CLUB MINISTRIES TRAINING

Youth and Young Adult Leadership Training

REBUILDING THE BRIDGE —
LEADING THE NEXT GENERATION
WITH PURPOSE

REBUILDING THE BRIDGE —
LEADING THE NEXT GENERATION WITH PURPOSE

Youth and Young Adult Leadership Training

STAY ON"TRACK"

This training track is designed for leaders who are serious about growing a thriving youth or young adult ministry—whether you're launching a new ministry or revitalizing one that already exists. Through multiple sessions across the weekend, you’ll receive practical guidance, creative strategies, and spiritual insights to strengthen your leadership and impact.

You’ll explore how to:

• Build bridges of trust and belonging between
  young people and the church.

• Break through generational divides, ineffective 
  strategies, and spiritual apathy.

• Become a dynamic, Spirit-led leader who disciples
  with clarity, compassion, and vision.


Whether you're starting from scratch or fine-tuning what you’ve already built, this track will help you construct a ministry that meets young people where they are and leads them to where God is calling them.


• Adventurer Instructor Track
 Designed for those who teach Adventurer classes, this track equips instructors with creative methods, classroom management tools, and spiritual strategies to effectively guide children ages 4–9 in faith-based learning and character development.

• Adventurer Director Track
 This leadership-focused track prepares Adventurer Club Directors to organize, manage, and grow successful clubs. Training includes program planning, staff supervision, parental engagement, and understanding the spiritual and developmental needs of young children.

•  Pathfinder Instructor Certification
 This track is tailored for individuals teaching Pathfinder honors or classwork. It provides practical instruction on curriculum delivery, engaging teaching techniques, and integrating spiritual growth into hands-on learning for ages 10–15.

•  Pathfinder Director Certification
 Designed for club directors and those in leadership, this certification track covers club administration, planning annual programs, safety protocols, team building, and mentoring youth for spiritual, social, and leadership development.

•  Pathfinder Counselor Certification
 This track prepares counselors to serve as trusted mentors and spiritual guides for Pathfinder youth. Participants will learn how to provide guidance, support discipline positively, and help Pathfinders complete classwork and honors with excellence.

• Master Guide Track
 The highest level of youth ministry leadership certification, this track trains individuals to serve
across Adventurer, Pathfinder, and Youth Ministries.
It emphasizes servant leadership, mentoring, personal spiritual growth, and evangelism strategies, preparing leaders to disciple the next generation with
passion and purpose.

Youth Track (Ages 10-17)

Youth Track (Ages 10-17)

UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
GOD'S STILL WORKING ON ME

UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
GOD'S STILL WORKING ON ME

Let’s be real—life can feel like a lot. One day you’re vibing, the next you’re stressed out, confused, or feeling like no one gets it. This track is for middle and high school students who are figuring things out while learning that God is building something amazing in them—even if it’s not finished yet.

Over several high-energy, real-talk sessions, we’ll cover:
• “My Playlist’s on Shuffle” (DIY Faith) – Learn how to create your own
   faith rhythm that makes sense for YOU, not just your parents.

• “Fix It, Jesus” (Relationship Repairs) – How to spot the drama and
   build real friendships that don’t drain you.

• “Squad Goals” (The Construction Crew) – Who’s really in your circle?
    Let’s talk loyalty, influence, and finding the right people for your growth.

• “Change the Channel” (Renovation Mindset) – Replace negative thoughts
   with real truth about who you are in Christ.

• “Unshakable” (Storm-Proofing Your Life) –
    Learn how to stay grounded when life gets messy.

You don’t have to have it all together. You're not behind. You're under construction, and God is building something powerful in you—on His time, with His tools.

Let’s be real—life can feel like a lot. One day you’re vibing, the next you’re stressed out, confused, or feeling like no one gets it. This track is for middle and high school students who are figuring things out while learning that God is building something amazing in them—even if it’s not finished yet.

Over several high-energy, real-talk sessions, we’ll cover:
• “My Playlist’s on Shuffle” (DIY Faith) – Learn how to create
   your own faith rhythm that makes sense for YOU, not just     your parents.

• “Fix It, Jesus” (Relationship Repairs) – How to spot the         drama and build real friendships that don’t drain you.

• “Squad Goals” (The Construction Crew) – Who’s really in        your circle? Let’s talk loyalty, influence, and finding the          right people for your growth.

• “Change the Channel” (Renovation Mindset) – Replace          negative thoughts with real truth about who you
    are in Christ.

