Lead Together:
a Greenhouse training event
The place for New England children’s and youth ministry teams to make new connections, be inspired, and learn from each other
Meet like-minded leaders from other churches. Become more effective in your ministry.
Calling all children’s pastors, youth pastors, and ministry volunteers! Lead Together is a one-day training and networking event for anyone who is involved in children’s or student ministry in New England. Connect with and encourage others serving in churches like yours while gaining new ideas, skills, and best practices to impact young people’s lives in new ways.
You will walk away re-energized in your faith and mission with new fresh ideas, confidence, and direction for your ministry. You don’t want to miss it!
“Friendly and helpful volunteers, speakers, and attendees; and speakers clearly very passionate about helping children come to God (and helping us help children too!).” - Summit Community Church
Lead Together is for anyone who serves on a children’s or youth ministry team and who desires to grow their faith, their skills, and their network. This includes:
- Children’s pastors
- Youth/student ministry pastors
- Children’s ministry volunteers
- Nursery volunteers
- Student ministry volunteers
- Interns
Focused lab sessions contain practical training for your specific role, and whether you’re on staff, a volunteer leader, or someone who aspires to serve in this capacity, there is something for you at Lead Together!
What will your day at Lead Together look like?
Lead Together includes large-group sessions that will encourage your heart as well as small-group, role-focused lab sessions that offer practical knowledge and hands-on skills training. We also include plenty of time for conversation and connection, making Lead Together a place to find your tribe and build a community that will support you long after the event.
Get your Lead Together ticket today
Are you ready to learn, connect, grow, and advance God’s mission together? Your ticket includes access to all sessions and labs, a catered lunch, networking times, and snacks and coffee throughout the day.
NEXT LEAD TOGETHER DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON.
When does Lead Together take place?
Lead Together takes place several times a year. The next Lead Together event will be announced soon.
Where does Lead Together take place?
Lead Together takes place at local churches throughout New England. The next Lead Together event will be announced soon.
Who is this event for?
Lead Together is for anyone who serves on a children’s or youth ministry team, including:
- Children’s pastors
- Youth/student ministry pastors
- Children’s ministry volunteers
- Nursery volunteers
- Student ministry volunteers
- Interns
- Church staff, volunteers, lay leaders, or aspiring leaders are all welcome!
What will I get out of Lead Together?
Lead Together is designed to build ministry teams up in three ways: connection, encouragement, and practical skills training. You will form new relationships with your peers throughout New England, grow in your faith, and walk away with new ideas and skills you can implement this week to have a greater impact in the lives of the children and youth in your church.
What kind of breakout sessions/labs will be offered?
Labs offer practical training and small-group networking for specific roles within children’s and youth ministry teams. Labs include ministry-level topics such as how to recruit volunteers and navigate sensitive cultural topics, as well as practical, hands-on topics like check-in systems and lesson planning. There is truly something for everyone!
Who is behind Lead Together?
Lead Together is hosted by Greenhouse, a Berea ministry. Greenhouse is an incubator for the Church in New England, gathering leaders and ministry workers to encourage each other, share ideas, and grow in their skills and best practices. Through training events, youth events, and a network of support, we connect, equip, and resource the local church to carry out its mission—together.
What is included in my ticket?
Access to all sessions (including lab breakouts), a catered lunch, and coffee and snacks throughout the day.
Can I bring a group?
We hope you do! The heart of Lead Together is connecting ministry workers and Christians in New England—both within teams and within the larger Body of Christ in New England. We offer group discounts for groups of five or more! Call 603-744-6344 to purchase tickets for a group.