Helping people grow in faith by learning to serve.
Lads 2 Leaders is a year-round opportunity for people of all ages to grow in their faith while developing the skills to lead and serve in the life of the church.
At its core, Lads 2 Leaders is about discipleship. It helps individuals move from simply learning about faith to actively living it out. Through consistent practice, encouragement, and guidance, participants grow in confidence, develop leadership skills, and learn how to use their gifts to serve others.
Lads 2 Leaders focuses on helping people take meaningful steps in their faith by learning how to lead, serve, and communicate truth.
Participants grow through opportunities such as:
• preparing and sharing messages
• leading singing in worship
• developing a deeper understanding of Scripture
• using creative gifts to honor God
Each of these experiences is designed to help build confidence, strengthen faith, and develop the ability to serve others well.
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While Lads 2 Leaders includes an annual convention, the heart of it is not competition.
It is a process of growth that takes place over time.
The focus is on developing leadership, building faith, and helping people learn how to use their gifts in meaningful ways. The convention simply becomes one moment where that growth is expressed and encouraged.
Lads 2 Leaders is something we do together as the 109 family.
Participants encourage one another, celebrate growth, and build friendships along the way. These shared experiences create a supportive environment where people feel comfortable stepping out, trying new things, and growing in their faith.
Lads 2 Leaders is not just for kids.
There are opportunities for children, students, and adults to be involved. Adults play an important role as mentors, coaches, and encouragers, helping guide others as they grow.
You do not need to have prior experience. If you are willing to invest in others and be part of the process, there is a place for you.
Lads 2 Leaders is not limited to a single moment. It is a year-round opportunity to grow in faith and leadership.
For many, it becomes a meaningful part of their spiritual journey as they continue learning how to serve God and others with confidence and purpose.
Lads 2 Leaders at 109 is led by Alex and Ashley Edwards, who care deeply about helping people grow in their faith and develop the confidence to serve.
With a heart for investing in others, they help guide both kids and adults as they learn to use their gifts, grow in leadership, and take meaningful steps in their walk with Christ.
If you’d like to learn more or find a way to get involved, they would be glad to connect with you.