Equipping Cross-Cultural Leaders for Global Ministry
Answer the Call.
Cross the Cultures.
Lead with Grace
Explore our cross-cultural ministry programs today.
At Life Development International (LDI), we believe that global missions leadership begins with personal transformation. Whether you’re preparing for cross-cultural ministry, exploring church planting, or seeking spiritual growth, our programs are designed to equip you with clarity, courage, and community.
We partner with churches and leaders around the world to offer immersive coaching as well as and flexible online learning. Our goal is to raise up spiritually grounded, culturally intelligent leaders who can serve faithfully in diverse ministry contexts.
Build Cultural Intelligence for the Great Commission
Effective ministry across cultures begins with understanding. Our foundational training helps leaders develop cultural intelligence, relational wisdom, and gospel clarity—preparing them to serve with humility and impact.
Explore our training pathways
LDI has three core programs to help you grow in leadership and impact:
- Missions Training Retreats: Host a retreat in your church or region to equip emerging leaders for cross-cultural service. These retreats combine spiritual renewal, practical equipping, and relational learning. Ideal for those preparing for short-term missions, church planting, or tentmaker ministry.
- Travel-Based Discipleship: Join a global journey that blends cultural immersion, spiritual formation, and hands-on ministry. These trips are designed for individuals and teams seeking deeper engagement with global missions and experiential leadership development.
- Global Missions Leadership Certificate (GMLC): A free, one-year, coach-led online program that offers graduate-level ministry training. GMLC is perfect for those pursuing nonprofit leadership, church planting, or personal development for missions. Learn more about our online missions certificate and how it can prepare you for real-world ministry.
Flexible Training for Mission-Ready Leaders
Whether you’re preparing to go abroad or are involved with equipping others to send, LDI offers immersive retreats, care-focused training, and online certificates to help leaders grow in resilience and readiness.
Professional Development for Global Ministry
LDI’s professional track strengthens pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders with advanced training in theology, strategy, and cross-cultural leadership. Fully digital and globally accessible.
Why LDI?
We specialize in cross-cultural leadership training that’s biblically grounded and globally relevant. Our programs are designed for accessibility—whether you’re a full-time pastor, a young adult exploring missions, or a seasoned leader seeking renewal. With flexible formats and personalized coaching, LDI helps you grow in spiritual depth, strategic clarity, and relational wisdom.
Our curriculum includes modules on church planting, tentmaker missions training, online church leadership development, and nonprofit leadership training. Each pathway is supported by experienced coaches who walk with you through every step of your journey.
Mobilize Your Church or College Campus for the Nations
Partner with LDI to host a retreat, launch a missions curriculum, or coach your leaders toward global impact. We help churches send well—equipping leaders to go with clarity and care.