The idea for TeenPact Leadership Schools came to founder Tim Echols over 25 years ago during an early morning prayer meeting at the Georgia State Capitol. God gave him a vision to start bringing young people to the Capitol to learn more about the political process through a dynamic, hands-on leadership experience.
The idea caught on fast and has grown ever since.
The ministry seeks to inspire youth in their relationship with Christ and to train them to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend the Christian faith, and engage the culture around them through State Classes and Alumni Events that are rooted and grounded in biblical truth.
"We hold 60 classes between February and the end of April where we bring in teenagers and allow them to understand the political process, and we truly try to inspire them in their relationship with Christ," TeenPact CEO Chris May recently told Washington Watch.
TeenPact State Classes can now be found in all 50 states.
"They're incredible classes where students come alive," May said. "It's a very safe environment. There's discipleship with usually a pastor that's giving evening sessions in the Capitol. [Students] oftentimes get to hear from governors, senators, [and] representatives and just get some incredible interactions."
The ministry believes in the capacity of young people to lead. Even when they are not old enough to vote, students can impact their government, their community, and the world, so, TeenPact trains them to embrace their call as the next generation of leaders by giving them the tools, teaching, and opportunities to do so.
May said most of the students who participate are homeschoolers, but students from private and public schools are involved as well.
