Leadership Development Pathway
Communities like Brentwood suffer from a dearth of positive leaders as two main mindsets can pervade the neighborhood: "It will always be this way" or "I"m going to get out as soon as I can and never look back." But, 2nd Mile seeks to offer a third way, by which students are developed to be the leaders and role models from and for their own community in the church, the neighborhood, and the marketplace.
two:fiftytwo After School Program
The two:fiftytwo After School Program is not just another place for kids to go after school. It's a leadership development program. Our goal is to see a new generation of leaders raised up that follow Christ and lead the community forward. Like Jesus, we desire to see students grow in "wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man," Luke 2:52. This is done with a wholistic approach that engages social, spiritual, physical, and academic forms of learning, while seeking to build relationships with students and families that last far beyond an afternoon program.
LIVE: the truth of the Gospel as discovered through Gospel-centered Bible study
LEARN: as scholars, who develop a love of learning that continues for a lifetime
LEAD: their community forward as indigenous leaders and role models from and for their own culture in the church, the neighborhood, and the marketplace
For more info, contact hope@2ndmilejax.com. You can support this program by purchasing items from our Wish List below.
BLOCK Middle and High School Program
BLOCK (Building Leaders of Christ’s Kingdom) is 2nd Mile’s Middle and High School Program. At BLOCK, we’re seeking to build up leaders who firmly stand spiritually, emotionally, physically, and socially to change the world around them. BLOCK’s main focus is on leadership development, emotional health, and life skills. Our students also plan, lead, and execute community events and activities as a way to grow their leadership skills.
Contact Director, Andrew Vollmer, at andrew@2ndmilejax.com for more information about how to join or support this program.
Trailblazers Summer Day Camp
Every summer, 2nd Mile hosts a multi-week day camp for elementary-aged children in our neighborhood. Through this camp we are able to support parents in our neighborhood by providing a safe and fun place for their children to go in the summer break.
Students get to participate in a variety of engaging activities (including music, art, education, dance, and sports) while also hearing the Gospel proclaimed through Bible lessons and worship.
As part of our wholistic focus, every activity has a purpose. Whether it be dance, mental health, snack, education, sports, or art every part of the day is intentionally engaging the campers and building them into future leaders from and for the community.
Contact Director, Juliana Walker for more information about how to support this program.
LEAD Internship
This program recruits 15-20 year old young adults for a nine week intensive leadership development experience that culminates in providing significant leadership at the Trailblazers program. Interns have two weeks a deep leadership development training that engages them as whole people as well as preparing them for their future. Then, the fun begins as they help lead Trailblazers for the remainder of the summer!
LEAD Applications open late winter each year. See the application for more information.