What Nehemiah Leadership Institute graduates are saying:

"This leadership training will change your life.  Until you experience the way Tentmakers does things, it is hard to explain.  They help you sharpen skills you already have and teach you brand new skills that are so important to have.  Nehemiah taught me what it means to be a Godly leader.  They provided an amazing environment--one of safety and affirmation, where I could begin to grow into the leader God desires me to be."
    -Hannah Hutton, Youth for Christ, Becker, MN

"If you are serious about developing your leadership effectiveness, I cannot recommend a better place to develop it.  I have been given an array of leadership tools, some of which I can develop and implement down the line."
    -Jonathan Hicks, Georgia Avenue Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA

"Nehemiah [Leadership Institute] is a highly concentrated time to shake you out of the patterns you naturally develop that may be undermining your true goals and desires.  This concentrated time is necessary and you probably can't do it bit-by-bit on your own."
   -Bill Erickson, First National Bank, Winnebago, MN

"The most significant benefit is the impact the training has on every segment of our lives:  spiritually, relationally, and vocationally.  The knowledge, skills, and attitudes are offered as a way to live, act, think, and be.  No other training I have participated in has given such a gift.  It's greatest impact has been the opportunity to practice the new skills in a safe, affirming environment;  the opportunity to receive constructive feedback to help us grow;  and the instructors who are unbelievingly generous, genuine, and grace-filled people--well-trained, professional, and sincere!"
   -Cindee Johnson, Woodville UMC, Woodville, OH

"The course helped me with my skills in dealing with people.  Because of these skills, there is much less tension in ministry with people.  It is a much more joyful experience.  I can communicate better and I am a better manager."
   -Adam Poe, Zion Lutheran Church, St. Mary's, OH

"I have never been to a seminar that provides such a wonderful mix of affirmation, successful experiences, and practical life changing tools.  The opportunity to practice these materials in such an encouraging environment was fantastic.  I have struggled with focusing on the important things and the personal management plan was so helpful.  It helps me analyze the current situation, but also helps me to dream about what I want to be and do.  The plan gives me a clear, practical path to getting there."
   -Bob Mader, Church of the Open Door, Maple Grove, MN

"I was given no leadership training outside of 4-H through my high school, college, and seminary days.  Yet I exercise a leadership role in church and community.  It is true, the Holy Spirit uses us as we are and I am grateful.  But why not put some specific leadership skills at His disposal?  Nehemiah Leadership Institute does that well.  I bring so many more ideas and skills to the effort of ministry after Nehemiah."
   -Pastor Mark Nygard, First Lutheran Church, Minot, ND

"Nehemiah [Leadership Institute] is different than any other leadership or ministry enhancing training you could ever participate in.  I learned and began to put into practice skills that will enhance the current ministry God has given me as well as allowing me to grow in my personal walk with the Lord.  The transferability of all the concepts impacted me most.  I don't know of anyone who would not benefit from this training."
   -Pastor Chris Mustard, Grace UMC, Perrysburg, OH