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Grades 11–12
Lead an Anchor group
Student Leaders are in grades 11–12. They meet with an Adult Mentor during the week and lead a younger group on Wednesday night. No previous leadership experience is required.
Open the applicationMentoringWeekly leader meeting
Group nightWed · 6:30–8 PM
TrainingAug 29 · 9 AM–4 PM
First nightSeptember 9
The role
What you will do
Each group has an Adult Mentor and at least two Student Leaders. On Wednesday, you welcome students, lead an activity, open the Bible, ask questions, and pay attention to anyone who may need care.
Your Mentor helps you prepare and gives feedback. Student Leaders must show up, do the work ahead of time, and accept coaching.
What you practice
What Student Leaders practice
Meet
Gather weekly with your Mentor and fellow Student Leaders to pray, prepare, and receive coaching.
Lead
Guide discussion, activities, and prayer on Wednesday night. Pay attention to students who need extra care.
Model
Follow Jesus with humility, integrity, teachability, and growing spiritual maturity.
Invest
Know the students in your group, encourage them, pray for them, and follow up.
Weekly rhythm
The weekly commitment
Before Wednesday
Meet with your Mentor and leader team to study, pray, plan, and decide who owns each part of the night.
On Wednesday
Arrive ready to welcome people, lead what you prepared, and make room for others.
After the group
Notice who may need encouragement or prayer, then follow through with your Mentor’s help.
Key dates
Interview and training dates
Wednesday, August 19
Student Leader interviews · 6:30–8:00 PM
Saturday, August 22
Student Leader interviews · 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Saturday, August 29
Required Mentor + Student Leader training · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday, September 9
First Anchor group night · 6:30–8:00 PM
Student Leader application
Apply for 2026–27
The application explains the commitment and asks about your experience. The Anchor team will follow up about an interview.
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