2026 Educate & Engage Conference

2026 Educate & Engage Conference

Formerly The Youth Ministry Training Event

Educate & Engage Conference is designed for anyone working in youth ministry, no matter what the capacity. Expect to find inspiration, practical training, and helpful hints on how to be effective in youth ministry.

Registration goes live January 12, 2026 | 10 AM (CST)

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Date: July 30-31, 2026

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• Location:
  • First Church, 5606 W Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75211
• Speakers:
  • Keynote Speaker: DJ Hill
  • Nate Smith
  • Tim Gaddy
  • Cody Updegrave
  • DJ Williams
  • Reagan Matheson
  • Jason Gallion
• “How-to” Workshops:
  • Worship and Youth Ministry: Jonathan Huddoff
  • Bonus Session: Jeremy Stafford
  • Resources and Promotions: Kyle Thayer and Martin Libby
  • Creating a Culture of Evangelism and Discipleship: P7 and CMI Directors
  • Virtual Workshops: 5 YM Ministry Directors
• Music Coordinator:
  • Jonathan Huddoff

Registration Rates

Early Registration – January 12, 2026 – April 24, 2026

Individual – $90
Group* – $75 per person (*5 or more from the same church)

Registration – April 24, 2026 – July 30, 2026 (and at the door)

Individual – $115
Group* – $100 per person (*5 or more from the same church)

Note: Children are not allowed to attend the Educate & Engage Conference, with the exception of newborns. A nursery will be available, but nursery assistance will not be provided.

Schedule

Thursday, July 30
3:00 PM Registration Opens
4:00 – 4:20 PM Orientation
4:20 – 4:30 PM Break
4:30 – 5:30 PM Youth Ministry “How-To” Workshops
5:30 – 5:45 PM Break
5:45 – 6:45 PM Lab Sessions #1
6:45 – 7:00 PM Break
7:00 – 7:30 PM Pre-event Prayer
7:30 – 9:00 PM Keynote and General Session #1

Friday, July 31
9:00 – 10:00 AM Lab Sessions #2
10:00 – 10:15 AM Break
10:15 – 11:45 AM General Session #2
11:45 – 12:00 PM Break
12:00 – 12:45 PM Youth Ministry Forum
12:45 – 3:45 PM Lunch Break
3:45 – 4:45 PM Lab Sessions #3
4:45 – 5:00 PM Break
5:00 – 6:30 PM General Session #3