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 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.
We do this through leadership training hosted in your own church! This provides the executive-level training without the hassle of going anywhere!
How Does YLC work?
The YLC is aiming to provide young Christian leaders a unique executive-level leadership & faith development program that comes to your local church!
The program is designed in such a way as to cater to the needs of the individual while at the same time providing a collective experience:
Bringing the YLC to your church is easy. Email us at ylc@baptist.ca, and together we’ll pick the dates and workshop opportunities that best suit your student leaders. We’ll handle the rest.
What could a Young Leader gain From YLC?
Peer Leadership and Community
Hands-on
Opportunities
Personal
Growth
Mentor/
Executive Coaching
Leadership Skills
for Employment
Christian Faith
Foundation
Who We Are:
Matt Wilkinson
Director of Next Generation Ministries for the Canadian Baptists of Ontario & Quebec which oversees CBOQ Kids, CBOQ Youth, and Camp Kwasind
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.
Christiane Rutledge
Director – Young Leader’s Collective
Christiane Rutledge is a dedicated educator currently teaching elementary grades 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.
Join Us Now!
Ready To Elevate Your Leadership Impact?
Got questions? Email us at ylc@baptist.ca
