A Five-Week Small Group Leadership Guide & Study
Wondering what’s next after IGNITE?
This 5-week study, created by leaders from the Baltimore-Washington Conference, is designed to engage and inspire students in grades 6–12 to deepen their faith. Perfect for small groups or Sunday school, this resource empowers students to grow closer to God and live out their discipleship daily.
2025 IGNITE REGISTRATION GUIDE
Our team has been working hard to prepare for you to have an amazing experience at the 2025 IGNITE Youth Conference, October 10-12.
Before you arrive, make sure that you check out the Registration Guide for information about lodging, the schedule, meal planning tips & more.
This PDF guide is printable so that you can keep it with you as a reference while preparing for your group's IGNITE experience!
Help us promote IGNITE 2025!
Start sharing IGNITE promotional materials at youth group and through all your social media and email communications. There are even videos that you can easily download and play during your church’s weekend worship services!
NEXT GEN DISCIPLESHIP CALENDAR
The Next Gen Discipleship Calendar is a planning tool designed to empower pastors, local church youth leaders and volunteers in cultivating a vibrant and sustainable youth ministry. Recognizing that faith formation is a year-round journey, this planning template guides you in creating a balanced and engaging program that nurtures young disciples. By working with others, finding the right resources, and creating a program calendar of large-scale events, consistent local gatherings, and meaningful relationships with leaders and mentors, the Next Gen Discipleship Calendar equips you to build an environment where young people can connect with God, grow in their faith, and lead today.
GATHERING AND DISCIPLESHIP
The "Gathering and Discipleship" guide offers a practical framework for planning impactful youth ministry in small to mid-sized congregations. It provides a detailed, minute-by-minute sample schedule for youth group gatherings, breaking down each segment with "wins," tips, and best practices. The guide also includes invaluable appendices covering preparation checklists, strategies for building a youth ministry leadership team, and post-pandemic best practices, ensuring a comprehensive and actionable tool for nurturing young disciples.
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