Youth Leadership Team- Application

Youth Leadership Team (YLT) Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Student Leader in our youth group! Leadership is an opportunity to serve others, grow in your faith, and help create a welcoming and encouraging environment for everyone.

Please answer the questions honestly. There are no perfect answers, we just want to get to know you better.

Basic Information

Name: __________________________________
Grade: __________________________________
Phone Number (optional): __________________
How long have you been attending youth group?
☐ Less than 6 months
☐ 6 months – 1 year
☐ 1–2 years
☐ More than 2 years

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do you want to be a student leader?

2. What do you enjoy most about youth group?

3. What are some strengths or talents you have?
Examples might include encouraging others, organizing games, welcoming people, speaking, music, helping behind the scenes, etc.

4. What is one area you would like to grow in as a leader?

5. How would you help make youth group a place where everyone feels welcome?

6. If you were leading a youth group night, what is one activity or idea you would bring?

7. What leadership role are you applying for? (You can select more than one)
☐ Youth Leader (11th or 12th grade only)
☐ Activities & Games Leader
☐ Hospitality & Welcome Leader
☐ Media/ Communications Leader

Leadership Commitment

Student leaders help set the tone for the group. As a student leader, I will do my best to:
☐ Attend youth group regularly
☐ Participate positively
☐ Encourage others
☐ Welcome new students
☐ Help create a respectful environment

Student Signature: ___________________________
Date: __________________

Director Notes

Leadership Qualities Observed:
☐ Encouraging to others
☐ Responsible
☐ Participates actively
☐ Positive attitude
☐ Shows spiritual growth

Additional Notes:

Leadership Decision:
☐ Selected for Leadership Team
☐ Selected as Apprentice Leader
☐ Encouraged to apply again later