VOICES OF CHANGE
Youth Advocacy and
Leadership Initiative
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Empowering Young Leaders.
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Inspiring Action.
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Raising Faith-Driven Voices.
For Students in Grades 6-12
ENGAGE COMMUNITY, CULTURE, & CHRIST
This initiative equips middle and high school students with tools in public speaking, advocacy, creative expression, and civic engagement… all through the lens of faith and justice.
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Training in public speaking, homiletics, creative expression, and faith-rooted leadership
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Development of a personal “Voice Project” for year-end showcase
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​Intergenerational and peer education and collaboration
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​Hands-on advocacy and justice training to create and lead a service-advocacy project
HOW TO APPLY
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
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Middle & High School students (grades 6–12)
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Connected to a Cleveland Baptist Association (CBA) church or affiliate organization
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Passionate about faith, justice, and making a difference
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Completed the Online Youth Participant Application
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Completed Parent/Guardian Permission Form
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Letter of recommendation (Pastor/Church leader)
IDEAL PROGRAM CANDIDATES
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Emerging leaders with a heart for service
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Creative thinkers who want to express their convictions
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Youth who care about issues in their community
