LeadXperience: A Strategic Opportunity for Staff and Students at Urbana 25
Equip your student leaders for transformational growth at Urbana 25 with LeadXperience. Discover what’s new, what’s familiar, and how staff play a vital role in coaching and developing the next generation of leaders.
What is LeadXperience?
LeadXperience (formerly World Changers Cohort) is Urbana 25’s transformational leadership program, designed to develop student leaders who will return to campus equipped to grow small groups and deepen their ministry impact.
This program strategically aligns staff and student experiences—giving you, as campus ministry staff, a vital role in coaching, prayer ministry, and discernment appointments alongside your student leaders.
Your Role: LeadXperience is your opportunity to develop student leaders while sharpening your own ministry skills. Start identifying the students you want to invite!
Why LeadXperience Matters for Your Ministry
LeadXperience accelerates your ministry and provides direct benefits for your campus:
- Develop New Leaders: Identify and equip emerging leaders who can shepherd small groups.
- Strengthen Your Chapter: Students return to campus trained, confident, and ready to take an active role in the community.
- Sharpen Your Skills: Expand your coaching role to include Bible study training, prayer ministry, and discernment/discipleship appointments.
- Build Momentum: Students experience real ministry at Urbana, giving them vision and confidence to continue leading back home.
Hear what students said about their experience at Urbana 22:
- “I was feeling unworthy to lead, but this helped me see I don’t need to know it all.” – Olivia, Weber State University
- “This training made me feel supported and empowered.” – Zoie, Daytona State College
- “It’s crazy that a conference this large makes me feel so seen.” – Amire, University of Illinois
What’s New About LeadXperience?
What’s Familiar (WCC)
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This updated design prioritizes deeper staff-student engagement while building practical skills that translate directly to your campus ministry.
Your Role as Staff in LeadXperience
Serving as a LeadXperience staff coach at Urbana 25 is a unique opportunity to disciple emerging leaders, grow in spiritual leadership, and invest in your chapter’s future—all while helping shape a transformative Urbana experience.
As a LeadXperience staff coach, you will:
- Coach Student Leaders – Support three student leaders as they lead small groups in Scripture study and response throughout the conference.
- Facilitate Prayer & Discipleship – Host 10 coaching or prayer sessions to help students discern their next steps in mission and faith.
- Receive Training & Support – To help you thrive in this role, you’ll complete a required Ministry Playbook course and attend a virtual training in November just before Urbana. These trainings will equip you in discernment coaching, Bible study facilitation, and prayer ministry—and are designed to strengthen your ministry long after Urbana.
This integrated model allows you to disciple emerging leaders while building momentum for your chapter’s growth.
Interested? Talk with your supervisor to learn more about serving as a LeadXperience staff coach at Urbana 25.
Who Should You Invite to LeadXperience?
Start thinking about the students in your ministry who show promise as leaders:
- Emerging Leaders: Students who are new to leadership but ready to take bold steps.
- Current Small Group Leaders: Students who want to deepen their leadership skills.
- Potential Apprentices: Students with leadership potential who need encouragement and vision.
Your Next Step: Identify 3-5 students from your chapter who would thrive in LeadXperience—and nominate them early!
Key Recruitment Timeline
- January 1, 2025: Nominations open—staff can begin nominating students.
- March – April 2025: Staff registration for on-site Urbana 25 roles, including LeadX staff
- June–November 2025: Students complete pre-Urbana training (2 hours online). LeadX Staff complete pre-Urbana training.
- November 30, 2025: Nominations close (spots may fill earlier).
- December 1, 2025: Final invitations are issued.
Nominate Now: Visit the LeadXperience website to submit your nominations.
Impact by the Numbers
Urbana 22 WCC
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With smaller ratios and expanded coaching, staff have a greater opportunity to disciple and equip students for lasting impact.
Take Action: Who Will You Invite?
LeadXperience is a powerful opportunity for your student leaders to grow and return to campus equipped for ministry. Start identifying emerging leaders today and nominate them to take part in this transformational experience.
Key Resources
LeadXperience Flyer Digital Download
Link to purchase flyers in the Store
Contact Us
- Email: urbana@intervarsity.org
- Teams Channel: Urbana 25 ? | All InterVarsity Staff
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