced national leaders alike. In 2016, L5 transitioned from a promising pilot—that continues on to serve in Uganda—to a global movement that supports emerging catalytic leaders.
The L5 Difference
We get to the root of a problem to find solutions with substantial impact.
We walk with believers in deep relationship as demonstrated by Christ.
We recognize the importance of catalytic leaders and seek to foster their growth.
We value diversity. Our leaders come from a diverse selection of occupational backgrounds, countries, and ages.
We all are committed to following Jesus and mirroring His light in the world.
Mark was raised as a missionary kid in Brazil. He has committed his life to helping emerging leaders be more effective, and ultimately the Church more able to carry out her Mission in the world. He has previously served in global refugee mission work. Mark and his family are Canadians, but have lived in the UK, Greece, and Uganda over the last 10 years.
Anna is a Creative Director currently working in North Carolina and around the world. Her areas of focus include graphic design and videography. She specializes in working with small businesses, non-profits, and churches. She enjoys being creative in every aspect of her life and is a lover of learning.
Taylore is a Newfoundlander (Eastern Canada) who comes to L5 with a variety of ministry experience. Some of this experience includes church planting, volunteering with The Stoplight Approach in Uganda, and working as a Lead Pastor. In 2023, Taylore completed her MA in Theology focusing on Leadership and Spiritual Formation and is passionate about helping the global church move into all that God has for her. She is currently pastoring in the Maritimes.
Carl has lived and worked in various rural and urban locations across Central and Southeast Asia. What was meant to be a one-year stint with Operation Mobilization became thirty. Out of this lived experience comes his passion for the world and his inexhaustible commitment to invest in emerging young leaders and catalysts who will lead change, leverage influence, and be part of what God is doing.
David Stoesz has had a diverse career as a chaplain, missionary, counselor and manager of a drug and alcohol rehab. Recently, he was certified as a spiritual Director, and takes these skills to the leaders of leadership 555. David oversees the spiritual life of these leaders and strongly believes in the inherent potential of each leader. He seeks to encourage, equip and empower every leader to their God-given potential.
The Rev. Brian O’Connell is the founder & CEO of REACT Services which creatively addresses the issues affecting the most vulnerable in our world today through encouraging, training, and coaching collaboration and partnering strategies. Because of extensive experience with dozens of global networks and partnering efforts over the years, REACT currently has ongoing, official involvement and links with groups such as: the Religious Liberty Partnership, the Refugee Highway Partnership, the Global Children’s Forum, the Tres Olas Moviemento, the Middle East Majority Peoples Partnership, Leadership 555, and the International Partnering Associates.
We at Amecet Ministries are passionate about seeing individuals and communities heal from trauma caused by distressing life events and empowering them toward a positive future, a renewed sense of purpose, and an identity firmly rooted in God.
Since 2003, this singular passion has driven us to engage deeply in counseling, and trauma care among diverse people groups across the world. These include various peoples and tribes in Canada, US, Uganda, Kenya, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the Amazonian jungle who have been torn apart by situations such as war, crime, and violence.
Washington Ssebina Kaggwa. National team leader LEADERSHIP 555 Uganda. Born 7th December 1958. A Ugandan citizen, married to Allen, a father and grandfather of many. A fine artist by profession but a church minister by calling with 42 years of pastoring experience. His present ministry notch is leadership development. Redeeming Leadership by a studied and practical redefinition is his running cause.
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