Youth Becoming Leaders 2026

Monday, June 8, 2026 until Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

PURPOSE

The purpose of Asbury University's Youth Becoming Leaders: High School Christian Leadership and Global Transformation Institute is to equip High School students for theologically-guided living and decision making through immersion in Christian Scripture, theological texts, tradition and community to lead and serve in a complex global society. YBL has a three-step application process which includes completing this form, submitting a scripture memorization and a reference from the student's mentor. Detailed information about this process and this year's program can be found on our website.

* Denotes a required field.

STUDENT'S BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Preferred Name (if different from above)

Birthdate

T-Shirt Size

Gender

Female

Male

How did you first hear about Asbury University?

Do you know a YBL Alumni?

Yes

Please enter the name of who you heard about YBL from:

STUDENT'S CONTACT INFORMATION

Mailing Street Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email Address

Cell Phone

Do we have permission to text you?

Yes

Home Phone

STUDENT'S EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

High School Name

Grade Level completed before YBL

High School Graduation Year

Current GPA

PRIMARY PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Parent/Legal Guardian First Name

Parent/Legal Guardian Last Name

Parent/Legal Guardian Email Address

Parent/Legal Guardian Phone Number

Parent/Legal Guardian Address

Same as Mailing Street Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Did this parent/legal guardian attend Asbury University?

Yes

Does this parent/legal guardian work at Asbury University?

Yes

Does this parent/legal guardian work at Asbury Theological Seminary?

Yes

What is the primary language of this parent/guardian?

English

Spanish

SECONDARY PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Secondary Parent/Legal Guardian First Name

Secondary Parent/Legal Guardian Last Name

Secondary Parent/Legal Guardian Email

Secondary Parent/Legal Guardian Phone Number

Secondary Parent/Legal Guardian Address

Same as Parent/Legal Guardian Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Did this parent/legal guardian attend Asbury University?

Yes

Does this parent/legal guardian work at Asbury University?

Yes

Does this parent/legal guardian work at Asbury Theological Seminary?

Yes

What is the primary language of this parent/guardian?

English

Spanish

Recommend a Friend

Is there a friend you would love to join you at YBL? List their name below and we will send them information.

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Recommended Friend Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

If you have any notes or comments you would like to add about this recommendation, please enter them below

CHURCH INFORMATION

Name of Home Church

Name of Pastor

Pastor's Email

Name of Youth Pastor

Youth Pastor's Email

Denomination

Church Street

Church City

Church State

Church Zip

MENTOR INFORMATION

Identify a mentor from your home church/community that will commit to journeying through a mentor relationship for the next year. Asbury University will use the information you provide below to send the Youth Becoming Leaders Mentor and Reference Form to this person for them to fill out and submit by March 9. (Acceptance to the YBL program will be granted as early as March 9)

PLEASE NOTE: Parents cannot serve as mentors for their own child.

Mentor Prefix

Mentor Name

Mentor Relationship (youth leader, coach, etc.)

Mentor Email

Mentor Phone

Mentor Street

Mentor City

Mentor State

Mentor Zip

Mentor Country

Did your mentor attend Asbury University?

Yes

Please share with us why you have chosen this mentor.

REQUESTS & QUESTIONS

Any special needs? ex: dietary restrictions

Any final comments/questions?

What is something you want to learn at YBL? What are questions you have about the Church, Scripture, Theology or Christian leadership?

If you would like to request a roommate, please enter their name below. Please note that we cannot guarantee this will be your assigned roommate.

ESSAY QUESTION

Write briefly about the ways you are involved in leadership in your home church and community.

LEADERSHIP FELLOWS

The following questions are required only for those applying to Leadership Fellows. (This opportunity is available for high school students who have already completed at least one year of YBL and are ready to continue in their leadership development.)

Describe how God has been working in your life this past year.

YBL defines Christian leadership as "joining Christ in making space for people to discover and live into their God-given gifts, dreams, and calling for the sake of the Kingdom of God." How do you define Christian leadership in your own words?

Why did you decide to apply to Leadership Fellows?

As you reflect on your experience with YBL last year, what have you discerned about yourself as a leader? In what areas of leadership do you hope to grow?

AGREEMENTS

Check the following boxes to indicate that you have read and understand each statement:

* I am aware that not all applicants are guaranteed a spot in Youth Becoming Leaders and that I will be required to submit further information.

* I understand the above listed requirements for admission to Youth Becoming Leaders.

* I am aware that I will be paying a sliding scale cost, due after admission, and that the institute runs the first and second week of June.

SUBMIT FORM

Once this online application is submitted, applicants will receive an email confirming the receipt of the application and providing detailed follow-up information on next steps. Specifically, the email will have information on the second part of the application, the video of scripture memorization, which is also due March 10th. Your mentor will receive information at the email address you listed above about how to fill out the reference form for you. Notification of acceptance into the program will occur after all materials are received by March 10th. Applicants will know the status of acceptance no later than April 6th.