We believe leaders are made, not born, and that leadership is a life skill that can, and should, be developed.
DISCOVER
your God-given gifts and purpose
CONNECT
with peer and executive leaders
INFLUENCE
your world for Jesus
What is YLC?
Vision
To raise up a movement of young Christian leaders in Ontario & Quebec, who will be equipped for executive-level leadership opportunities in ministry or the marketplace, networked with peer leaders for future partnership endeavours, and mentored in the ways of Jesus, in order collectively see God-given dreams become a reality.
Mission
The Young Leaders Collective (YLC) is an initiative of the CBOQ Next Generation department to yearly network 50+ young leaders (ages 15-18) together to establish a firm Christian faith foundation, executive leadership skill set for either ministry or marketplace roles and a trusted peer leadership community that would amplify the voice of the Next Generation to the Church for the purpose of young people moving one-step closer to Jesus.
Strategy
The Young Leaders Collective (YLC) is looking to offer a highly affordable and customizable executive-level leadership training experience that would deepen the young leader’s faith while giving them a peer community and adult mentorship to support them in their growth as leaders all in the context of a collective community of like-minded young leaders with whom they can build lasting friendships and kingdom partnering initiatives.
The means to create such a customizable and high-level training is possible through the use of offering both online and in-person learning options, giving optional hands-on leadership opportunities, creating a tiered experience based on timing availability, and giving access to a private online peer community resource hub.
How Does YLC work?
The YLC is aiming to provide young Christian leaders a unique executive level leadership & faith development program that could span up to 3 years (with individuals being able to opt in and out at any time as needed).
The program is design in such a way as to cater to the needs of the individual while at the same time providing a collective experience:
To become part of the YLC, a young leader needs to apply for Tier 3 by May 30th, 2024 and Tiers 1 and 2 by June 1st, 2024. The YLC 2024-2025 year will officially commence Sept 14 with a kickoff welcome Retreat on Sept 13-15, and run through June 1, 2025. There will be various optional elements depending on the tier a young leader selects to be part of.
Looking to learn more about the Young Leaders Collective Program?
WHAT HAPPENS EACH YEAR?
Year 1:
“Elevating Your
Leadership Impact”
In Year 1, “Elevating Your Leadership Impact” looks to provide different Tier options so that a young leader could enter into the Collective with access to different options based on what time they could commit to. The time investment can range from simply just a few online leadership courses and faith formation teachings, to getting access to 2 on-site weekend retreats & 10 leadership courses, all the way to having an Executive-Level Coach, personal assessments and getting a Gr. 11 High School Course Credit through a hybrid learning experience with each Tier having a different discounted cost associated with it.
Year 2:
“Executing Your
Leadership Vision”
In Year 2, “Executing Your Leadership Vision” looks to provide young leaders the opportunity to build on the previous year, access online learnings at their own pace, further expand their network within the peer-leadership community, attendance at 2 on-site weekend leadership retreats, and resources and coaching to implement a Kingdom dream plan.
Year 3:
"Embarking on Your Leadership Future”
In the Graduate Year, “Embarking on Your Leadership Future,” looks to provide young leaders with gap year options or a mentor to walk with them as they enter post-secondary education for the purpose of faith and personal leadership development support all while still having access to our online YLC community network & leadership courses and on-site weekend retreats.
What could a Young Leader gain From YLC?
Peer Leadership and Community
Hands-on
Opportunities
Grade 11
Course Credit
Mentor/
Executive Coaching
Leadership Skills
for Employment
Christian faith foundation
Who We Are:
Director of Next Generation Ministries for the Canadian Baptists of Ontario & Quebec which oversees CBOQ Kids, CBOQ Youth, and Camp Kwasing
He is a strategic and visionary leader with a committed passion for the local church to effectively engage the next generation with the person and message of Jesus Christ. Matt contributes to the world of youth ministry at both local and national levels. He is currently an Instructor at Tyndale University College, Co-Director of the annual Today’s Teens Conference (a youth and youth workers conference), and author of the book, Youth Ministry: Now & Not Yet. Matt holds a Bachelor of Education degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree from York University. He has furthered his educational endeavors through studies at Tyndale University College and Seminary, the Arrow Leadership program, and holds a Master of Arts degree focused on Leadership and Evangelism at Wheaton College. He is married to Charity, and they live in Burlington with their two children, Grace and Joshua. Matt is passionate about the Maple Leafs, Tim Hortons, camping ministry, and creating random adventures.
Young Leader Development Associate
Christiane Rutledge is a dedicated educator currently teaching grade 7 in the Niagara Region. With a decade of experience as an adult educator at the executive level in the financial industry, Christiane has honed her skills in guiding and inspiring learners of all ages. She has shared her expertise at various leadership conferences and camps, where she empowers others to reach their full potential. Christiane’s passion for teaching stems from her desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she encounters. She firmly believes that everyone possesses leadership potential, waiting to be unleashed with the right encouragement. Outside the classroom, she finds joy in her role as a wife to her best friend Andrew, with whom she shares the journey of raising four children. Christiane’s commitment to education and her compassionate approach to teaching continue to leave a lasting impact on her students and community.Faculty Trainers and Coaches
Coming Spring 2024
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Ready To Elevate Your Leadership Impact?
Got questions? Email us at ylc@baptist.ca
