At the heart of L.I.T. is the belief that discipleship happens best through relationships. Families, church leaders, and mentors work together to guide preteens in learning how to pray, study God’s Word, serve others using their spiritual gifts, share their faith, and live under the Lordship of Christ. The goal is to develop spiritual disciplines that result in a life-sustaining faith. Through intentional mentoring and encouragement, preteens are learning that they are the church now.
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Four Key Foundations of
Leaders In Training Discipleship
Faith grows strongest when it is reinforced at home. L.I.T. provides tools to help families develop spiritual habits in their children's lives every day.
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Reinforces biblical values
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Builds lasting spiritual habits
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Creates consistency between church and home
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Strengthens lifelong faith
Preteens grow spiritually through relationships with godly leaders who encourage, guide, and model Christ daily.
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Builds spiritual confidence
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Provides encouragement and accountability
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Helps apply biblical truth to everyday life
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Develops future leaders by allowing their disciples to use their spiritual gifts in the small group and church
​L.I.T. equips preteens to actively serve in ministry and use their spiritual gifts now, not later.
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Builds ownership of faith
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Develops leadership skills
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Helps them discover spiritual gifts
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Turns faith into action
Mission experiences teach preteens to share the Gospel, serve others, and live with a heart for God’s Kingdom.
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It allows them to experience God’s power when sharing their faith (Acts 1:8)
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Develops compassion for others
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Strengthens their faith in God
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Inspires lifelong missions and evangelism
The Result
Disciples who make disciples. When family, mentorship, ministry, and missions work together, preteens grow into confident disciples who know Christ, serve others, and become disciple makers themselves.
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