Youth Growing Leaders is a course we run to enable Christian young people to grow in leadership gifting and ability. This page explains more about the course, includes some video testimonies, and explains how you can apply for the next course.
Applications for the next Youth Growing Leaders Course are now open!
The Deadline for Applications is 30th June 2025
What is it?
Youth Growing Leaders meets monthly from September 2025 to April 2026. The course runs for 8 sessions, including two sessions which are overnighters at St Swithin’s House, Solihull.
Each session will involve teaching from the course leaders, learning about what it means to be a Christian leader; identifying gifting, discerning our calling as Christians and developing Christ-like character. There will also be practical application and discussion with other young leaders, forming a community of young leaders who grow together and discovering what it means to lead more like Jesus.
Youth Growing Leaders is a course that Thrive have run for a number of years in the local area and is adapted from Growing Leaders – Youth produced by CPAS.
The course is designed for those who are Christian, who want to grow in Christian leadership, and want to learn how to effectively use the gifts God has given them.
Who is it for?
The course is open to anyone who will be in Year 10 and above from September, is a committed Christian and feels that leadership may be something that they want to grow in.
- Do you want to understand more of what plans God has for you?
- Do you want to help lead others to know Jesus?
- Do you want to be more confident in your faith?
When & Where?
Leamington & Warwick Area Course
Sessions will happen in Leamington on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm at St Paul’s Church, Leicester Street, Leamington. The September and January sessions will be 24 hour weekend residentials at St Swithin’s house in Barston.
- Friday 19th to Saturday 20th September 2025 (24 hour residential at St Swithin’s House)
- Monday 13th October 2025 – Leamington
- Monday 10th November 2025 – Leamington
- Monday 8th December 2025 – Leamington
- Friday 16th to Saturday 17th January 2026 (24 hour residential at St Swithin’s House)
- Monday 9th February 2026 – Leamington
- Monday 9th March 2026 – Leamington
- Monday 13th April 2026 – Leamington
Coventry Area Course
Sessions will happen in Coventry on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm at St Stephen’s Church Charter Avenue, Coventry. The September and January sessions will be 24 hour weekend residentials at St Swithin’s house in Barston.
- Saturday 20th to Sunday 21st September 2025 (24 hour residential at St Swithin’s House)
- Monday 20th October 2025 – Coventry
- Monday 17th November 2025 – Coventry
- Monday 15th December 2025 – Coventry
- Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th January 2026 (24 hour residential at St Swithin’s House)
- Monday 23rd February 2026 – Coventry
- Monday 16th March 2026 – Coventry
- Monday 20th April 2026 – Coventry
Costs
The course costs £170 per person. Most of this cost is for the accommodation and meals for the overnighters. It is possible to pay in instalments (£70 initial payment, followed by four monthly instalments between September-December of £25). If cost is an issue for you, please speak to your church about it and let us know, as we might be able to help. We don’t want the cost to prevent anyone from doing the course.
Who runs it?
Tim Crummack, Events and Courses Lead at Thrive Youth Ministries alongside Kate Wallis, who is an experienced youth leader and currently Community Minister at St Pauls and will lead the Leamington area course.
How to apply
- Chat with your parents/guardians and your youth leader about whether they think this is a good time for you to do the course.
- Pray about it.
- As part of the course, you will be assigned a mentor who you should meet up with monthly to see how you’re getting on, what things are challenging you and to make sure you’re growing!
- There are limited spaces on the course, so it is of crucial importance that those chosen are able to commit 100% to this opportunity. By applying you are making a commitment to the course and will be expected to attend all the sessions.
- Apply using our online application form. The earlier you apply, the better!
Watch our promo videos including testimonies from previous participants