LeaderTreks Starter Kit
A Thriving Youth Ministry Is Just Steps Away
At LeaderTreks, we know that you want to lead a thriving ministry that makes disciples. But knowing where and how to start can sometimes be challenging. That’s why we created the LeaderTreks Starter Kit. Use this set of resources to take steps toward a thriving ministry by re-engaging students, equipping adult volunteers, and growing your own leadership.
Here’s a look at what’s inside and how it can help you lead a thriving youth ministry.
- DISCIPLESHIP
- Savior Solution 4-Lesson Discipleship Series for Junior High ($20 Value)
- When Life Is Hard 4-Lesson Discipleship Series for High School ($30 Value)
- Unscramble Screen Game a fun ice-breaker to get students engaged ($5 Value)
- How to Disciple a Student Video Training Series for Adult Volunteers ($80 Value)
- “Movie Wisdom” Faith at Home Activity for Parents ($5 Value)
- STUDENT LEADERSHIP
- Student Leadership at Home Devotions for Student Leaders ($10 Value)
- “Serving Sporting Events” Student Leadership Service Project Guide for Student Leaders ($5 Value)
- Leadership Foundations 4-Lesson Leadership Series for Student Leaders ($30 Value)
- EVENTS, RETREATS, AND TRIPS
- Everlasting DiscipleNow Retreat Curriculum ($69 Value)
- “Community Growth” Go Event ($5 Value)
- “Electric Wire” Team-Building Game ($5 Value)
- Ministry Calendars ($10 Value)
- Imprint Pre-Trip Training 4-Session Curriculum ($20 Value)
- Mission Trips Information Packet
- PERSONAL LEADERSHIP
- Youth Ministry Assessment ($20 Value)
- REACH-GROW-GO Strategy & Worksheet ($20 Value)
- Volunteer Role Cards for your Adult Leaders ($15 Value)
Help Discipleship Thrive
These discipleship resources are inside the LeaderTreks Starter Kit:
- Savior Solution 4-Lesson Discipleship Series for Junior High ($20 Value)
- When Life Is Hard 4-Lesson Discipleship Series for High School ($30 Value)
- Unscramble Screen Game a fun ice-breaker to get students engaged ($5 Value)
- How to Disciple a Student Video Training Series for Adult Volunteers ($80 Value)
- “Movie Wisdom” Faith at Home Activity for Parents ($5 Value)
Teaching students the whole Gospel message is a crucial step in leading a thriving youth ministry. The Savior Solution and When Life Is Hard lesson series will help you teach and reinforce a core Gospel truth to both Junior High and High School students. Savior Solution is from our Gear Up One-Year Junior High Curriculum, and When Life Is Hard is from our Deep Discipleship System.
Another critical step in leading a thriving ministry is training adult volunteers in a step-by-step process to disciple students. Use the How to Disciple a Student Video Training series to equip volunteers with the practical skills needed to for discipleship. This video series is just one of the teaching series available in the HERO Training Zone.
We’ve included the “Movie Wisdom” Faith at Home Activity to help parents practice becoming the primary disciple-makers God called them to be at home. This is just one of the parent resources available in our Deep Discipleship System.
Help Student Leadership Thrive
These student leadership resources are inside the LeaderTreks Starter Kit:
- Student Leadership at Home Devotions for Student Leaders ($10 Value)
- “Serving Sporting Events” Student Leadership Service Project Guide for Student Leaders ($5 Value)
- Leadership Foundations 4-Lesson Leadership Series for Student Leaders ($30 Value)
Getting students started in leadership is a great step towards a leading a thriving youth ministry. Lay a strong foundation for student leadership with the Leadership Foundations lesson series, use the set of devotions for student leaders inside of Student Leadership at Home to encourage students to take their first steps as leaders, and give students an opportunity to practice what they’re learning with the Student Leadership Service Project Guide. Leadership Foundations is from our Leadership Journey Student Leadership Curriculum, Student Leadership at Home is from our I Am a Leader Student Discipleship Journal, and “Serving Sporting Events” Student Leadership Service Project Guide is from our Deep Discipleship System.
Help Events, Retreats, and Trips Thrive
These event resources are inside the LeaderTreks Starter Kit:
- Everlasting DiscipleNow Retreat Curriculum ($69 Value)
- “Community Growth” Go Event ($5 Value)
- “Electric Wire” Team-Building Game ($5 Value)
- Ministry Calendars ($10 Value)
- Imprint Pre-Trip Training 4-Session Curriculum ($20 Value)
- Mission Trips Information Packet
For events to thrive, it’s important not to lose sight of the Gospel. Clearly present the Gospel at your next outreach event with the Everlasting DiscipleNow retreat curriculum. Everlasting is one of over a dozen DiscipleNow curriculums available through DNow Studies.
For trips to thrive, it’s crucial to focus on pre-trip training. Use the Imprint Pre-Trip Training series to prepare students for Kingdom impact.
If you want to see your students grow in faith while having an opportunity to serve, consider a LeaderTreks Mission trip. We’ll get to know your expectations, find the right trip for your group, and prepare your team for impact. Explore the 2025 Mission Trips Information Packet to see how a LeaderTreks trip could unite your students and energize your youth ministry.
We’ve included a local missional option—“Community Growth” GO Event—to help students see the impact they can make for the Kingdom in their community. Plus a Team-Building Game and Ministry Calendars you can use to support your events and programs.
Help Your Personal Leadership Thrive
These personal leadership resources are inside the LeaderTreks Starter Kit:
- Youth Ministry Assessment ($20 Value)
- REACH-GROW-GO Strategy & Worksheet ($20 Value)
- Volunteer Role Cards for your Adult Leaders ($15 Value)
Many ministries aren’t thriving because youth workers are leading from the passenger’s seat instead of the driver’s seat. They allow the calendar, the past, or even the latest trend to dictate the direction of the ministry rather than God’s leading through them.
Getting back in the driver’s seat first requires a good, hard look at the state of the youth ministry. Use the Youth Ministry Assessment to evaluate the health of the youth ministry in the areas of volunteers, programming, discipleship, partnering with parents, and student leadership.
After some evaluation, it may be helpful to reimagine your youth ministry strategy. Use the REACH-GROW-GO Strategy & Worksheet to create a clear and simple strategy that follows the “Reach, Grow, Go” model.
We’ve included Volunteer Role Cards from our Deep Discipleship System, to help you communicate your ministry strategy to your adult volunteers in a quick and easy-to-use format.