Student Leadership Academy

The Northland Student Leadership Academy is a life-transforming opportunity to participate with a cohort of similarly-minded students to learn and integrate across three distinct spheres.

Discipleship

Participants will be intentionally discipled in a D-Group (2-3 people) by a mature Jesus follower.

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Leadership

The cohort will continue their leadership journey through an academic and practical leadership development process while being individually coached.

Service

Giving through service to a focused area within the NextGen ministry in addition to other Northland service opportunities.

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Deadline: August 8th, 2025

Selection of the participants is through an application and interview process. Your first step is completing the online application.

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The Academy is designed for junior or senior high schoolers and students in their first two years of college, trade school, career, or gap year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should you join the Academy?

  1. Your walk with Jesus will be strengthened through the discipleship process.
  2. You will gain valuable learning and insight into applied leadership through assessments, teaching workshops, action learning and individual coaching.
  3. You will experience the satisfaction of serving your church family while gaining practical experience in your area of interest/focus.
  4. This real-life practical experience is something that will set you apart on applications for school and/or employment. Employers are looking for young adults who have taken initiative outside the traditional classroom and part-time jobs.

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