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1. Start Here – JLA Practicum Resource Guide

Start Here – JLA Practicum Resource Guide

Welcome to the JLA Practicum Resource Hub!

This resource hub is thoughtfully curated to equip you—our Practicum Leaders—with the tools, frameworks, and guidance needed to lead with clarity, excellence, and purpose throughout the semester with your JLA students.

Each resource is organized by theme for easy navigation, so you can quickly find what you need, when you need it. Simply click on any title below to access the document.

Quick Navigation

  1. JLA Student Leader Book

A foundational guide outlining JLA’s mission, core values (LEADER), and the student Honor Code. Use this to understand the cultural and behavioral expectations set for every student leader across all tracks.

  1. JLA Refined & Ready: Leadership Development Journey

An overview of the Spark → Flame → Ember stages within the Refined and Ready model. This tool helps you identify where your student falls in their development and what responsibilities are appropriate at each stage.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RUJPs2y2-Gh2WQV1bF-S0ct9FopS_WkAZwTn7Jc6WQw/edit?usp=sharing

  1. Additional Student Leadership Opportunities & Responsibility Guidelines

Outlines the parameters for assigning additional responsibilities to students. Use this to determine if and when it’s appropriate to elevate a student’s role and how to request approval from the JLA Director.

  1. JLA Practicum Leader Updates & Check Ins via SoulTrics

Instructions and best practices for tracking student progress, stage alignment, and mentorship notes in SoulTrics. A key tool for accountability, coaching, and development tracking.

  1. Practicum Overview & Learning Objectives

A high-level summary of the purpose, structure, and outcomes of the practicum. Refer to this to align your leadership with JLA’s expectations and ensure students are on track with their learning goals.

  1. Practicum Responsibilities & Culture Standards

Defines what’s expected of students and leaders both during practicum hours and beyond. Includes best practices for communication, scheduling, leadership conduct, and spiritual discipline.

  1. JLA | SEU 16-Week Development Tracker

A weekly reflection and coaching tool that helps students process their growth in leadership, character, and calling. Practicum Leaders can use this to guide mentorship and mid-semester evaluations.

  1. Schedule & Semester Calendar

Provides all major JLA dates, practicum meeting times, serve commitments, and milestone events. Use this to stay on top of semester rhythms and planning logistics.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rh9VxfCEfse2eJbh484LCOg8weQoN_BBEdGUW67-GGk/edit?usp=sharing

  1. JLA | SEU Ministry Practicum Project

Outlines expectations for the hands-on ministry project students must complete in alignment with their leadership stage (Spark, Flame, Ember). Includes examples and evaluation guidance.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tJPm30C2JSKrk0JBHanpLAgm670bImi59E_1xFbz3uQ/edit?usp=sharing

  1. SEU Assessments & Evaluation Tools

Includes required Southeastern University forms, student evaluations, reflection questions, and end-of-semester assessments. Practicum Leaders are responsible for completing these with accuracy and timeliness. The JLA Site Director will review, finalize, and submit all SEU documentation for academic credit.

  1. JLA Classes (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

A guide to optional teaching opportunities for Practicum Leaders who want to invest further through leadership development or biblical studies classes. Includes structure, expectations, and Flex format instructions.

Review Tuesday & Thursday Curriculum | Select a class: https://journeystaff.monday.com/boards/7133384085

Teaching Class Outline / Format

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LEXBgb7PtUlR2VhjO2nZI09Gyw2TyaKJrG0ROdAxGIY/edit?usp=sharing

Insights:

  • This resource library will continue to grow and be updated throughout the semester.
  • If you have suggestions or ideas to improve these resources, reach out to the JLA Director.

We’re honored to partner with you as you invest in the next generation of leaders through mentorship, spiritual formation, and hands-on ministry development. Thank you for leading with intentionality and heart.

Let’s keep growing—together.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” – Colossians 3:23