Are your preteens ready to take the lead, stepping into leading ministry themselves and making a difference for God’s Kingdom? Preteens who have completed Team Ion are ready to go beyond learning about ministry—they’re ready to lead it. Champions empowers preteens to step into leadership by discerning God’s calling, developing their own ministry plans, and implementing them with confidence and purpose. Champions is a 10-month program designed to equip your preteens with the skills, spiritual maturity, and boldness they need to lead ministries that make an eternal impact. With practical lessons, guided reflections, and leadership challenges, Champions ensures that your preteens don’t just dream about being ministry leaders—they become them. Champions is the perfect next step for preteens who have completed Team Ion and are ready to lead boldly in their church and community. IMPORTANT: Champions is recommended only as a NEXT STEP for preteens who've been through Team Ion. 10 Months of Purposeful Leadership Development: Months 01-02 Groundwork Preteens begin by laying the spiritual and practical foundation for leadership. Through engaging lessons and skill-building activities, they learn what it means to step into ministry with humility, boldness, and a reliance on God. They also identify and begin to address potential hindrances like fear, shame, and preconceived ideas. Month 03 Direction Preteens shift their focus to discerning God’s unique calling for them. Through prayer, reflection, and Scripture study, they explore how God might want to work in and through them in their church. This month sets the stage for dreaming big while staying grounded in God’s purpose. Month 04 Planning Preteens take their ideas and turn them into actionable ministry plans. They work through a structured process to be able to present their ministry plans and get approval from ministry leaders within your church. By the end of the month, they’re ready to start implementing their plans. Months 05-06 Launching With their ministry plans approved, preteens launch into action. These months are focused on implementing their ministries while receiving ongoing guidance and evaluation. Through hands-on leadership, they learn to navigate challenges, adapt to changing needs, and rely on God for strength and direction. Month 07 Sabbatical Preteens take a pause from active ministry leadership to reflect, recharge, and seek renewed inspiration from God. This intentional break provides space to evaluate their ministry efforts, celebrate successes, and dream bigger for the future. Through prayer, guided reflection, and creative brainstorming, they prepare to return to their ministries with fresh energy and vision. Months 08-09 Refining Preteens return to their ministries with fresh vision and renewed purpose. Building on insights from re-evaluation, they refine their approach and continue to lead with confidence. Ongoing evaluation ensures they’re learning and growing as leaders. Month 10 Celebration The journey concludes with a look back at everything the preteens have accomplished and learned. Together, they reflect on God’s faithfulness, celebrate the impact of their ministries, and look ahead to how God might continue to use them in the future. A special celebration caps off the program, recognizing their hard work and faithfulness.
