Resource Highlight: TeenPact Leadership Classes in North Dakota
Last year, North Dakota Family Alliance partnered with a great organization, TeenPact North Dakota. We are bringing this organization to your attention because we support their mission: to inspire youth in their relationship with Christ, train them to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend the Christian faith, and engage the culture. They have great student opportunities coming up this spring at the Heritage Center, as described below. Remember that the more young people they can train with these biblically-based skills, the brighter our future looks in North Dakota.
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The TeenPact State Class program is a transformative, hands-on experience that equips young people to understand and engage with government from a Christian perspective. Held at state capitals across the nation, these dynamic, four-day classes provide students with immersive opportunities to learn about the legislative process, participate in mock elections, and discuss current events through a biblical lens. Through activities like writing and debating bills, running campaigns, field experiences, and prayer walks for state leaders, students gain a deep appreciation for their civic responsibilities while growing in confidence and leadership skills. Each day begins with worship and devotion, grounding participants in the greater purpose of serving Christ in every area of their lives. North Dakota has been thrilled to host a TeenPact State Class annually since 2021.
TeenPact’s State Class program is more than a civics lesson—it’s a catalyst for spiritual growth and personal transformation! By emphasizing biblical principles and fostering servant leadership, TeenPact inspires students to see their potential to make a meaningful impact in their communities now and in the future. Over the past three decades, this program has reached over 100,000 students, encouraging them to live with purpose by loving God, serving others, and engaging culture with truth and grace. Through TeenPact, students discover that they are uniquely equipped to lead and influence their generation for Christ!
Maybe you have a friend or family member who could benefit from this phenomenal student opportunity? These are their upcoming annual classes, which will take place at the Heritage Center in Bismarck:
TeenPact North Dakota Four-Day Class March 23-26, 2026, for students ages 13 to19, is a dynamic, hands-on leadership experience where students learn about state government from a Christian worldview. Students gather to run for office, participate in a mock legislature, and learn about how they can be effective leaders in their own communities.
TeenPact North Dakota One-Day Class, March 27, 2026, for students ages 8 to 12, introduces young leaders and their families to the idea that leadership knows no age. This program is packed with hands-on learning, memorable experiences, and plenty of fun, leaving a lasting impact on all participants.
TeenPact North Dakota Political Communication Workshop, March 27, 2026, for students ages 13 to 19, is a very energetic and fun workshop that trains students to analyze and interpret public presentations through a variety of activities and discussions. Students are challenged to develop critical thinking skills as they learn what communication looks like in the political realm.
New to TeenPact? Learn more here
To register and learn more about TeenPact North Dakota, visit this link. Or you can view a short news clip from previous year’s classes here.
For further questions and information, please reach out to :
Shaunna Upgren, Co-State Coordinator - (701) 471-2455 northdakota@teenpact.com
Stacy Newburgh, Co-State Coordinator - (701) 391-5012 northdakota@teenpact.com
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We’re thankful for the impactful work of TeenPact in North Dakota, and for the young leaders they are training to influence our world for Christ.