FEB Youth Ministry Summit

Counselling

What Do I Say Now? Responding Wisely When a Student Tells You Something Difficult

Matt McSwiggan

A student pulls you aside after youth group and says, “Can I tell you something?” What happens when what follows involves anxiety, self-harm, abuse, sexuality, family struggles, or a confession of sin...and you’re not sure what to say next? This practical, interactive workshop will equip youth workers with a simple framework for navigating difficult conversations with wisdom, compassion, and biblical faithfulness. Through realistic case studies, we’ll learn how to listen well, ask good questions, recognize when further help or action is needed, and respond in a way that points students toward truth, hope, and appropriate care.

Leadership

Honestly?

Jason Elliotson

Mental, emotional, and relational health is low in the Western world. Youth leaders see it and have to interact with it regularly, and we aren't immune to the unhealth ourselves. How do we help? What does it take to promote and cultivate health in the inner person? What does it take to be healthy? We'll talk honestly about the necessity of honesty for the kind of personal inner health that helps and heals.

Evangelism

How to Reach Muslims for Christ

Pavel Svinukhov

Have you ever wanted to share your faith with a Muslim, but didn't know where to start? In this workshop, I'll introduce you to the Master Key, an effective method for discipling Muslims into Christ by deconstructing the authority of the Qur'an, by walking through the Qur'an and the Bible side by side.

Discipleship

Rhythms for Resilience

Kevin Ricafort

As we struggle to give our lives away for the good of others, Jesus invites us into the unforced rhythms of having no secrets (confession) and not being alone (community). With Jesus, confession and community teach us to live freely and lightly in His Kingdom.

Counselling

One question that can save a life

Kyle Rolph

Have you ever worried that someone you care about might be thinking about suicide, but you weren’t sure how to bring it up? This honest, practical workshop will help you recognize the signs that someone may be in crisis and give you the tools to approach them with confidence, care, and compassion. You’ll learn how to ask the one question that can open the door to life-saving conversations and how to connect them to ongoing life-giving resources. Rooted in Biblical values of love, empathy, and community, this session is about showing up for others in their hardest moments—and letting them know they’re not alone. Learning when and how to effectively ask this one question is a game changer and will save lives!

Leadership

Leadership Essentials

Tim Strickland

Come learn the basic principles and practices of Christian leadership, to help you grow as a volunteer leader in your youth ministry.

Evangelism

How to share your faith without sounding cringe

Enzo Guerra

Sharing your faith doesn’t have to feel awkward or forced. Explore practical ways to talk about Jesus naturally, listen well, and have honest conversations with friends.

Discipleship

Pathway of Discipleship

Elyse Jackson

We all want to be making disciples in our ministries, but what does that actually mean? In this workshop we will discuss a practical model that is rooted in the life of Christ. Applying it will help us stay focused on what really matters and challenge students to continue on their path of discipleship no matter if they are still getting to know Jesus or have known him for many years.