Hi! Thank you for expressing interest in being a core leader next year! The purpose of this form isn't to apply or commit yet, but to let us know that you are thinking about it and would be open to talking about what it looks like to core lead. After filling out this form, a staff member will be in touch with you about next steps, answering any questions you might have, and maybe grabbing a coffee to chat about cores. What does being a core leader entail? Who are Core Leaders? They are individuals who have a desire to see and help their peers grow deeper in their relationship with God, and out of that, help them grow a love for the body of Christ and their neighbours. Role & Responsibility: - To shepherd a small group of 6-14 students for one academic year, leading a weekly gathering, creating a hospitable environment where your core members are able to connect with God and one another through fellowship, worship, outreach, prayer, and study of God's word. - Outside the weekly small-group gatherings, to encourage the members of your core to build one another up in their relationship with God, each other, and the world, through coffee/gym hang outs, online chat, and other informal space. - To identify and mentor 1 or 2 members in your core who could lead or co-lead a core the following year. Core leader Time commitments: Core leaders can expect to spend approximately 8-10 hours per week in this role. - (2.5 hours) Leading Core - (2 hours) Core Prep and Admin (sending weekly emails/phone call reminders) - (2 hours) Attending TNT - (1 hour) 1 hour dedicated to personal discipleship with others - (1 hour) (Bi)Weekly coffee/gym/lunch with someone from your core - Monthly, an additional 1-2 hours, to attend Core Huddles Personal Expectations for a Core Leader: - Commitment is preferred for the duration of the school year (August 2026 - May 2027). - Regular devotion time alone with God - Regular church attendance and attendance in a UCM core - Regular attendance on Thursday nights each term, modeling the importance of community - Willingness to be involved in discipling others and pursuing your own discipleship - Attend Summit Leadership Training in September (Labour Day Monday) - Attending at least one of two retreats: Fall Retreat (Late September) or Emerge Retreat (Mid-January)