Servant  Leadership

Servant Leaders

Rush is a student-led conference, and Servant Leaders are the high school students who make it possible by leading their peers and serving on ministry teams.

Every believer is called to lead, serve, and minister, and God has wired each of us with unique gifts for His glory and our joy. Servant Leadership is an opportunity to put those gifts to work for hundreds of students from Perimeter and guest churches.

Servant Leaders don’t just help make Rush happen! Students help shape the experience, create meaningful moments, and lead their peers toward Christ.

What You'll Do

Lead a small group. During Rush week, you’ll shepherd a small group of your peers.

Serve on a ministry team. You’ll plan and carry out one part of the Rush experience with a team and an Adult Team Lead.

Get equipped. Through spring and summer, large group equipping sessions and team planning meetings prepare you to lead well.

Ministry Teams

You’ll select your top three ministry team preferences. While we do our best to honor your choices, placement is based on the needs of the conference.

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Experience

  • Host & Design: Welcome attendees and design the space around the Rush theme.
  • Prayer: Create prayer rooms and prompts, and pray over all of Rush.
  • Set-Up: Work behind the scenes to get rooms and resources ready.

Mission

  • Mission: Plan and lead service projects across Atlanta.
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Production

(Requires being in town and available the two weeks before Rush)

  • Worship: Grow as a musician and worship leader while helping lead students in worship.
  • Speaking: Learn from youth pastors how to prepare and communicate biblical messages.
  • Storytelling: Bring the Rush theme to life through creative skits, storytelling, and stage games.
  • Dance: Use movement and creative expression to communicate God’s truth.
  • Emcee(s): Host sessions, engage the audience, and help guide the flow of the program.
  • Tech: Work alongside production professionals in sound, lighting, and video.

Rush 2027 Servant Leader Equipping

Seven Sundays at Perimeter Church. Every date is required, so save them now and plan around them. Lunch is provided.

    Where: The Bricks, Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097

    If you must miss a meeting, tell your Adult Team Coach ahead of time. Teams may add planning meetings and end times can vary, so check with your Team Lead about pick-up.

    Works with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook (.ics file)

    Servant Leader Requirements

    • Be in 9th–12th grade
    • Be connected at Perimeter (Connect, a small group, or serving in a ministry)
    • Get a recommendation from a Perimeter staff member or Perimeter small group leader
    • Complete Ministry Safe before serving
    • Attend a Membership Weekend class once during high school, prior to serving at Rush, or already be an adult member of Perimeter. The class must be completed by July 1, 2027. Church membership is encouraged but not required.
    • Be available for all of Rush week, treating it like an out-of-town trip (no work, practices, or appointments), including clean-up on Thursday night

    A note on spiritual health: We all wrestle with sin, and we want to walk alongside you as you grow in your faith. If you have questions about your readiness to lead, we encourage you to talk with our staff before registering. If concerns arise that affect your ability to lead, we’ll work with you through a process of spiritual care and accountability.

    Registration

    Registration for Servant Leadership opens January 9, 2027.

    Cost: $345

    Your registration covers your hotel, transportation, and meals during Rush week.

    • Deposit: $125, with payments until the balance is paid in full by July 1
    • Financial assistance: Available upon request
    • Refunds: Not issued after the registration deadline unless we can fill your spot
    • Deadline: February 12
    Register for Servant Leadership