A Washington, DC-based organization is investing in young people through training events that focus on politics, spiritual leadership, character development and personal excellence.
Isabella Shag from Hawaii recently attended a TeenPact Leadership School in Richmond, Virginia. TeenPact is a non-profit organization that instructs young Christian students about political campaigns and instills a desire to serve.
"We learned [about] using the media … signs and campaign slogans, and just making sure your candidate has a great platform …" she shares.
The classes include topics like public speaking, the basics of debate and how a bill becomes law.
"We had some guest speakers, a lot of people who used to work at Capitol Hill and places like that," Shad details. "I feel like I learned a lot, and it was worth it, and that I can make a difference now."
TeenPact Leadership Schools exists to help young people learn the foundations of government from a biblical perspective, and then to think critically about the laws and decisions made by individuals in key government positions.
Founded in 1994 by Tim Echols, TeenPact currently offers classes in 39 states.