Dear Applicant,

We are so excited that you are interested in joining the Train to Reign Leadership Team.

“When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.” —Luke 12:48

Leadership in Train to Reign requires humility (Luke 14:7–11), accountability, and continual spiritual growth. It demands the ruthless pursuit of eliminating pride and living in such a way that your influence on others reflects the fruit of a life in Jesus. Leadership is the path (Jeremiah 6:16) that requires the highest standard—being above reproach (1 Timothy 3:2–5).

We are committed to living out Matthew 20:25–26:

“But Jesus called them together and said, ‘You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant.’”

In Train to Reign leadership, we lead by serving. The Holy Spirit does the work of healing and advancing God’s kingdom through our humble obedience and submission to His will.

Train to Reign Leadership: Five Expectations
Pursuing Christ Personally
We expect you to actively grow in your relationship with Christ and to be in the ongoing process of “becoming” like Him (John 15:4–5).

Committed to Brotherhood/Sisterhood
We expect you to participate regularly in a same-sex group for prayer, encouragement, and accountability (Hebrews 10:24–25; Proverbs 27:17; James 5:16).

Living with Humility
We expect you to consistently put others before yourself, serving with humility and honor (Luke 14:7–11; Philippians 2:3).

Above Reproach
We expect you to live as a reflection of the Train to Reign ministry. Because the ministry depends on integrity, you are called to choose the highest standard of Christian living (1 Timothy 3:1–2).

Open to Correction
We expect you to humbly receive correction and accountability from Train to Reign leaders regarding your actions, words, and even your social media presence—for your personal growth and for the protection of the ministry’s culture (James 1:19–20; Galatians 6:1; Hebrews 12:11).

A Final Word
We know that leading this way is a process. These expectations are not about legalism but about the posture of the heart. As leaders, we will remain obedient to God’s guidance in discerning the nature of your heart and its qualifications for leadership. Above all, we are committed to walking with you as you grow into a servant leader—one who faithfully serves your family, this ministry, and the Lord.

Note: Click on this link to view a detailed document with our Organizational Values and Essential Beliefs.

We are all in the process of being healed more each day by Jesus. For a leader, seeking personal healing is the first work before sharing their testimony. A testimony loses its power when a leader resists the journey of becoming whole in Christ. In other words, if a story reveals little growth at the heart level, it may appear that Christ’s work is ineffective—or worse, that the testimony points more to the person than to the victory of Christ in their life.

Sadly, many good Christian men and women, because of unhealed wounds, attempt to love others from a place of “lack.” As a result, they fight bravely but fall quickly, sometimes building ministries or relationships that bring unintended harm to themselves and to those entrusted to their care.

We often forget that Paul spent over a decade in preparation—consenting to God’s healing and formation—before beginning his legendary ministry. In the same way, every leader must humbly take the lowest seat (Luke 14:7–11), open the door of their heart to Christ (Revelation 3:20), and allow Him to bring healing. We must become the work of God before we do the work of God.

Does this disqualify you from leadership? Absolutely not. Leaders are called to share their story—but not from their story. The difference is crucial: when we share our story, we share it from the posture of how God is healing us every day, so that Christ’s victory is on display. If we share from our story, however, our unhealed wounds may overshadow Christ’s redemptive work.

This is how “hurt people” can encourage other “hurt people” in the faith—not by pretending to have arrived, but by testifying: “I’m not where I want to be, but I’m not where I used to be—all because of Christ.”

Guidelines for Sharing Your Testimony

Seek Healing First
Your first responsibility as a leader is to pursue your own healing in Christ. Let Him work in your heart before you speak from it.

Point to Christ, Not Yourself
Share your story in a way that highlights Christ’s victory, not your wounds or your own efforts.

Share 'From Healing,' Not 'From Hurt'
Tell your story as one being renewed daily in Christ. Avoid speaking in a way that makes your woundedness louder than His redemption.

Be Honest About the Process
It’s okay to say, “I’m not where I want to be, but I’m not where I used to be—all because of Christ.” This kind of humility encourages others.

Thank you for completing the Train to Reign Leadership Application.
We pray and seek the Spirit’s guidance as we form leadership teams for various responsibilities at our camps. Serving may include leading a specific area, but it also means helping before, during, and after camp. To seek to lead is to seek to serve. Our prayer is to partner with God in helping you grow and develop as a leader.

Note: The Train to Reign Leadership Board reviews applications monthly. You will be notified within 14 days of the board’s meeting. Approval may mean beginning the path of leadership development, while at other times the recommendation may be to continue your journey and attend another camp before stepping into leadership.