Dear LEAD families and friends, It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you that Minnesota Family Council’s LEAD program has been discontinued due to budget constraints. It has been a privilege and an honor to participate in equipping the next generation of Christian leaders as the program director for LEAD, and… Continue reading An Announcement and Farewell
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I’m not old enough to vote — what can I do?
The 2022 election is less than six weeks away! For those of you who aren’t old enough to vote, perhaps you’re left wondering what can I do? Just because you can’t vote doesn’t mean that you can’t be involved. Your voice still matters! Here are a few things you can do to make your voice heard: Stay… Continue reading I’m not old enough to vote — what can I do?
Habits to Stay Informed
Living in the information age is something of a paradox. On the one hand, more information is available to us in more formats than at any time in history. Ironically, the sheer volume of information available can sometimes make it harder to stay informed. Which sources do we listen to? How do we make time… Continue reading Habits to Stay Informed
Why Christians are Called to Engage
Proverbs tells us that when the righteous prosper, the city rejoices. Amy Sherman pointed out in her book, Kingdom Calling that this points to a very unique way in which the righteous approach their own success — rather than using power, influence, or success for their own self-gain, the righteous approach their success in a… Continue reading Why Christians are Called to Engage
Back to School Encouragement from C.S. Lewis
In October of 1939, C.S. Lewis addressed an incoming group of students at Oxford, encouraging them in their studies and offering advice as they entered the school year. This was a month and a half after Hitler invaded Warsaw, Poland, and the United Kingdom and France declared war on Germany in response. Less than a… Continue reading Back to School Encouragement from C.S. Lewis
Labor Day Reflection – Rest is a Gift
Dear LEAD families, Happy Labor Day! Here at LEAD, Labor Day marks the transition from wrapping up the final details of LEAD 2022 and beginning to lay the groundwork for LEAD 2023! As we get ready to take Monday off, we’re reflecting on the gift of rest. There’s a difference between rest and laziness Rest… Continue reading Labor Day Reflection – Rest is a Gift
Want to get more out of LEAD? Don’t miss Ambassador League!
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a month since LEAD 2022! As the school year gets underway, we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to get the most out of LEAD — don’t miss out on this year’s Ambassador League program! Why Ambassador League Leadership is something that is learned over… Continue reading Want to get more out of LEAD? Don’t miss Ambassador League!
What I Saw at LEAD 2022
“Whatever you do, do it well.”“That’s how you glorify God in all things.” These are the words of encouragement that Carl and Angel Larsen, two of our chapel speakers at LEAD 2022 shared with our students last month. The Larsens talked about tangible ways to become well-rounded adults who develop a variety of skills and explained how they pursue excellence as Christian filmmakers. They also talked… Continue reading What I Saw at LEAD 2022
Final Day to Register
Friends, Today is the last day to register for LEAD 2022! It’s time for the next generation to rise up as the godly leaders they were made to be. By sending them to LEAD, you are giving them the tools they need to raise their voices in defense of life, family, and religious freedom. Is… Continue reading Final Day to Register
Why LEAD?
Dear Friends, Registration for LEAD closes in one week! Through our LEAD program, we’re equipping the next generation of Christian leaders. Gen Z needs men and women who will boldly stand for the truth and shine the light of the gospel in their communities! We equip young people to do that by providing them with… Continue reading Why LEAD?