Four-12 Servant Leadership Track
Offered at each Convention location, this Program starts on Thursday and includes a day of intensive training in leading others, followed by two days of serving them. In so doing, attendees follow the example of Jesus, Who washed His disciples’ feet, saying, “… the servant is not greater than lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. If you know these things, happy are ye if ye do them” (John 13:16). This exciting program is limited to 50 teens (ages 13-18) at each site, all of whom will get a chance to do “these things” throughout the Convention weekend.
After a full day of training, the teens will earn a Certificate of Completion and work in the Battle for Truth children’s program. They’ll also benefit from several specially-scheduled, Thursday Apologetics sessions led by speakers in the Four-12 Teen Track. A registration in the Servant Leadership track, which is free and includes supper on Thursday, requires a commitment to attending the entire Convention – from early Thursday through the last session on Saturday. Participation in the Servant Leadership Track will not allow participation in the Four-12 Teen Track.
Schedule
- Thursday
12-9pm - Training
(Please bring your teen having eaten lunch and ready to learn; dinner will be provided by Teach Them Diligently.) - Friday - Saturday
8:45am - 6:15pm - Service
(Teens should plan to join their families for lunch at 12:15 p.m. and return to the Children's Program area by 1 p.m. each day.)
Sessions
- “Principle of Servant Leadership”
- This principle is the centerpiece of the Leadership Conference, walking each young person through why and how Jesus Christ lead us not by ruling over us, but by serving us. We will learn together what it means to “lay aside our crowns, pick up a towel and wash dirty feet” whether we are at home, church or work.
- “Principle of Choice”
- Leadership is influence, the ability to influence someone in a direction you think is important. So, how does a leader make choices that really matter at home, church or work? When we make choices, we will always make choices to favor the one we love the most. The Principle of Choice” shows us who that is.
- “Principle of Preeminence”
- This principle walks us through the question of who or what is most important to us in our lives. It will include learning about two very strong tools to help leaders counsel themselves before they make decisions about anything.
- “God-pleasing Principles”
- a listing of several rock-solid, Bible principles that clarify how leaders can be an influence wherever they may be. It is also the proven way to help friends who are struggling. These God-pleasing principles may be few, but they are powerful.
- “Principle of Change”
- How does a leader grow? Instruction will be given as to how to make devotions and Bible study come alive for every leader.
- “Case Studies”
- Student Leaders will participate in small group discussions which put the principles to work right where they live.
