Golden-hour Tennessee countryside — rolling hills, rustic fence line, and ancient oaks at sunset

A Ministry of Unbridled Tennessee · Gallatin, TN

Rooted in Faith.
Sent with Purpose.

Follow Blakeli's two-year journey through faith formation, leadership training, and mission — and be part of what God is doing in her life.

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Our Vision

Rooted & Sent

"Rooted in faith. Sent with purpose. Returning to multiply."

Rooted & Sent is a two-year faith formation and mission platform built on the land and community of Unbridled Tennessee. It exists to surround one young woman — Blakeli — with the prayer, mentorship, and financial partnership she needs to be fully equipped for the calling God has placed on her life.

The vision is simple but profound: invest deeply in one life, watch that life invest in others, and trust that the cycle of learning, serving, and multiplying will bear fruit for generations to come.

Rooted

Grounded in faith, family, and the land of Unbridled Tennessee — every great mission begins with deep roots.

Sent

Actively deployed into leadership training, mission experiences, and service — faith lived out in the world.

Returning

Coming back to pour what she has learned into younger students and peers — the cycle of multiplication begins.

Her Story

Blakeli's Story

Blakeli has always had a natural curiosity about the world and a deep compassion for people. As she has grown, that curiosity has turned into a desire to understand her faith more deeply — and to live it out in meaningful ways.

As she approaches sixteen, she is stepping into a season where she is ready to move beyond simply learning about leadership and service — she is beginning to experience it firsthand. Through training, mission, and intentional mentorship, she will explore how God uniquely designed her gifts and how those gifts can serve others.

Rooted & Sent exists to support this season of preparation — shaping her character, deepening her faith, and equipping her to step confidently into the calling God has for her life.

As she walks through these experiences, she will look for opportunities to share what she learns with younger students and peers — encouraging them to pursue their own faith and leadership journeys.

"Our prayer is that this season will help her grow not only in knowledge, but in humility, courage, and trust in the Lord."

Blakeli standing in a golden-hour Tennessee field, smiling

A New Season

Commissioned for the Journey

As Blakeli steps into her sixteenth year, we are marking more than a birthday — we are recognizing the beginning of a new season of preparation, growth, and calling.

The Rooted & Sent initiative was created to surround Blakeli with a community of encouragement, prayer, and support as she steps into opportunities that will shape the next chapter of her life. Over two years, she will participate in a series of leadership classes, training experiences, and mission opportunities designed to strengthen her character and faith while equipping her to serve others.

This experience represents the beginning of a larger season of preparation — learning from wise mentors, gaining leadership tools, and discovering how faith shapes the way we lead and serve.

But this journey is not only about what she will receive — it is also about what she will give. A meaningful part of this initiative is the commitment that what Blakeli learns will be shared with others. As she grows, she will return to pour into younger students and peers through mentorship, workshops, and small gatherings.

"The journey becomes something greater than one person's experience — a cycle of learning, serving, returning, and multiplying."

Every meaningful journey is strengthened by community. We believe God often works through people who are willing to come alongside and encourage the next generation.

The First Step

Leadership Training

Student Leadership University

SLU is a leadership development program with one aim: equip students to Think, Dream, and Lead at the feet of Jesus. Through four progressive experiences — each in a new location, each building on the last — students grow in biblical worldview, servant leadership, and personal responsibility.

SLU 10101

Dream, Imagine & Vision

The Foundation

📍 Orlando, FL

The starting point — and Blakeli's first step. In Orlando, FL, students discover how God has uniquely wired them to lead through dynamic speakers, experiential learning, and a community of peers hungry to change their world.

SLU 20102

Mind of a Patriot. Heart of a Leader.

Biblical Worldview

📍 Washington, D.C.

Students learn to think Christianly about the pressing moral and ethical issues of our time — developing a spirit of gratitude, respect, and an understanding that leadership carries responsibility.

SLU 30103

Inherit the Past. Shape the Future.

