Upcoming Events

Mar 31 2025 - Apr 02 2025 - 4 - 7 pm Arrival

A conference for all youth workers

Receive practical insights and ways to guide youth into a living faith! This event is FREE!

Who can attend Engage?

Anyone who works with youth in a local, stateside church setting, whether volunteer or paid. That includes youth group & student leaders, Christian Education & Sunday School teachers, youth mentors, pastors & youth pastors.

Lodging and Sessions:

Lodging will be in Retreat Center rooms, with some sessions and activities at our Youth Campus.

Speaker – John Keim

John serves as Pastor of Family and Missions at Granger Community Church in northern Indiana. He has invested over 20 years in ministry at Granger, working with kids, students and families to shape the faith formation of the next generation.

John is stepping into a new season of ministry as he works to encourage and equip the next generation of ministry leaders, especially those called to work in the lives of students.

Worship – Drew Wagner & Band

Drew is an artist, worship leader and vocalist with over 15 years of experience in both church ministry and professional music. Before following God’s call into worship ministry, he had worked as a touring and studio vocalist for various studios, labels and bands throughout the United States and world.

Breakouts:

(1) Tony Beckett – “If It Ain’t Broke, Make It Better: Increasing Disciple-making Effectiveness”

Once a process is in place, it’s easy to let it run. After all, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” has too often become the ministry mantra. But what if it could be improved? We will discuss key elements to consider that can improve disciple-making effectiveness.

**Tony Beckett is a field staff member of Christian Business Men’s Connection, focused on evangelism and discipleship. From being discipled at age 16, to reading “The Disciple-making Pastor” by Bill Hull, to studying for his D.Min degree with Bill Hull and Robert Coleman, Tony has a lifetime of insights about making Christian disciples.

(2) Nathan Good, One – “Listening on Behalf of God”

Take part in this interactive lesson where you will: (1) Learn skills for engaging conversationally with teens; (2) Consider what the Bible says about listening; (3) Walk away with a practical lesson plan on listening plus new ideas for how to help teenagers grow.

(3) Nathan Good, Two – “Coaching as a Tool for Ministry”

When teens are struggling with major life decisions, how do you help them? Jesus’ deepest interactions often start with him asking questions and listening. Learn more about what coaching is, and how it helps transform and renew our minds. Hear stories of real-life transformation teenagers have experienced.

** Nathan Good is a certified executive coach and has pastored teenagers for over a decade. He speaks at high schools and colleges, and facilitates group coaching sessions with teens and young adults. He also serves on the board of two nonprofits that he helped start that serve at-risk teenagers in the community.

(4) Sherrie Holloway – “Making Good Connections”

What goals do you have for your groups? One of them should be “connecting”—with you, with each other, and especially with the Bible. Join me as we talk about preparation, delivery, and some of the “soft skills” that will help you make good connections in your teaching.

(5) Wayne Morgan – “What do Parents Really Think?”

Have you ever wondered why parents are not excited about your ministry? Do you wish you had an unbiased perspective for your ministry? If so, this breakout is for you!

A twenty-five year youth ministry veteran shares potential pitfalls for a thriving ministry. As a parent of two adult children, Wayne will also share his experiences as a parent.