Leadership Development
The New Life Ranch Leadership Development ministry seeks to create and facilitate purposeful experiences that prepare the hearts of our participants to be impacted by God. We believe that each disciple is called to be a leader for Jesus Christ, and that God has given each individual the skills and gifts necessary to influence the lives of the people around them. Each Leadership Development program is a unique combination of the people, situations, and challenges that God brings to us. Through it all we seek to empower participants to grow into powerful servant leaders for Jesus Christ.
The "Nehi" Team is for campers going into at least 10th grade and is designed for campers who desire to take steps toward growing as servant leaders. There is a deeper level of commitment required of Nehi’s than that of a summer camper, and they will be challenged spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Each participant should show a commitment to these challenges. Campers will have plenty of fun as a Nehi, but it should be understood that our focus is on leadership development. Challenging campers to mature and grow deeper in Christ is our primary goal.
This level must be completed successfully before moving on to the Timothy Team (Level 2). The fee is $625 per session. Start the registration process online.
Timothy Team is for campers going into at least 11th grade and is designed for students who have successfully completed the Nehemiah program and have shown they have what it takes to move to the next level. There is a deep level of commitment required of Timothy Team members and they will be asked to step out of their comfort zones and begin to lead others. This is not a responsibility we take lightly and participants need to show a commitment to these challenges. There will be plenty of fun but it should be understood that our focus is on leadership development and challenging students to grow deeper in Christ.
This level must be completed successfully before moving on to SOMA (Level 3). The fee is $625 per session. Start the registration process online.
Soma so’-mah: origin-Greek: translation - “body”:
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Soma is the Greek work for “body.” The scripture passage 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 provides a great picture of what these students will be doing - serving the Lord with the varied gifts they have been blessed with. After completing the application form and an in depth interview with NLR staff, each Soma participant will be assigned an area of specialization. During the Soma session, each camper will serve in their area of specialization for at least three of the four weeks. For one week many Soma participants will get the opportunity to serve in a new area to get a taste for a role that's a bit different. The goal of the program is for these students to begin to understand their unique calling; how their God given gifts, abilities, and experience combine to give them powerful leadership potential, and to give them the opportunity to practice serving in one of these areas as a part of a larger group. Soma's can expect to be challenged, equipped, encouraged, and given real responsibility in the ministry of New Life Ranch.
The fee is $500 per session. Start the registration process online.
Designed for college graduates who want a year of intentional mentoring, challenge, discernment, visioning, and investing in their future, LEAD utilizes the ministry of NLR as an experiential learning laboratory for it's participants. LEAD stands for Leadership, Experience, and Discipleship. It is our goal that LEAD participants grow in each of these areas.
For more information or to apply to the LEAD program please download a registration form. email luke@newliferanch.com with any questions.