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Part 1:
3-months being equipped to grow into the leader you’re called to be
*internship completion is a prerequisite
Part 2:
A year-long commitment to use your new leadership skills to pour into the community here at STN as a part of staff
OUR LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM IS MADE TO PUSH YOU OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE. GREAT LEADERS ARE BIRTHED FROM ADVERSITY AND THE DESIRE TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES. THROUGH TEACHINGS, ADVENTURE-BASED TRAINING, THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD THROUGH TEACHINGS OF YOUR OWN, PIONEERING A GLOBAL TRIP, AND TAKING REINS ON A CLASS PROJECT, LTP WILL TRAIN YOU TO DO JUST THAT!
Find out more:
IS LTP FOR YOU?
OUR 3-MONTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM HAS GIVEN YOU A REALLY GREAT FOUNDATION. YOU'VE BEEN POURED INTO AND ENCOURAGED TO GET RADICAL. BUT WHAT'S NEXT? IF YOU'RE READY TO LEVEL UP AND FLIP THE SCRIPT, TO START REALLY APPLYING WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED AND START POURING BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY HERE AT STN, THEN LTP IS A GREAT NEXT STEP FOR YOU.
Frequently Asked Questions
The biggest questions you might have about the LTP are answered here.
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What will I be learning?
LTP builds on the strong foundation of faith and purpose you learned in Internship, and then takes you further into godly leadership. While we can’t give an exact breakdown of your weekly schedule right here, you will be engaged in a combination of biblical leadership lessons, as well as practical application on a weekly basis. Your group will be given a semester-specific project to complete, called the Ohana Service Project, which culminates at the end of your three months. You will be doing book studies and reports by top Christian leaders, as well as actually teaching leadership lessons to your peers, giving you valuable feedback and experience teaching in a classroom setting. Included in your semester is hands-on training to lead an international missions trip.
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What do my fees cover?
-Three months of housing expenses, including utilities and rent
-All classroom materials and in-program transportation costs
-Airfare and ground fees for the international missions tripNot covered are food and personal expenses.
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Can I do LTP without completing the Internship Program?
Surfing The Nations’ Internship is a prerequisite for entering the Leadership Training Program. If you have engaged in a program similar to our internship, STN leadership can discuss this and potentially waive the requirement, but this is on a case by case basis and is not guaranteed.
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Why do I need to commit 15 months if training is only 3 months?
We take pride in pouring heart and soul into all of our LTP students, equipping them with the highest caliber of training needed to become a better godly leader. Our requirement for an additional 12 months of commitment to serve at STN is based on the need we have to staff our programs and take Surfing The Nations to the next level! Welcome to the adventure!
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What job will I have at STN?
While we strive to place each student in a position that plays to their respective strengths and desires, the needs of the organization come first, and no positions can be guaranteed. We do guarantee, however, that with the right attitude, every position can be a place of growth and personal improvement!
DON'T JUST HEAR IT FROM US...
“LTP is a unique opportunity to push yourself to the limit, shoulder to shoulder with a team that truly desires to shape you into a Godly leader. It fosters an environment where challenge has purpose, and failure paves the road to growth. In LTP you make friends for life, not because you are all similar but because you learn to love each other and work together despite your differences. This program made me aware of ways that I can use my strengths and conquer my weaknesses as I seek to further the Kingdom of God in my generation.”
-Noah Kahlbau
“The most impactful teaching I had in my LTP was on relational wellness. We were taught the importance of investing in relationships because we’ve been created by God to live in community with other believers. In Matthew 22:39 the Bible teaches us to love our neighbor as ourselves. I learned that my neighbor is everyone that I interact with! This taught me how to relate with others who do not come from my same culture. Coming from Africa, I grew up in an non-western culture. I once found it really difficult to connect with people from western culture, but now because of the insights I got from the Leadership Training Program I am able to easily connect with people from other cultures. STN has taught me how important it is to build biblical community and cultivate healthy relationships.”
-Tionge Faith Kavina
“LTP is a program that challenges you to step into your role as a leader, push beyond your limits, and build confidence and character - while working with your team to overcome trials and obstacles. Over the course of this program I developed practical leadership skills through hands-on experience, built my confidence in public speaking, and learned how to lead and serve others by leading a team on an overseas outreach trip—all while building lifelong friendships and experiencing the adventure of a lifetime.”
-Kent Snellmen
Lets do this!