Trinity’s Student Apprenticeship Program (SAP) exists with the goal of helping foster spiritual formation, servant leadership skills, and ownership of the church within teenagers. We believe that teens are not the church of tomorrow, but the church of today, and have gifts and skills that God wants to use to build up His church and advance His kingdom. Therefore, we want to give students the opportunity to use those gifts and grow into spiritually mature, servant leaders of the church.
Program
This program is not a requirement for teens to serve within Trinity Baptist but is for those who want to do more than serve: they want to grow as leaders within their church. This program will cover a variety of topics regarding spiritual formation and leadership skills (i.e. spiritual disciplines, spiritual gifts, leading a team, conflict resolution, etc.). The third Sunday of the month, teens will come together after the church service for lunch and lesson. During these meetings, they will enjoy a meal together, touch base on how their practicum is going, and go through curriculum. The cost of this program is $150 for the year.
We also want teens to take ownership of the church, and the best way to do that is by serving within it. Each SAP will be required to serve in certain aspects of the youth ministry and have the option to serve elsewhere within the church additionally. SAPs will still take part in small groups with their peers but will be involved in leading other aspects of the youth ministry.
The goal is to help students build their “Leadership Skill Tree” The first year a teen takes part in SAP, they will go through the “ Core Program Curriculum” to establish the foundation or “trunk” of their skill tree. After year one, they will have the choice to focus on what specific leadership skills/ gifts they want to grow in. This is not a level-based program, all teens are required to go through Core in their first year of the program regardless of age. After completing Core, they will not move up any levels, but have the freedom to emphasize the skills and gifts they choose.
Perks
Of course, there are some fun perks to being a SAP! First, SAPs will receive team hoodies exclusive to their year. We believe that every great team needs a uniform and the kids who commit to being a part of this program are deserving of some great swag. Second, SAPs will be taken down to Calgary for Change Conference in May! We want SAPs to not only learn how to serve their church but gain comradery with one another. Serving together, eating together, learning together, team trips, and team swag all build the kind of culture we want in this program.
Application
Teens must apply and be accepted into this program. Applications open June 26th, 2025
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