Leadership Development

The Palmetto State Leadership Development Department serves the state in bringing resources, training and opportunities for growth to the Churches, Pastors, Ministers, Leaders and Members in the state. LDD exists to ENCOURAGE, EQUIP and EMPOWER leaders and potential leaders so they can ENGAGE their church and community with the Gospel more EFFECTIVELY. 


Leadership Development is ESSENTIAL and is one of our Core Values.



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Ministries Providing Leadership Development


Palmetto Leadership Academy

Youth Ministries

Childrens' Ministries

Youth Camp

Ladies Ministry

Men's Ministry

Marriage Enrichment


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  • FoundaTIONS: MINISTER'S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

    The Foundations: MDP is an intensive program that consists of 6 courses. The South Carolina COGOP PILOT Program will be a hybrid model consisting of both in-person & online instruction. You must complete all courses in order to receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Center for Biblical Leadership. Upon completion, you will receive 9 college credit hours, acknowledged by Spirit & Life Seminary. 




    For More Info, Click Here: COGOP LDD MDP

  • Palmetto Leadership Academy

    MONTHLY ONLINE SCHOOL

    Interactive Classes, Valuable Resources, Flexible, Online Training


    A new leadership class is offered February, April, June, August, October, December. All classes will be facilitated through Google Classroom. If you have a smartphone, you are encouraged to download the Google Classroom app. Once you have access to the classes, you can watch the video lesson and then take the quiz. To get CE credit you must watch the video and take the quiz.


    For more info and class information, please click the link below.


    Click Here

  • Continuing Education

    “We cannot become what we need by remaining what we are.” John Maxwell

    Through the Continuing Education Initiative we are providing opportunities and accountability to help you grow as a leader. You can click on the links below for more information.





    NOTE: PLEASE SUBMIT THE "CEC YEARLY SUBMISSION FORM" AT THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR. PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT ONE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM PER YEAR. THIS WILL SERVE AS A FULL RECORD OF YOUR CE CREDITS.



  • sister united Women's ministry

    Women's Ministry is vital to any church. The South Carolina COGOP believes strongly in the spiritual development and growth of our ladies. We encourage each local church to have a vibrant and active Women's Ministry. For further information about Women's Ministry, please contact our Women's Director, Dr. Shirnett Matthews at sccogopwm@gmail.com.