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Little Leaders: Big Faith From a Small-Town Dreamer

by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations – October 6, 2025

Brad Silvius' deep-rooted love for Jesus has laid the groundwork for Little Leaders — a vibrant multimedia platform that helps children grow in biblical truth while building motor skills, learning language, and mastering early education basics.

Brad Silvius, a 1992 graduate of Cedarville University, was shaped by a foundation of faith built in the Village of Cedarville — a faith that continues to guide his life and ministry today. That deep-rooted love for Jesus has laid the groundwork for Little Leaders — a vibrant multimedia platform that helps children grow in biblical truth while building motor skills, learning language, and mastering early education basics.

Little Leaders is more than a show — it’s a hands-on, faith-filled learning experience. The platform blends colorful animation, music, movement, storytelling, and language lessons. Each piece works together to fully engage kids — mind, body, and spirit. It’s fun, interactive, and rooted in Scripture.

Brad shared the heart behind the project on the . “We just have to be willing and faithful,” he said. “Then we let God grow what He wants to grow.”

His whole family is behind the mission. Brad’s wife, who has Brazilian roots, brings her business and finance experience from the University of Michigan into the work. Together, they’ve built Little Leaders not just as a platform — but as a calling.

Living in Ann Arbor, Michigan — a hub of global culture — has expanded their vision. The Silvius family has formed close friendships with people from India, Pakistan, and South America. That diversity has shaped the content and widened its reach across cultures and continents.

Little Leaders helps children grow through structured play, engaging visuals, and Christ-centered messages. Every video and activity is carefully crafted to raise up the next generation of confident, faith-filled young leaders.

Want to see it in action? Visit and discover how big faith starts with little steps — and a whole lot of love.

Cedarville University, an evangelical Christian institution in southwest Ohio, offers undergraduate and graduate residential and online programs across arts, sciences and professional fields. With 7,265 students, it ranks among Ohio's largest private universities and is recognized by The Wall Street Journal as being among the nation’s top three evangelical universities. Cedarville is also known for its vibrant Christian community, challenging academics and high graduation and retention rates. Learn more at cedarville.edu.