Want to Serve?

Participate by investing in the next generation of  leaders through mentorship. You will have the opportunity to help mold and shape young leaders through discipleship so they can be equipped for the future - Become a mentor.

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What  is  YLT?

The Young Leader Track is a one-year ministry leadership experience built to develop the next generation of leaders for growth and Kingdom impact. Through this track, we aim to build Young Leaders who are biblically rooted, relationally strong, and practically skilled. All participants within this track are called Young Leaders.

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Summer Internship

The Summer Internship is a 2-month ministry hands-on training experience built for young leaders to discern their call to ministry and explore various roles and opportunities within the local church.

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FAQ's

Who is eligible to apply?
Young leaders who have a clear call to ministry, a passion for Jesus, a burden for the lost, and a hunger to build the Church.
What are the qualifications?
These are the essential qualifications for all young leaders:
  • Expresses a clear call to ministry
  • College graduate (or in pursuit of their degree) *This is preferred but is not required in certain circumstances (highschool seniors in online school / we help them in their application process for ministry school)
  • Clear and compelling leadership potential
  • Demonstration of clear commitment to the entirety of the track
  • Some level of ministry experience
  • Appropriate maturity and work ethic
  • Appropriate level of spiritual maturity and an understanding of the Gospel
  • Aligns with our ministry values, core beliefs/doctrine, theology, culture and staff values
  • Has their own transportation
What will we do through this track?
Participants  will be challenged personally and professionally in order to grow and lead like never before! Each participant will be part of a fun and exciting church staff culture. They will go on this journey with friends who will become family. They will have the opportunity to dream and imagine a ministry project to execute in the church. Overall, we don't want young leaders to sit on the sidelines; we want them to lead from the front! The track offers theological training and hands-on experience to sharpen, encourage, and strengthen each young leader. Each week, young leaders will be part of an intentional class time (called huddle) led by a pastoral team that have years of experience. Young leaders will read books that are valuable for someone interested in full- time ministry. They will have the chance to take part in incredible trips and retreats, and have the opportunity to travel overseas on the mission field. Young leaders will have a variety of ministry concentrations to choose from to tailor the program for their passions, strengths, and gifts. They will focus their efforts in a specific area, and receive specialized mentoring and training in order to become the best of the best!
What ministry focuses are available to work in?
  • Student Ministry
  • Kids Ministry (newborn-kindergarten)
  • Kids Ministry (elementary)
  • Young Adults / College Ministry 
  • Preaching / Teaching
  • Connect Groups / Discipleship
  • Communications / Marketing
  • Social Media
  • Creative 
  • Worship / Music
  • Production
  • Digital Discipleship / Graphic Design
  • Missions
  • Evangelism / Outreach
  • Greeting / Ushering
  • Event Planning
What does the application process look like?
  • Fill out the Young Leader Track application.
  • Participants will be followed up with via email/phone by the Track Director for a brief-initial phone call interview.
  • If eligible, the applicant will go through a series of interviews with the pastoral staff, the Track Director, and other staff members to ensure that the track is a cultural fit for the applicant and the team.
  • Next steps will be discussed throughout the journey and our hope is to either onboard the participant into the track or help them discover a better next step.
  • If an applicant is approved, they will receive the YLT Guide followed by additional next steps set by the YLT Director such as: Code of Conduct Agreement, Track/Financial Agreement, and Department Lead / Mentor Assignments/Agreements.
Is this a paid track?
Connect Church is committed to investing in young leaders and provides the following for each:
  • An annual salary of $18,000 (Young Leaders); $1,250 monthly stipend (Summer Interns).
  • All expenses paid for an annual Leadership Development Track retreat
  • Paid for lunch every Wednesday with Pastoral led Huddles
  • An invitation to participate in our annual staff retreat
  • All expenses paid for our in-house student camps/retreats (if applicable)
  • We will work with young leaders who need/desire to have additional PT jobs to help with supplemental income (this plan must be communicated and agreed upon before the start of the track and is subject to supervisor discretion).
When does the track begin?
The Leadership Development Track begins the second Monday of January, and ends the last Sunday of December.
In special circumstances we can on-board young leaders in August. 
Summer Internships (8 weeks) begin June 1st and go through the last Sunday of July.
JP Skipper
Young Leader Track Director