COmMISSION LeadUP

COmMISSION 2012 is an exciting mission programme which takes the Good News of Jesus to children and young people in Scotland.

Each year around a hundred young leaders get training to release their potential, and then go on placement with SU Scotland teams and live out the COmMISSION adventure.

Join with them, and then gather at the end of the summer for a massive celebration with other teams to hear amazing stories of how God has changed lives; and you'll get to share your story of how God used you!

Step 1 : LeadUP

LeadUP is for you if you are 18+, a student or a graduate of Basecamp.

LeadUP is an event where you can take the next step up in your leadership skills and in serving Christ with others wherever you are involved with mission among children and young people.  You will:

• Grow in your understanding of how faith develops in children and young people
• Have opportunity to explore how to give a good Biblical talk
• Explore how to effectively lead a small group
• Consider your leadership style and the role you are likely to play in a team
• Discover how to positively respond to the pressures of mission and ministry
• Learn skills of reflection throughout the week and how this can aid personal growth.

The programme is packed with opportunities to put your learning and new skills into practice, much of this in teams where you do these things together.  This all happens alongside quality Bible teaching and time for personal reflection to help you move forward your Christian faith.

This week long event is based at Alltnacriche, our residential centre on the edge of the Cairngorms.  It is a week of leadership training and personal discipleship that will stretch, challenge, inspire and help prepare you for wherever you are serving over the summer and beyond.

Step 2 : Action

Join one or more teams as a trainee leader. Your placements could be at an SU Holiday or mission during the Easter or summer holidays, or at events at your own church. You will have some supervised responsibilities, with a senior team member as your mentor. When we have received your application to join COmMISSION, we will contact you to discuss possibilities for placement. Where possible we aim to offer you placements at more than one event.

Step 3 : Review Weekend

Time to think back to your training and placement, share your experiences with others, review the season and think about the future. Basecamp Review includes participation in SU Scotland's Big Celebration event.

Find out more about COmMISSION 2012

How to Apply

Complete the booking form (see right) and send it in. We'll take it from there.  If you'd like to attend the weekend only, and not take part in the full COmMISSION programme, please indicate this when you apply.