Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in serving with Train to Reign. Leadership is an opportunity to serve Christ and others as we continue our own journey of becoming more like Jesus. We seek leaders who are growing in their relationship with Christ, pursuing restoration of the heart, and willing to serve with humility.

“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 (NLT)

Jesus teaches that leadership is expressed through service rather than status (Matthew 20:25–28). We are not looking for perfect people. We are looking for faithful, humble, teachable men and women who are actively following Christ and willing to grow.

Six Expectations for Train to Reign Leaders

1. Pursuing Christ Personally
   We expect you to continue growing in your relationship with Jesus through Scripture, prayer, obedience, repentance, and dependence on the Holy Spirit (John 15:4–5). Pursue deeper restoration of the heart as an ongoing part of discipleship.
   
   
2. Committed to Brotherhood or Sisterhood
   We expect you to participate regularly in meaningful same-sex Christian community for prayer, encouragement, honesty, and accountability (Hebrews 10:24–25; James 5:16).
   
   
3. Participating and Serving Faithfully
   We expect you to remain connected to the Train to Reign journey through camps, groups, studies, gatherings, or service as opportunities allow. Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and willingness to help before, during, and after ministry events.
   
   
4. Leading by Example — Living Above Reproach
   We expect you to pursue a life of integrity and character that reflects Jesus Christ in your family, church, relationships, workplace, online presence, and ministry. As a Train to Reign leader, your actions and words influence others and reflect the ministry you represent. We expect you to lead by example, encourage others, and pursue the highest standards of Christian conduct, recognizing that being above reproach is not about perfection but a life of integrity, humility, and accountability. (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 2:7–8)

5. Serving with Humility
   We expect you to choose the lowest seat, put others ahead of personal recognition, and willingly serve in visible or behind-the-scenes responsibilities without expecting a platform or position (Luke 14:7–11; Philippians 2:3–4).

6. Open to Correction — Receiving and Applying Feedback
   We expect you to humbly receive and apply correction, accountability, coaching, and constructive feedback from Train to Reign leadership regarding your attitudes, actions, words, relationships, and social media presence. A teachable spirit means being willing to listen, acknowledge areas needing growth, and make necessary changes. Our desire is to encourage your personal and spiritual development while protecting the unity, integrity, and culture of the ministry. (Proverbs 12:1; 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 or perfection, but about the posture of the heart. We prayerfully discern readiness and next steps and desire to walk with you as you grow as a servant leader who faithfully serves your family, this ministry, and the Lord.

Our values and essential beliefs shape why we serve, how we relate to others, and what we teach. Please watch the video on Train to Reign's Organizational Values and Essential Beliefs before responding.

We ask leaders to affirm our essential beliefs and support the ministry’s values and standards in their teaching, conduct, relationships, and service. Questions or areas needing clarification should be discussed openly before a leadership assignment.

Sharing Our Story from a Place of Healing

We are all in the process of being healed and restored more each day by Jesus Christ. For a leader, pursuing personal healing and spiritual growth is the first work before sharing their testimony.

A testimony is powerful because it reveals the redemptive work and victory of Jesus Christ in our lives. However, when a leader resists the journey of becoming whole in Christ, their testimony may unintentionally draw attention away from Christ and toward themselves.

Sadly, many good Christian men and women, because of unhealed wounds, attempt to love and lead others from a place of “lack.” Although their intentions may be good, they can unintentionally bring harm to themselves and those entrusted to their care.

This is why we must humbly take the lowest seat (Luke 14:7–11), open our hearts to Christ (Revelation 3:20), and allow Him to continue His work of healing and restoration.

We must become the work of God before we do the work of God.

Does this disqualify you from leadership? Absolutely not. None of us has arrived. We are all on the journey of becoming more like Jesus.

Leaders are called to share their story—but not from their story. The difference is crucial. When we share our story, we emphasize how Christ is healing and restoring us. When we share from our story, our unresolved wounds can overshadow His 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

1. Seek Healing First
   Your first responsibility as a leader is to continue pursuing your own healing in Christ. Let Him work in your heart before you speak from it.
   
   
2. Point to Christ, Not Yourself
   Share your story in a way that highlights Christ’s victory, not simply your wounds or your own efforts.
   
   
3. Share “From Healing,” Not “From Hurt”
   Tell your story as someone being renewed daily in Christ. Be honest about your wounds without allowing them to overshadow His redemption.
   
   
4. Be Honest About the Process
   You do not have to pretend to have arrived. Sharing honestly about your ongoing journey of healing and spiritual growth encourages others to continue pursuing Christ.

Expectations for Facilitators and Responders

Train to Reign leaders may be invited to share their testimony or personal experiences during camp sessions as facilitators or responders.

Responders share a personal response to a session, helping others see how God is rescuing, healing, and growing them. Responders are expected to prepare prayerfully, stay focused on the assigned topic, and ordinarily share for approximately five minutes.

Facilitators help introduce, conclude, or transition a session, guiding participants toward the purpose of the message. Facilitators will normally have previous experience serving as responders and should prepare for approximately five to ten minutes.

All facilitators and responders are expected to:

• Share from a place of humility and ongoing restoration, emphasizing the victory of Jesus Christ.
• Prepare prayerfully and follow the direction of camp leadership.
• Respect the assigned topic, responsibilities, and time boundaries.
• Humbly receive and apply constructive feedback for continued growth and development.

Whether serving behind the scenes or sharing during a session, our desire is to serve faithfully and help others experience the restoring work of Jesus Christ.

Applicant Acknowledgment

I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee selection for a camp, leadership role, or speaking assignment. I am willing to participate in conversation, preparation, and leadership development as appropriate. I understand that Train to Reign prayerfully discerns leadership assignments based on ministry needs, readiness, and fit.