Lads was started in New Braunfels, Texas by a group of six high school juniors seeking authentic community and growth in their relationship with God. The group met every Thursday night to eat together and discuss all aspects of life. After nine months of life changing conversations, the group decided to start inviting more people. The group grew quickly, eventually averaging around twenty-five people each week. 

The reason why LADS continues on at Texas A&M becuase there will always be a need for young men to meet together amidst their brokeness. This group was founded on the basis to have an organization that allows people to come as they are, there is no interview process to try and beat out people so that you can get into our community. The only selection process that you have to pass is the fact that you show up! Texas A&M needs strong willed men that are pursuing sanctification through a community that points them to the local church. LADS does not replace the local church, but pushes its members to serve the local church and get involved.