{"id":8190,"date":"2023-04-19T09:18:34","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T16:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campus.cru.org\/high-school\/go-to-the-campus\/?p=8190"},"modified":"2026-01-10T19:20:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T03:20:01","slug":"5-ways-to-develop-student-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/campus.cru.org\/high-school\/go-to-the-campus\/5-ways-to-develop-student-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Develop Student Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Can students lead? Yes! Sometimes when we observe high schoolers, their lives may seem misdirected and chaotic, but students lead all the time. We only need to pause, watch, and listen, and we can quickly see there are clearly leaders and followers. They lead in many capacities such as their social circles,\u00a0social media,\u00a0classrooms, sports teams, really everywhere. Many lack the confidence, experience, encouragement, or even the \u201cknow-how\u201d to lead, but with careful attention and loving investments, students can develop the heart and drive to lead.\u00a0It really is only a matter of developing and focusing their heart on kingdom purposes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Jesus called His disciples by saying \u201ccome follow me.\u201d For three years Jesus took them with Him wherever He went and involved them in what He was doing. Jesus’ invitation was (and still is) for people to see His example of how to love the Father and others. He also displayed how to identify the needs of each person and how best to reach them.\u00a0Jesus wanted to be their example so they could experience His ministry firsthand. His plan was to hand over the ministry to them, so He lead by example- showing them a way to lead that He knew they could apply to their lives.”<\/p>

Take a student with you when you talk to a coach, share Jesus with a student, or lead a small group. Take someone along when you do your quiet time, go for a run, or even go shopping. Discipleship happens “along the way” so look for opportunities to take students with you. If something great happens, take a moment to debrief it with them. They need to see you lead so they can do it next time.\u00a0Remember, a common rule of thumb is to never go alone, but use these opportunities to mentor someone else no matter what it is you are doing.\u00a0Whether it is prepping for an event, speaking to a group, or ministering to individuals, always ask, “Whom can I take with me?”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Vision is so important for every part of our lives. Knowing where you are going and why you are going there is motivating and empowering. We all need to know why we do what we do.\u00a0<\/p>

Cru’s vision is that more people would know and follow Jesus. Showing students their part in the vision can\u00a0lift their view of their capabilities. They need to see that they can be part of something bigger, significant, and beneficial to others. Ask them how they see themselves contributing to the vision and how they can love those to whom they are connected.<\/p>

Making the vision tangible can be a helpful exercise. Have students write a sentence describing their vision for their ministry on a piece of paper. Then engage them in coming up with three easy steps they could do to help reach the vision. Next, ask them what they could personally do to accomplish those three steps. You may also want to have them list the resources they would need.\u00a0Then do all you can do to help them see that vision become a reality in their world.<\/p>

Another great way to cast vision to a student is through the Key Volunteer Challenge<\/a>. It is a great way to help students get their arms around how they can join God in His vision to see people come to know Him.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ownership is huge in building confidence. When you give students the freedom to take something and make it their own, then they will have a deeper connection to it. They will become invested and feel ownership. Jesus set this example for us. He delegated to the disciples in different ways. He employed them to distribute food to the 5,000. He also paired them up and sent them out to engage people with the gospel. Up-and-coming leaders need to be able to wrap their arms around something and make it their own.<\/p>

Of course, each person is different and what is attractive to one person may be different from what is attractive to another. One student may love to be up front and emcee or lead skits, etc., and another may be scared to death of being in front of a crowd. Some students enjoy the background and can contribute in many different ways on a major scale. Every student does not have to be given great and grand responsibilities Giving them small responsibilities such as greeting at a weekly meeting or handing out comment cards can be a simple incremental step toward ownership and bigger responsibilities. Releasing things to them and giving them the freedom to fail will go a long way in building trust between you and them. This will also show you trust them and have confidence in their abilities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We do not have to go far to lead spiritually.\u00a0This is especially true if you are a student. Students are daily surrounded by their peers in their classes, extracurricular groups, clubs, athletic teams, etc. Each student has multiple \u201cspheres of influence\u201d where they can lead by their faith. Simply reaching out to a student who may be sitting alone or helping a struggling classmate study for an exam are simple ways to lead with the love of Christ.<\/p>

\u201cGo into all the world\u201d includes our immediate living space. Leading in our daily areas of life is simply enacting Jesus\u2019 command to \u201clove your neighbor as yourself.\u201d Who are our neighbors?\u00a0Where are our neighbors?\u00a0 Our neighbors are those who are around us wherever we are.\u00a0Helping your students see those opportunities and act on them is a huge step forward. That is \u201cloving the Lord with all your heart\u201d as you “love your neighbor as yourself.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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All we have discussed is good, but will not be effective if the vision is not grounded in God’s word and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We all are prone to DIY Christianity, meaning we easily default to personal fulfillment and actualization by what \u201cI can do.” Our issue is not our ability, but our motivation and where we get the power for that motivation. Scripture is the only thing that helps with this issue and guides us back to dependence on God. God’s word empowered by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is our foundation and battery for leading. Letting our students see our own need to rely on the Lord is the key to effectively leading in love. Walking them through God\u2019s word in a simple study or referring them to scripture about a topic can begin a lifelong practice of relying on God\u2019s word.<\/p>

Students also need to see what scripture says about being \u201cfilled with the Spirit.\u201d They need to understand it is simple submission to the Lord. We can help them see through confession and faith the Holy Spirit will enable them to live a life that honors God.\u00a0Keep these things in front of them. They are the basic but necessary elements to guide us in whatever we do.\u00a0<\/p>

Throughout history, God has used students to impact the world for the kingdom. That is still true today. Whether it be in a classroom or speaking at a Christian meeting, a student who loves Jesus and wants to reach\u00a0 their peers can do it. They just need someone who believes in them and can show them how. You can begin to show them how they can impact their peers wherever they are and hopefully for a lifetime. Do this and just watch what God can do through your students as you teach them to lead.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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