Youth Ministry Conclave
Youth Ministry Conclave brings together youth ministry leaders from across the country every year at the Chattanooga Convention Center. This collaborative event is planned and organized by ten Baptist state conventions: Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Their shared goal is to create a dynamic experience specifically for youth pastors, leaders, and volunteers.
Conclave offers a comprehensive program, including inspiring worship services, practical training sessions, a vast exhibit hall, and numerous networking opportunities. These elements, and more, combine to equip and revitalize youth ministry teams.
Conclave strives to foster the creation of networks and strengthen churches by building stronger leaders. Connect with us and with others as we grow together to reach this generation.
Event Details:
January 29-31, 2026
Chattanooga Convention Center, Chattanooga, TN
More Information:
Why does YMConclave exist?
YMConclave exists to equip and encourage SBC youth leaders through training, networking, and shepherding.
How do we accomplish this mission?
- Initiating youth ministry conversations
- Providing expert resources
- Strengthening leaders
- Cultivating ministry friendships
- Partnering together as state conventions
Conclave wins when:
- We foster the creation of networks.
- We strengthen churches by building stronger leaders.
- We connect attendees to their state conventions.
- We model that we are all better when we work together.
Conclave values our uniqueness because we are:
- Uniquely Southern Baptist
- Fellowship by state conventions
- Promote relationships rather than selling a product
- Value strengthening multiple contexts of ministry