• “Unshakable” (Storm-Proofing Your Life) –
    Learn how to stay grounded when life gets messy.

You don’t have to have it all together. You're not behind. You're under construction, and God is building something powerful in you—on His time, with His tools.

Young Adult Track (Ages 18-27)

Young Adult Track (Ages 18-27)

UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
HEALING, HUSTLE, & THE HOLY SPIRIT

UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
HEALING, HUSTLE, &
THE HOLY SPIRIT

Adulting is ghetto sometimes—student loans, heartbreak, church hurt, mental health, trying to find purpose and pay your bills? Yeah. This track keeps it 100 for young adults navigating that wild in-between of figuring life out and following God.

In this track, you’ll dive into conversations that don’t just inspire—
they equip. Topics include:

• “Secure the Bag, Keep the Faith” (Faith & Finances) – Learn how
   to build wealth without losing your values.

• “Soft Life, But Make It Healed” (Healing from Hurt) – Real talk on what
    to do when the pain is personal and the foundation is cracked.

• “Situationships Ain’t It” (Relationship Repairs) – Let’s redefine love,
    loyalty, and what healthy dating actually looks like.

• “Who’s in Your Group Chat?” (The Construction Crew) – The right
    crew can make or break your next season—choose wisely.

• “Don’t Just Go to Church, Grow with God” (DIY Faith) – Build a spiritual
    life that doesn’t rely on hype but stays strong when no one’s watching.

• “Mindset Reset” (Renovation Mindset) – Deconstruct toxic thinking
   and replace it with God’s truth about who you are.


If you’re tired of surface-level answers and want a faith that grows with your real life—this is for you. You're not behind. You're not broken.
You're becoming.

Adulting is ghetto sometimes—student loans, heartbreak, church hurt, mental health, trying to find purpose and pay your bills? Yeah. This track keeps it 100 for young adults navigating that wild in-between of figuring life out and following God.

In this track, you’ll dive into conversations that don’t just inspire — they equip. Topics include:

• “Secure the Bag, Keep the Faith” (Faith & Finances) –        Learn how to build wealth without losing your values.

• “Soft Life, But Make It Healed” (Healing from Hurt) –            Real talk on what to do when the pain is personal and      the foundation is cracked.

• “Situationships Ain’t It” (Relationship Repairs) – Let’s          redefine love, loyalty, and what healthy dating                    actually looks like.

• “Who’s in Your Group Chat?” (The Construction Crew) – The right crew can make or break your next season—       choose wisely.

• “Don’t Just Go to Church, Grow with God” (DIY Faith) –      Build a spiritual life that doesn’t rely on hype but stays
    strong when no one’s watching.

• “Mindset Reset” (Renovation Mindset) – Deconstruct          toxic thinking and replace it with God’s truth about            who you are.


If you’re tired of surface-level answers and want a faith that grows with your real life—this is for you. You're not behind. You're not broken.
You're becoming.

Children's Ministry Leadership Training

Children's Leadership Ministry Training

LAYING THE FOUNDATION
FOR LIFELONG FAITH

LAYING THE FOUNDATION
FOR LIFELONG FAITH

This training track is designed for leaders who are serious about growing
a thriving youth or young adult ministry—whether you're launching a new ministry or revitalizing one that already exists. Through multiple sessions across the weekend, you’ll receive practical guidance, creative strategies,
and spiritual insights to strengthen your leadership and impact.

You’ll explore how to:

• Build bridges of trust and belonging between
  young people and the church.

• Break through generational divides, ineffective
  strategies, and spiritual apathy.

• Become a dynamic, Spirit-led leader who disciples
  with clarity, compassion, and vision.

Whether you're starting from scratch or fine-tuning what you’ve already
built, this track will help you construct a ministry that meets young
people where they are and leads them to where God is calling them.

This track is for Children’s Ministry leaders who are ready to take their ministry to the next level—whether you’re building from the ground up or strengthening what already exists. Over several sessions throughout the weekend, participants will walk through a step-
by-step approach to developing a Christ-centered children’s ministry that is both spiritually rich
and structurally sound.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build engaging environments that nurture faith in           early childhood. Break outdated methods and                 assumptions to embrace new models of ministry.

• Become the kind of leader who creates space
  for children to experience God personally and                  consistently.

• Whether you’re refining your current ministry or
   starting fresh, this training will equip you with the
   tools, vision, and encouragement
   to lead with confidence.

