Purpose: To empower world-changers to thrive in life by walking intimately with God, aligning with their true identity, and embracing their God-given destiny.

Pillars:

1. Intimacy (Deeply Rooted in God)
2. Identity (Discovering Your Design)
3. Destiny (Aligning with Your Purpose)
4. Community (Faith-Fueling Friends)
5. Israel (the Apple of God’s Eye)

Ideal Participants: Rooted is designed for college-aged, hungry followers of Jesus who desire to deepen their faith, awaken their identity, and activate their callings in the context of life-changing community.

History: In summer of 2020, we dreamt of helping college-aged leaders discover and align with their God-given design. We wanted to help them walk intimately with God, know their true identity, and boldly carry out God's calling on their lives. We recruited our first Rooted cohort in January 2021, and have trained five cohorts since. We are inspired by their personal transformation and the impact they have had on campers, summer staff, global leaders, and their communities back home.

We are excited for all God has in store for 2027 as we welcome our new Rooted 7.0 Cohort participants!

In January, we fly participants from all over the country to SAMBICA for a three-day Rooted Kickoff Intensive Weekend. The weekend is a mixture of intentional teaching sessions with group discussion and personal reflection, and meaningful community building experiences embracing beauty and play.

We continue Rooted with once-a-month evening gatherings in February, March, and April, in-person in La Mirada, CA, Phoenix, AZ, and Bellevue, WA, and virtually for participants in other locations. We conclude training with a culminating three-day intensive in mid-May with similar structure to January.

Beginning in June, participants get to put their faith into action as vibrant contributors to SAMBICA's summer team. We will play together, pray together, and share the good news of Jesus with nearly 3,000 campers!

Post summer, celebrate God's faithfulness with a capstone trip to the Holy Land of Israel! 

January 22-24, 2027 - Kickoff Intensive Weekend (Fri. 5:00pm - Sun. Noon, 3 Sessions)

February 23, March 23, April 20, 2027 - Monthly Sessions in-person in La Mirada, CA, Phoenix, AZ, and Bellevue, WA, virtual for participants in other locations

May 14-16, 2026 - Culminating Intensive Weekend (Fri. Noon - Sun. Noon, 3 Sessions)

June to August 2027 - Enjoy 7+ weeks of summer camp ministry

September, 2027 - Capstone Trip to Israel

Having an eye on Israel has always been a pillar of Rooted, with a desire to walk where Jesus walked and see the Holy Land. Over the years, we have taken Rooted participants to Israel on a biblical tour, Washington DC to the Museum of the Bible, and Greece and Turkey to experience parts of Paul's journey.

For Rooted 7.0, we are excitedly taking steps forward to return to Israel for a 10 day trip in September, 2027!

These trips bring to life the glorious narrative God is weaving throughout history and the Bible, and act as faith catalysts to inspire participants to BOLDNESS!

• Participate in each Rooted Sessions from January to May

  • Attend both Weekend Intensives at Sambica (Jan. 22-24 & May 14-16). For those living out of state, we will reimburse flight expenses up to $350 (ticket only, coach class) if booked a month or more before each weekend.

  • Attend three in-person monthly sessions in Bellevue, WA, La Mirada, CA, and Phoenix, AZ, on Tuesday evenings (Feb. 23, Mar. 23, & Apr. 20), or online for those living in other locations on Thursday afternoon/evenings (Feb. 25, Mar. 25, & Apr. 22).

• Work 7+ camp weeks over the summer between June 21-August 27 (in addition to training weeks earlier in June).

• Memorize 10 assigned Scriptures over the course of the program.

• Participate virtually in a small group between sessions to connect relationally and share memory verses and challenges.

• Choose whether or not to travel on the Capstone Trip to Israel.