Leadership Training for Christ Southwest (LTCSW) is a Christ-centered program that shares a vision with seven other LTC regions located across the United States. Together, they pursue the mission of aiding parents, families and churches in training our young people as servants of Christ. LTCSW seeks to support local congregations in training young people in grades 3-12, encouraging them to use their God-given talents and become active disciples and servants of Christ.
LTCSW offers a wide variety of events in which youth can participate. These events are designed to challenge participants and help them understand how to use their talents while growing spiritually. Events are grouped by age to provide developmentally appropriate training.
What are the Benefits of Leadership Training for Christ?
- Encourages youth and parents to grow in devotion to God and one another
- Inspires consistent engagement with God’s word
- Develops a spirit of discipleship
- Builds confidence in using gifts and skills to share the “Good News”
- Equips youth to become effective Christian leaders in their church family and community
- Promotes adult and parent involvement
- Offers year-round, structured leadership training
- Strengthens unity, teamwork and encouragement
- Helps develop skills in public speaking, song leading, Bible reading and prayer
- Provides youth to be effective Bible teachers
- Trains participants for Vacation Bible Schools, mission trips and everyday life
- Encourages service through church and community projects
- Creates meaningful, long-lasting relationships
- Builds memories that will last a lifetime
New To LTCSW?
The best place to start with Leadership Training for Christ is through your local church. If your congregation is already involved with LTCSW, reach out to your church coordinator, who organizes and supports yout local LTC efforts.
If your church is not currently participating, your family can still be involved. LTCSW welcomes families who want to participate independently. Please contact Jon Roberts or Jeff Foster, from the LTCSW Board of Directors. They will help get you set up and walk you through the process.
As you begin your journey with LTCSW, choose a level of participation that works for you. Not every child or family needs to take part in every event. Many churches and families start with just a few events. After attending their first convention, excitement often grows–and more youth and parents want to get involved.
We also recommend sending a few key individuals (adults and youth) to observe the next convention–even if you’re not yet participating. Talking with other families and congregations can be a great way to understand what LTCSW is all about and how to get started. God is faithful. He will always bless his people who are seeking a closer walk with him and those who are dedicated to training his children.