BELMONT — More than 30 teens gathered at historic Belmont Abbey College June 18-23 for the Diocese of Charlotte’s annual Faithful Servant Leadership Institute.
Started in 1981, the five-day program helps young people explore their God-given leadership potential, with sessions on communication skills, group dynamics, consensus building and negotiation skills, planning, ethics, and evangelization in the modern world.
“This year, unlike years previous, we intend to follow the youth participants going forward, encouraging and supporting their continued growth and use of their newfound skills and charge as disciples of Jesus,” said Paul Kotlowski, the diocese’s youth ministry director.
“Faithful Servant is the best way to become grounded or re-grounded in your faith,” said participant Cecilia Dierking.
“It offers an amazing way to inspire Catholic leadership in the world.”
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