Student Leadership 18
There are many community groups and organisations which can support and encourage leadership amongst our young people.
A number of schools are involved in the “Model United Nations” program. This body encourages the consideration of National and Global issues, through which the scope of our students understanding can be expanded.
Students do not only get to consider and discuss their “pet topics” or even simply issues with which they agree. They may have to articulate a position on an issue that is contrary to their own opinion or viewpoint. This becomes a healthy exercise in understanding other world and life views and considering how other people, cultures and societies may see things differently.
In Australia and New Zealand, the Compass Student Leaders’ Conference is a great way for senior students from different schools to interact and grow in their understanding of Biblical Christian Leadership. Other parts of the world may be able to connect remotely. To get an understanding of content and approach, a guide booklet can be downloaded here.
Arrow Leadership also provide support for the development of young people; their site makes useful blog posts available also.
Many schools are involved with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
In Europe ACSI provides a number of opportunities for the development of leadership in young people.
The Global Christian Schools Network is another great opportunity for Leadership and Service – we will be meeting together in Colmar, France in October 2023.
Lots of opportunities![1]
Blessings Brian
[1] By indicating these Leadership opportunities, I am not preferring them above other providers, nor am I suggesting that all of them provide opportunities that are suitable for your situation, please do your own researcher and analysis