Practical training, theological depth, and encouragement for leaders shaping the faith of young people.
Lead Next is a regional conference for children’s ministry leaders, youth ministry leaders, pastors, volunteers, and anyone helping young people grow in faith.
Ministry with children and youth is sacred work. It is also demanding work. Leaders need more than ideas for the next program. They need meaningful training, grounded theology, practical tools, and space to connect with others who understand the joys and challenges of next gen ministry.
Lead Next creates that kind of space.
At each Lead Next gathering, you’ll learn from experienced ministry leaders, engage in practical workshops, worship with others, and leave with resources you can use in your ministry context right away.
Children’s and youth ministry leaders are often asked to carry a lot. You are forming faith, supporting families, leading volunteers, creating safe and meaningful spaces, and helping young people discover how God is at work in their lives.
Lead Next is designed to support you in that work.
Through keynotes, workshops, conversations, and worship, you’ll be invited to think deeply, lead faithfully, and return to your ministry with renewed clarity and encouragement.
This is not just a conference for information. It is a gathering for formation, connection, and practical next steps.
Lead Next is created for leaders who care about the spiritual formation of children, youth, and families, including:
Whether you serve full-time, part-time, or as a volunteer, Lead Next offers training and encouragement that meets you where you are.
At Lead Next, you’ll find a thoughtful mix of theological reflection, practical training, and relational connection.
Each location includes opportunities for:
Lead Next is open to leaders from a variety of church traditions and ministry contexts. You do not have to lead in a large church, have a full-time staff role, or come with all the answers. You simply need a desire to lead young people with greater faithfulness, imagination, and care.
The next generation needs leaders who are rooted, equipped, and supported.
Young people are asking meaningful questions about faith, identity, belonging, justice, Scripture, and the world around them. The leaders walking with them need spaces where they can grow in theological depth, practical wisdom, and sustainable leadership.
Lead Next helps children’s and youth ministry leaders move beyond simply planning the next activity. It helps leaders ask deeper questions:
How are young people being formed?
What kind of faith are we helping them imagine?
How can ministry become more rooted, relational, and transformative?
What do leaders need in order to keep serving with hope?
These questions matter because next gen ministry matters.
Lead Next gatherings are hosted regionally so leaders can receive high-quality training in a setting that is accessible and connected to their local ministry context.
*Location-specific details and registration coming soon.
Reach out to Christina Moore, Program and Resource Coordinator at Christina@ministryleadership.org.
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