Historical Leadership

📍 London · Oxford · Normandy · Paris

Students step into history across Europe — inheriting the lessons of the past and discovering how those lessons transform the leaders of the future.

SLU 40104

Retracing the Footsteps of Paul

Biblical Immersion

📍 Greece — Philippi · Athens · Corinth · Ephesus · Patmos

The capstone experience. Students walk the very ground where the early church was born. Scripture comes alive. Faith is deepened. The journey reaches its fullest expression.

Learn more about Student Leadership University at slulead.com →

Two Years · Four Classes · Multiple Missions

The Journey Ahead

Each step is intentional. Each experience builds on the last. Here is how the two-year arc unfolds — from the first class to the full circle back home.

Leadership Class2026

Year 1

SLU 101 — The Foundation

Blakeli begins her SLU journey at the 101 level in Orlando, FL — discovering how God has wired her to think, dream, and lead. This foundational class sets the tone for everything that follows.

Mission Trip2026

Year 1

Local Mission Experience

A local or regional mission opportunity — serving in the community, building relationships, and beginning to apply what she is learning in real-world contexts.

Leadership Class2026

Year 1

SLU 201 — Washington, D.C.

The second class takes Blakeli to the nation's capital to develop a biblical worldview on the pressing issues of our time — and to understand that leadership carries responsibility.

Leadership Class2027

Year 2

SLU 301 — Europe

London, Oxford, Normandy, and Paris — Blakeli inherits the past and discovers how history shapes the leaders of the future.

Leadership Class2027

Year 2

SLU 401 — Greece

The capstone — retracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul through Greece. Scripture comes alive. Faith is deepened. The journey reaches its fullest expression.

Mentorship & TeachingOngoing

Full Circle

Return & Multiply

Blakeli returns to Unbridled Tennessee to share what she has learned — mentoring younger students, leading workshops, and commissioning the next generation to step into their own calling.

Join the Journey

Ways to Partner

Partners receive occasional updates — what she is learning, milestones in her training, and stories from the experiences shaping this chapter of her life. There are two ways to walk alongside her.

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Join the Prayer Team

More than anything, we ask for your prayers. Commit to praying for Blakeli as she embarks on this journey — that she would grow in wisdom, humility, and faith as she steps forward.

Prayer partners receive periodic updates so you can pray specifically for each class, mission trip, and milestone along the way.

How to join

Join the private Facebook group to receive prayer updates, milestone moments, and specific ways to pray for Blakeli throughout her journey.

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Financial Partnership

Every dollar invested in this mission is a seed planted in the next generation. Financial partners make it possible for Blakeli to attend each class, travel to each mission location, and focus fully on what God is doing in this season.

Give once as a birthday gift, or commit to a monthly partnership — either way, your generosity directly funds her training, travel, and mission experiences.

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"Thank you for considering being part of this journey as Blakeli moves forward — commissioned for the road ahead."

Stay Connected

Walk Alongside Blakeli

Two ways to stay connected throughout this two-year journey — choose the one that fits how you want to walk alongside her, or do both.

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Inner Circle

Prayer Team

The prayer team is the heartbeat of this journey. Commit to praying for Blakeli as she steps into each class, mission trip, and milestone — and receive specific prayer requests along the way.

What you'll receive

  • ✦Specific prayer requests before each trip
  • ✦Personal updates from Blakeli's journey
  • ✦Milestone announcements and praise reports
  • ✦Private Facebook group access for the inner circle

Join the private Facebook group to connect with other prayer partners and receive real-time updates.

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All Supporters

Journey Updates

Subscribe to receive meaningful updates as Blakeli moves through each class, mission trip, and milestone. No spam — only the stories worth sharing.

What you'll receive

  • ✦Journey updates after each class and trip
  • ✦Stories and reflections from Blakeli
  • ✦Photos and highlights from the road
  • ✦Occasional prayer needs and praise reports

No spam. Only meaningful updates from Blakeli's journey. Unsubscribe anytime.

"Every great journey is strengthened by the people who walk alongside."