2026 – Grades 9-12+ (as of Sept ’26)
Summer Leadership is all about giving High School Students an opportunity to LEAD in new ways. Our hope is that they enter their next school year inspired to impact their school and peers.
Learn Spiritual Habits & Ministry Skills
Grow Passion & Teamwork
Lead Unique Opportunities
6 WEEK JOURNEY
June 17 ~ Discussion – Lead Like Jesus (7-9pm)
General Teaching/Mentorship on Characteristics of Christ’s Leadership
June 24 ~ Serving Our City (7-9pm)
We will do one serve project together or multiple in small groups depending on group size
Possible Projects:
– Waterbottles & snacks to homeless in victoria park or Waterloo Park skate park
– Make and serve meal at better tent city
– Serve at St John’s Kitchen, Tiny home Take out, or other kitchener projects
– Assist at Ray Of Hope
July 1 ~ Worship Experience (6-10:30pm)
Trip down to Braeside for youth worship service and then late night tuck before returning
July 15 ~ LRT Prayer Walk (7-10pm)
Travel along the full LRT circuit, stopping at key points to pray specifically for issues/needs/dreams for our city
July 22 ~ Discussion – Impact Your School & Planning for Englehart (7-9pm)
Taking what we’ve learned and experienced and applying it to our schools this fall
July 31 – Aug 3 Ministry Trip to Englehart Ontario
Partnering with a Northern Pastor and Church to inspire their youth and church. We will help run events over the long weekend.
Ministry Opportunities:
– Run Youth Programming
– Family event
– Cover Sunday Morning service
– Assist with basic church maintenance (ie cleaning, sorting, etc)
– Other possible opportunities as we work together to plan what will best serve the pastor, the church, and the community
COMMITMENT
This commitment isn’t for every student, and that’s ok, but it is open for any student to try!
The following will be required of all students engaging in this program:
- Attend ALL 5 meetings prior to trip
- $110 commitment to cover some trip and program costs (Total Due July 1 – can be paid incrementally)
- A commitment to:
- Seeking God (Prayer, Integrity, & Open to the Holy Spirit)
- Inviting Others (Wants to see friends find faith, hope, love)
- Staying Teachable (celebrates & pushes their peers, honours the adult leadership)
- Humbly bring your best when serving
Students will receive a leader guide and specific details for each meeting on their first night.
Want to Sign Up?
Click the link below to book a time to meet with Pastor Andrew. Meetings can be online or in person. A parent MUST be present for your meeting.
Sign ups OPEN from April 10 – May 31
