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Students worshiping with hands lifted high at camp
The Called Initiative

Called

"We would not just inspire a moment. We would disciple a calling."

The Called Initiative exists to see 400 students who are called to be missionaries and pastors enter our leadership pipeline, so we can identify them, disciple them, and release them into full time ministry.

403

Called Students Identified

150+

On CalledCast Monthly

8

CalledCasts in 2026

50

Pathway AG Target

400

Stewarded & Discipled

A Three-Part Strategy

Identify the called. Disciple the called. Mobilize the called. No gap in the pipeline.

01

Identify

CalledCast broadcasts and Called cards at every event and camp. 8 CalledCasts a year with 150+ students engaged monthly.

02

Disciple

CalledCast plus tracking. 403 students tracked with monthly touchpoints, and youth pastors championing them locally.

03

Mobilize

Pathway AG into Northwest University. First 3 months free for juniors and seniors, and all credits transfer to NU.

How Called Works

CalledCast Live

Quarterly in person gatherings to encounter God, get equipped, and build community with others who are called.

8 CalledCasts a Year

Monthly broadcasts with pastors and missionaries who pour into you, answer your questions, and walk with you.

Pathway AG → NU

First 3 months fully paid for juniors and seniors. All credits transfer to Northwest University.

Next Gen Breakout

A special Called breakout at the Next Gen Conference made just for those sensing a call to ministry.

Impact Teams & AIM

Local Impact weekends and international AIM trips — see ministry beyond your own church and the nations.

The Pipeline

A leadership pipeline built to release students into full time ministry now in the local church, not later.

A packed room of students worshiping with hands raised

The Journey — From Calling to Career

Every Called student has a pathway. Here's how we walk with them from a moment to a lifetime of ministry.

  1. 1

    Called

    Called card filled out at camp or an event.

  2. 2

    Connected

    Met with a youth pastor and joined discipleship.

  3. 3

    Committed

    Engaged on CalledCast every month.

  4. 4

    Courses

    Enrolled in Pathway AG or Northwest University.

  5. 5

    Impact Trips

    Local and international missions experience.

  6. 6

    Credential

    Certified, then licensed AG credential.

  7. 7

    Deployed

    Serving in active, full time ministry.

A crowd of students worshiping with hands raised toward the stage

Answer the call

Hands lifted, hearts surrendered

This is what we are praying for. A generation that says yes to the call of God and gives their lives to the mission.
Step One

Start the pipeline

The Called card is where it begins. When a student says yes, we connect them to a youth pastor, the monthly CalledCast, Impact Teams, and a pathway into ministry through Pathway AG and Northwest University.

  • Get tracked and discipled — not just counted.
  • Hear from pastors and missionaries every month.
  • Find your next Impact Team weekend or AIM trip.
  • First 3 months of Pathway AG free for juniors & seniors.
Fill out your Called card

Answer the call

Whether you're a student sensing a call to ministry or a leader who wants to champion Called students, start here. This is your first step into the pipeline.

I'm interested in

Your info stays private and is only used to walk with you through the Called pipeline.

CalledCast Dates

When & Where to Tune In

Every CalledCast broadcast and gathering. Mark your calendar and join us live.

  1. Monday, September 14, 2026

    Kelso Assembly of God

    CalledCast live recording

  2. Sunday, October 25, 2026

    Legacy Church

    Sunday night CalledCast

  3. November 6 – 7, 2026

    Next Gen Conference

    CalledCast breakout live recording with all our Called students at NextGen Conference

  4. December 2026

    CalledCast Break

    No broadcast this month — back in January

  5. Sunday, January 10, 2027

    YLT Retreat

    Sunday night live broadcast with youth pastors as guests

    Watch Live
  6. Saturday, April 17, 2027

    Create Gathering One

    CalledCast at Create

Impact Teams & AIM Trips

See Ministry Beyond Your Church

Every student going on an AIM trip should complete at least 2 Impact weekends. Local weekends across WA & N. Idaho, plus international AIM trips to the nations.

AIM Trip

August 7 – 15, 2026

AIM Trip · Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

Led by Jamie & Berly Bello

International AIM trip — new in 2026.

Impact Team

October 16 – 18, 2026

Impact Team · Bellingham

Bellingham, WA

Led by Dan Pursley

Impact Team

October 18, 2026

El Salvador AIM Trip · First Meeting

Kickoff meeting

First planning meeting for the 2027 El Salvador AIM trip.

Impact Team

February 4 – 6, 2027

Impact Team · Coulee City

Coulee City, WA

Led by Allen Fox

Impact Team

April 9 – 11, 2027

Impact Team · Chelan

Chelan, WA

Led by Allen Swayze

AIM Trip

August 2027

AIM Trip · El Salvador

El Salvador

Complete at least 2 Impact weekends before going.

Steve Shoop

Missions & Impact Weekend Info

Steve Shoop

Care Pastor & Missionary Representative

shoopfly@aol.com

What Youth Pastors Can Do

Youth pastors are the local champions of the called. Hosting a monthly CalledCast watch party changes everything.

  • Host a monthly CalledCast watch party — students hear their pastor invest in them.
  • Collect Called cards at every event, camp, and service.
  • Connect Called students to Pathway AG and Northwest University.
  • Attend at least one Impact Weekend Trip with your students.
  • Go on the El Salvador AIM Trip — August 2027.

Pathway AG → Northwest University

The first 3 months are fully paid for juniors and seniors — a full scholarship to get started. All credits transfer to Northwest University, so students arrive with a running start. Our goal: identify 100 juniors & seniors by August 2026 and enroll 50 in Pathway AG.

Invite to the Northwest University Top Golf Event — September 2026

The Called Cast

Every episode of the Called Cast, in one place. Watch, get inspired, and answer the call.

Called Cast Broadcast · Episode 1

Called Cast Broadcast · Episode 2

Called Cast Broadcast · Episode 3

Called Cast Broadcast · Episode 4

Called Cast Broadcast · Episode 5

Called Cast Broadcast · Episode 6