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FOR OVER 20 YEARS, YOUNG LIONS HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATIONS OF AoG GB LEADERS.

Just over 20 years ago around 60 young people came together from churches across the UK to experience a bootcamp style weekend to develop and assess them as leaders. We have seen over 2000 young leaders trained over the years that Young Lions has been running. Many of these young leaders have gone on to lead in all spheres of life, having influence in both the church and world around them.

TODAY WE HAVE A VISION OF IDENTIFYING, DEVELOPING AND ASSESSING OVER 1000 YOUNG LEADERS EACH YEAR

What is young lions?

Young Lions is 3 weekends over 3 years for young leaders between the ages of 15-19. It offers a unique mixture of ministry, teaching, coaching groups & practical challenges, all designed to identify, develop and assess the next generations of young leaders.

Coaching at Young Lions

We also look for older leaders who are skilled at developing this age group to sign up as a Young Lions Coach. Our Coaches are key to the success of a weekend, as we resource them to facilitate and assess the Young Lions Delegate’s journey over the weekend!

YOUNG LIONS 2024/25

This year we are increasing our capacity and running 4 Young Lions locations across the UK. For all Information about Young Lions, either if you are looking to attend as a delegate or as a Coach, click the link below to read our Info Booklet, or sign up below!

Delegate Early Bird

£139

Delegate Full Price

£155

Coach

£115

Young Lions Weekend I

29th Nov - 1st Dec 2024

Young Lions Weekend II

31st Jan - 2nd Feb 2025

Young Lions Weekend III

7th - 9th Feb 2025

Young Lions Weekend IV

11th-13th Apr 2025

Pioneer Centre, Kidderminster, England

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“I stepped into Young Lions at the age of 17, a shy and ‘reluctant leader’ wondering why I had been chosen to be there. Young Lions for me was instrumental in my growth and development as a young leader. I look back 20 years thankful for these three weekends that shaped me and prepared me for leadership…I am passionate about Young Lions because it’s unique in the way it identifies, develops and assesses young leaders. We need young people today who will influence the world with the power of the gospel, making a difference in every sphere of life and my hope is that Young Lions will be a vehicle to make this happen. I hope you will commit to sending Young People in this year to come!”
Hannah Williamson
Young Lions Lead

Young Lions Academy

Young Lions Academy is a 2 year programme that can be used alongside the Young Lions weekends to help identify, develop and release young people into serving and leading in your local church. Our heart is to equip you to develop young leaders so that they can thrive both in your church and local community. We provide 10 video sessions per year with discussion outlines covering topics such as self leadership, having a christian worldview, living a missional lifestyle and many more. We also provide a resource hub that helps you as a youth pastor better learn how to develop young leaders. 

COST:

£250*
*£200 if booked before 30th September. Initial cost for 1 years worth of content and resources (£50 ongoing subscription for use after first year)

Additional optional delegate packs

£20 *
*Per delegate including a welcome pack, YLA Tshirt and journal.