Who Should Come?
It’s not for everyone! BUT you may be surprised at how rewarding it can be! Do you (1) love helping students, (2) get fired-up seeing students come to Christ (3) love watching students grow into who God made them to be (4) feel like you could use help, be revitalized, or talk through an issue (5) enjoy gathering with other youth workers in your community, (6) or want to do better at networking in your area. If that’s you… let’s go!
Is This A Live Event?
Yes! This is a live event in that you will be in a real place with real people and not over zoom. YEAY!! There will be real food, snacks, and yes coffee! You will have real discussion around tables as you follow God’s direction and leading. However, the teaching sessions from our speakers are all done remotely over technology!
Is There a Cost?
Nope! Whether it is just you coming or you are bringing 1000 volunteers the cost is the same. Free! But seriously, please let us know if you are bringing 1000 people.
Is there Lunch?
No. While we will be providing snacks and refreshments we will be done by lunch time. We highly encourage you to plan extra time where you take your team out for lunch. Spend time as a team continuing the conversations over some good food!
Who Will Be Speaking?
There is a fantastic line-up of speakers this year. Check them out below!
Doug Fields
Author, Speaker and co-founder of Download Youth Ministry
Kristen Lascola
Junior High Pastor, North Coast Church and creator/host of “The Ministry Coach” podcast
Josh Griffin
Junior High Pastor at Mariners Church, Speaker and co-founder of Download Youth Ministry
Oza Jones
Director of African American Ministries for The Texas Baptists Convention
Zach Luben
Director of Chapel, Seaver College, Pepperdine University
Brock Morgan
Associate Pastor of The Bridge Chino, Speaker and Author of 20 books including The Anxious Teen
Jessica Sanchez
Youth Worker, Spiritual Director and part of the Download Youth Ministry team
Sean McDowell
Author, Speaker and Biola University Christian Apologetics Professor
What Topics Will Be Covered?
The speakers are those who talk with teens, work in youth ministry, and spend their hearts pouring into students. So people just like you! Their conversations with you will be just what you need. They will go over things like:
Why your Youth Pastor NEEDS your Teamwork
5 Secrets of a Veteran Volunteer
Effective Up-close Discipleship
The Power of Asking Questions
Navigating Youth Group Drama
Faith Formation to the iPhone Generation
When Interruptions Become Ministry Opportunities
The Anxious Teen: Ministry That Builds Resilience and Connection to God