Leadership Bedford County

Leadership Bedford County was created to enhance community servant leadership by challenging and preparing individuals from diverse backgrounds to assume active and effective roles in addressing the needs of our community.
The ultimate goal is to develop a group of informed, committed and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic leadership for the county.

Participants of LBC receive comprehensive training on current issues facing our community and leadership skill training. LBC provides insight as to how Bedford County functions as a community - politically, socially, economically, educationally and culturally.

The concept of LBC is to present participants with all the facts about issues facing our community including external forces that affect us. These issues are often controversial. Participants develop their own opinions based on the information presented and gathered regarding the issues presented.
Leadership Bedford County employs a variety of educational approaches including lecture, debate, case studies, skill building, "hands on" experience, teamwork, site visits, fact finding, and problem solving for issues facing our community. Issues that are examined include tourism, transportation, economic development, education, workforce development, government, judicial system, housing, health care, human services, arts, heritage, religion, planning, recreation, and community development.

Approximately 18-24 individuals from diverse backgrounds are selected to participate in the class. Participation is open to individuals residing or working in Bedford County.

For a brochure or an application to join Leadership Bedford County please click on the related documents shown below.

Leadership Brochure
Leadership Application
Nominator Form