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Young Leaders: Game Changers

Passionate about sports and sharing the gospel? In 2026 we'll be running an introduction to leadership with a sporty focus!

Sports Session 2025

Becoming a Game Changer

Game Changers is a sporty young leaders programme for young people aged 15 to18 (school years 10 to13). The aim? To equip you with training and resources to use sports and games in a fun way that has an impact in the community where you live and serve.
 

If you love sports and want to play your part in introducing children and young people to Jesus, let's talk!
Click the link below to complete a short form, and we'll get in touch.

Training and Coaching

Be A Game Changer, here's the deal..

Being a Game Changer means committing to a six-month programme with our team. To get the very best out of this opportunity, we'd love you to read the following and, if you're game to get involved, click the link below to register your interest.
 

To take part you need to be:

In school years 10-13 in September 2026
A committed Christian interested in pursuing sports ministry
Connected with your local church
Willing to start/build a sports activity programme in your local context (don't worry, we'll help you!

Successful applicants will receive:

Development training from Scripture Union sport and leadership experts through online monthly gatherings
Possible in-person sport-focused leadership training in 2027
Resources to use in your local community context
Opportunities to serve with the SU sports team at major Christian festivals in Summer 2027 
Potential access to attend accredited courses after this programme

This programme is free, though there would be a charge for the optional residential.

Young leaders leading worship
Learn more about our Young Leaders Development Program, and check out the workshops and hear from Young Leaders who have already started their training.
SU Sports team
Meet our Mission Through Sport team and discover how we're already using sport to reach children and young people where they're at - on the pitch and in local communities!
children - sport - outdoors
Find a sports resource to try out in your context!

Support the leaders of tomorrow, today!

Investing in these young people and providing them with leadership skills enables them to put their faith into action as disciples of Jesus, and also helps us to develop future leaders for holidays and missions.

Will you support our young leaders to grow in their own faith as they help children and young people to discover that faith for themselves?

Young leader playing game with child

£10

A gift of £10 would provide a journal written to support their training, as they develop in their own faith and leadership skills.

Young Leader with child

£50

A gift of £50 will cover the costs of a young leader attending an event or holiday for one night.

Young leader talking with microphone

£83

A gift of £83 is enough to cover the costs of training for one young leader for the year.