SPECIAL GROUP RATES
HOTEL OPTIONS:

SPECIAL GROUP RATES
HOTEL OPTIONS:

King: $89 USD - $94 USD+ tax (up to 3 per room)
(Last day to book, Tuesday, January 26, 2026)

King: $89 USD - $94 USD+ tax (up to 3 per room)
(Last day to book, Tuesday, January 26, 2026)

 Residence Inn Ocean City
 300 Seabay Ln, Ocean City, MD 21842

PRE-REGISTRATION Delegate
PACKAGES INCLUDE :

PRE-REGISTRATION DELEGATE
PACKAGES INCLUDE :

Seminars, General Session Admission, Exhibit Hall Access, Recreation, Congress Paraphernalia, Three Meals ( Lunch, Dinner, Brunch)

Seminars, General Session Admission, Exhibit Hall Access,
Recreation, Congress Paraphernalia, Three Meals ( Lunch, Dinner, Brunch)

Each registrant is responsible for securing their hotel accommodations. Hotel fees are separate from delegate registration fees. We have secured room blocks at the following hotels.  Mention Allegheny East Conference
Youth Congress (AECYC) when calling:

Book your GROUP RATE for the Allegheny East Conference - Youth Congress 2026

Book your GROUP RATE for the Allegheny East Conference - Youth Congress 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
2501 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
2501 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

$79 USD+ tax (up to 3 per room)
(Last day to book, Tuesday, January 6, 2026)

$79 USD+ tax (up to 3 per room)
(Last day to book, Tuesday, January 6, 2026)

Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront
2800 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront 2800 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

VENDOR REGISTRATION!

VENDOR REGISTRATION!

Each registrant is responsible for securing their hotel accommodations. Hotel fees are separate from delegate registration fees. We have secured room blocks at the following hotels.  Mention the Allegheny East Conference
Youth Congress (AECYC) when calling.

Each registrant is responsible for securing their hotel accommodations. Hotel fees are separate from delegate registration fees. We have secured room blocks at the following hotels.  Mention Allegheny East Conference
Youth Congress (AECYC) when calling:

DELEGATE HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS:

DELEGATE HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS:

$79 USD - $89 USD + tax (up to 3 per room)
(Last day to book, Monday, January 5, 2026

$79 USD - $89 USD + tax (up to 3 per room)
(Last day to book, Monday, January 5, 2026

STAY ON "TRACK"

This track is for Children’s Ministry leaders who are ready to take their ministry to the next level—whether you’re building from the ground up or strengthening what already exists. Over several sessions throughout the weekend, participants will walk through a step-by-step approach to developing a Christ-centered children’s ministry that is both spiritually
rich and structurally sound.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build engaging environments that nurture faith in early
  childhood. Break outdated methods and assumptions
  to embrace new models of ministry.

• Become the kind of leader who creates space for children
  to experience God personally and consistently.

• Whether you’re refining your current ministry or starting fresh, this
training will equip you with the tools, vision, and encouragement
to lead with confidence.

Master Guide Track

The highest level of youth ministry leadership certification, this track trains individuals to serve across Adventurer, Pathfinder, and Youth Ministries. It emphasizes servant leadership, mentoring, personal spiritual growth, and evangelism strategies, preparing leaders to disciple the next generation with passion and purpose.

Adventurer Instructor Track

Designed for those who teach Adventurer classes, this track equips instructors with creative methods, classroom management tools, and spiritual strategies to effectively guide children ages 4–9 in faith-based learning and character development.

Adventurer Director Track

This leadership-focused track prepares Adventurer Club
Directors to organize, manage, and grow successful clubs.
Training includes program planning, staff supervision, parental
engagement, and understanding the spiritual and developmental
needs of young children.

Pathfinder Instructor Certification

This track is tailored for individuals teaching Pathfinder honors or classwork. It provides practical instruction on curriculum delivery, engaging teaching techniques, and integrating spiritual growth into hands-on learning for ages 10–15.

Pathfinder Director Certification

Designed for club directors and those in leadership, this certification track covers club administration, planning annual programs, safety protocols, team building, and mentoring youth for spiritual, social,
and leadership development.

Pathfinder Counselor Certification

This track prepares counselors to serve as trusted mentors and spiritual guides for Pathfinder youth. Participants will learn how to provide guidance, support discipline positively, and help Pathfinders complete classwork and honors with excellence.