WE THE CALLED helps students hear God, discover their purpose, and grow into leaders through simple, consistent mentorship and real ministry experience.

WE THE CALLED is a 7-month leadership journey designed to help students (13-24) move from simply attending church to actively living out their faith through service, leadership, and personal growth.

At its core, CALLED is built on a simple but powerful idea:
students grow best when they are personally mentored and given real opportunities to lead.

Each student is paired with a leader who meets with them once a month for a focused, one-hour conversation. Between those meetings, students step into real ministry experiences—serving, leading, encouraging others, and learning by doing.

Rather than focusing on content-heavy teaching, CALLED emphasizes:

  • listening to God

  • discovering personal gifts

  • practicing leadership in real settings

  • reflecting on growth

  • taking meaningful next steps

Students move through a clear leadership pathway:
Listen → Discover → Practice → Serve → Lead → Multiply

THE HEART BEHIND WE THE CALLED

WE THE CALLED is not about producing perfect leaders. It’s about helping students take ownership of their faith and begin living with purpose.

We believe:

  • Leadership starts with listening to God

  • Gifts are discovered through serving

  • Confidence is built through experience

  • Influence grows through relationships

  • Calling is lived out one step at a time

And when a student has a leader walking alongside them—asking, encouraging, and guiding—that process accelerates in a powerful way.

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS

  • SPIRITUAL GROWTH

    Learn how to recognize and respond to God’s voice

    Develop consistent spiritual habits

    Grow in confidence in their personal faith

  • PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Discover their strengths, gifts, and passions

    Build confidence through real responsibility

    Learn how to reflect, adapt, and grow

  • LEADERSHIP FORMATION

    Gain hands-on ministry experience

    Learn how to serve and lead others

    Develop relational and team skills

    Begin influencing and encouraging peers

Students who participate in WE THE CALLED experience growth in three key areas.

Perhaps most importantly, students begin to see themselves as participants in the mission of God, not just observers.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the 7-month journey, students will:

  • Recognize God’s activity in their everyday lives

  • Understand their unique gifts and where they fit in ministry

  • Actively serve in a consistent role within the church

  • Demonstrate responsibility and follow-through

  • Encourage and support others in their faith

  • Take initiative in leadership moments

  • Begin multiplying leadership by investing in others

These outcomes are not just theoretical—they are formed through real-life practice and reflection.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP INTO YOUR CALL

Download the Student Guide

Download the Leader Guide