https://store.upperroom.org:443/contributors/hank-hilliardHank Hilliard is director of Youth Ministries at Franklin First United Methodist Church, Franklin, Tennessee.https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/leadership-lab-for-6th-7th-and-8th-grade-youth-pdf<p>Leadership is a learned skill, a gift from God that can be exercised for the transformation of the world. Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders burst with energy, and helping them discover and practice leadership techniques is an important step to growing effective leaders from within your ministry. </p> <p><em>Leadership Lab for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Youth</em> provides four complete sessions that:</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px"> <ul> <li>Identify leadership skills in participants </li> <li>Showcase the importance of teamwork and group dynamics </li> <li>Prepare leaders for communication and conflict </li> <li>Create reflective moments to listen for God's call to lead in a variety of ways </li> </ul></div> <p>These four sessions are jam-packed with activities, games, and discussions for 6th–8th grade youth, and provide adult leaders with lesson outlines, handouts, and visuals to create a meaningful experience. This resource is part of a growing collection of Leadership Lab materials designed specifically to develop young people into leaders.</p>Wed, 18 May 2022 20:25:22 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/leadership-lab-for-6th-7th-and-8th-grade-youth-pdfhttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/the-leadership-lab<p>Effective leadership doesn't just happen. If you're looking for a resource to help develop your young people's leadership skills, <em>The Leadership Lab</em>, a tested and proven resource, is just what you need. </p> <p><em>The Leadership Lab</em> takes a holistic approach to leadership development. It keeps a balance between improving leadership and helping young people grow in their relationship with God and others.</p> <p>Through hands-on activities, lively discussions, and team building exercises, young people will learn how to become leaders who can change their church and their world. The CD includes 7 modules in PDF format:</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>"How to Use This Resource" (2 pages)</li> <li>Facilitator's Guide (96 pages)</li> <li>Participant's Book (48 pages)</li> <li>Handouts (8 pages)</li> <li>A melodrama (2 pages)</li> <li>2 PowerPoint presentations</li> </ul> </div> <p>Perhaps you've heard the popular saying, "Youth are the future of the church."</p> <p>But given proper guidance, youth can be effective leaders in your church <em>right now.</em> Equip them with the tools and confidence they need to be the change they wish to see in their church and the world.</p>Wed, 18 May 2022 20:25:14 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/the-leadership-lab