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Student Leadership Discovery

Together we can cultivate and empower the now generation.

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Which story is yours?

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Identity in ChristGoal SettingCommunicationDecision MakingStewardshipServant LeadershipCharacterImpacting the Culture with the Gospel
9 seminars each year
3 year plan
$0 to start at a Community Night

Who we are

To cultivate students to make a cultural impact through a biblical worldview

To see a generation equipped to lead, and navigate the culture with confidence, compassion and truth.

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What we do

Three things SLD develops

  1. God Given Purpose

    Student Leadership Discovery in high school transforms students by revealing their God-given purpose. Through leadership roles, they develop life skills, explore passions, and understand their strengths and values. With support from mentors and the community, students connect their actions to their divine calling, deepening their purpose in life.

  2. Leadership Skills

    Student Leadership Discovery in high school develops essential leadership skills. Through various roles, students learn effective communication, decision-making, and collaboration. These experiences enhance problem-solving, organization, and confidence, preparing them for leadership in different life areas.

  3. Place for Cultural Impact

    Student Leadership Discovery in high school allows students to influence cultural impact. By engaging in leadership roles, they learn their potential to positively contribute to society, identify needs, and participate in community projects. This fosters a sense of responsibility for cultural improvement, enabling them to make meaningful changes and inspire others towards a brighter future.

How we do it

SLD Community Seminars

Guest expert speakers address specific topics to help students' personal development from a biblical worldview. We invite all junior and senior high school students to our SLD Community Nights, so please spread the word and invite your friends. These are free events.

  • FREE

  • junior and senior high school students

SLD Lead Workshops

These workshops begin with a meal, followed by icebreakers and discussion groups. They feature guest presenters who share their stories and insights into leadership, covering a range of leadership skills and perspectives.

The SLD LEAD program provides students with mentorship, self-evaluations, internships/shadowing opportunities, and community. At the end of the year, SLD LEAD students receive a certificate and a binder containing leadership curriculum, a compilation of service hours, and a summary of professional connections. The LEAD program also provides opportunities for national leadership conferences and international mission trips.

  • Mentorship

  • Certificate

  • Leadership binder

  • National leadership conferences

  • International mission trips

Programs

Student voices

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From our partners

Garrett BowmanExecutive Director, Hand Up Ministries

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Upcoming Events

  1. 30Nov

    Seminar

    Goal Setting

    Dinner 5:15 PM, seminar 5:30 to 7:30 PM · Hope Fellowship

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  2. 14Dec

    Event

    Operation Christmas Child

    5:00 to 9:00 PM

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  3. 18Dec

    Event

    Community Serve Day

    1:30 to 5:30 PM · Meet at Lake Wylie Assembly of God for lunch, then serve at 5766 Charlotte Hwy, Lake Wylie, SC

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