EMERGING LEADERS INFO 2024-25
August 26th – Downline Institute Begins
August 29th – EL Class Begins
September 13th-15th – EL Retreat
*Please wait to start working until August 14th. You must attend Orientation Week. Use your paid time off (PTO) wisely to make sure you can join all Orientation Week activities.
CLASS SCHEDULE
The schedule for the majority of the program is below. All Downline students will be notified of any major schedule changes in advance.
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM
Wednesdays, 5:45-7:45 AM
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 PM (EL Only)
Churches in Memphis
Memphis is full of great, Gospel-centered churches. These are just a few of the ones we suggest. As a group, we will go to churches together (only a few from the list below), and you will have time to carefully choose which church to join. We recommend researching them now (check websites, listen to sermons, etc.) to help with the church selection. If you have any questions, please contact the EL Team.
Six churches we will visit as a group:
Other church partners:
CLASS COMMUNICATION
All important EL information will be communicated through our group message on Telegram. Join the EL ‘24-25 Group.
Housing Info
Emerging Leaders will live in groups of 4 at the Arbors River Oaks Apartment Complex in the city center. Within a 15-minute radius, you'll have easy access to work, play, worship, and serve. Housing assignments are carefully made to create an exciting living environment.
Rent is due on the 15th of every month. Rent for each person is $600 per month, including utilities.
Roommates will be announced 3-4 weeks before move-in.
The furnished houses/apartments include basic furniture and appliances, but ELs must bring their own bedding, towels, decorations, and any extra furniture. The beds are normal-sized twin beds, not XL.
Roommates should coordinate on decorations and TVs. ELs are responsible for the everyday upkeep and cleaning of their apartments, which includes regular cleaning and changing light bulbs and air filters. We will finalize rooming assignments in July after the EL class has been confirmed.
F.A.Q.
Q: WHERE WILL I GO TO CHURCH?
A: There are many great churches in Memphis, and we'll help you find the right one. We'll start visiting local churches with you the day after you arrive and continue for the first six weeks.
Q: HOW DO I GET “PAIRED” WITH A DISCIPLER?
A: With our extensive Downline Memphis network, finding an older believer to walk alongside you during the program won’t be difficult. We will begin pairing you with a discipler during the first few weeks of the program.
Q: WILL I HAVE A ROOMMATE?
A: Yes, you will most likely have a roommate.
Q: I HAVE FURNITURE, WHAT CAN I BRING?
A: See above for what we provide. Otherwise, communicate with your roommates regarding what furniture would be beneficial for you to bring. Please do not bring your own bed/mattress. We provide twin size beds for everyone.
Q: WHERE IS THE HOUSING LOCATED?
A: Arbors River Oaks Apartments located in the center of Memphis. There is potential for us to have a house or two, but the current plan is for everyone to be located in the same apartment complex.