Generation Now, What?!
February 6, 2027 | 10am-2:30pm
Multigenerational Discipleship Conference
Young Leaders' Life cultivates young spiritual leaders through multi-generational discipleship so that every generation can contribute to the growth and maturity of the church.
Generation Now What? is a practical spiritual leadership conference for young leaders and the adults who disciple them.
Together, we'll explore how God is at work in our everyday lives, how our faith shapes the way we live, and how every generation can participate in His work.
This half-day conference is built for busy Christian youth and the adults who lead them who have full schedules and need tools to see change today.
Students will learn to recognize God's presence in their daily experiences and discover how to live as spiritual leaders right where they are. Adults will examine how their own character shapes their influence and develop practical skills to disciple, equip, and empower young people with respect, empathy, and intentionality.
Through biblical instruction, small-group discussions, and hands-on practice, both generations will explore five attributes of spiritual leadership from 1 Timothy 4:12: speech, conduct, love, integrity, and faith. Participants will leave with practical plans to live out these attributes and put their faith into action.
One conference.
Two tracks.
One shared mission: equipping every generation to live out their faith and lead together.
What You'll Take Away
Two Tracks. One Shared Mission.
Whether you're a young leader ready to put your faith into action or an adult committed to discipling the next generation, you'll leave with practical tools to grow and lead.
STUDENTS | Become the Leader You Are Called to Be
Your faith matters in your everyday life, and you can make a spiritual difference right where you are.
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A clearer understanding of God's presence in everyday life:
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Explore how your faith connects to your friendships, family, school, interests, challenges, and the world around you.
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A biblical picture of spiritual leadership:
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Learn how to demonstrate leadership through your speech, conduct, love, faith, and integrity.
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A personal spiritual leadership plan:
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Identify specific actions you can take in your own context and establish practical ways to evaluate your growth.
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Tools for responding with godly character:
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Practice emotional regulation and thoughtful responses to everyday pressures and conflicts.
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Confidence to lead now:
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Recognize that you can contribute to God's work today, with His help, regardless of your age or position.
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CHURCH LEADERS | Cultivate a Culture of Shared Leadership
Discover how your own spiritual leadership can help create a church culture where young people are trusted, equipped, and encouraged to contribute.
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A plan for modeling spiritual leadership:
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Examine how your speech, conduct, love, faith, and integrity influence the young people watching and learning from you.
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Strategies for cultivating student leadership:
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Identify opportunities for young people to exercise their gifts, accept meaningful responsibility, and contribute to the mission of the church.
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Practical approaches to intergenerational trust:
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Learn how intentional relationships, compassionate guidance, and mutual respect can strengthen connections between generations.
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A vision for greater student participation:
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Explore ways to move young people from passive attendance toward active involvement in the spiritual life and mission of the church.
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Next steps for strengthening belonging:
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Identify opportunities to help students develop meaningful relationships and a lasting sense of connection within the church community.
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YOUTH LEADERS | Equip Students to Lead Now
Help students connect their faith to everyday life and develop as spiritual leaders whose growth you can recognize, encourage, and cultivate.
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A biblical foundation for developing young leaders:
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Use the five attributes of 1 Timothy 4:12 to establish clear, practical expectations for student spiritual leadership.
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A plan for activating student leadership:
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Help students identify meaningful ways to serve, influence others, and live out their faith in their actual contexts.
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Strategies for building trust and belonging:
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Strengthen relationships that help students feel valued, supported, and invested in the life of the church.
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Tools to continue the work:
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Explore resources and approaches for continuing student leadership development and intergenerational discipleship beyond the conference.
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Personal reflection:
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Recognize the ways your own spiritual development can help or hinder the growth of young leaders.
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PARENTS & CAREGIVERS | Nurture Faith That Shapes Everyday Life
Learn how your character, relationships, and everyday interactions can help young people develop a faith they actively live out.
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A clearer understanding of your influence:
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Examine how your speech, conduct, love, faith, and integrity shape the spiritual environment you create for young people in your life.
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Practical ways to discuss faith in everyday life:
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Connect biblical principles to school experiences, friendships, family decisions, challenges, and the hard questions about the world.
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Strategies for building trust through compassion and respect:
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Practice listening, responding thoughtfully, and guiding young people around you through difficult questions and emotions.
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A plan for cultivating spiritual leadership at home:
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Identify opportunities for young people to practice responsibility, serve others, and demonstrate godly character in everyday situations.
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Tools for encouraging spiritual growth:
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Learn to recognize and affirm the ways your young people are putting their faith into action.
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COMMUNITY LEADERS & CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS | Develop Young People Who Lead With Character
Discover how to encourage spiritual leadership in environments where young people learn, build relationships, and make decisions.
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Practical ways to connect faith and everyday leadership:
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Explore how speech, conduct, love, faith, and integrity translate into tangible actions in school, community, and service settings.
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Strategies for developing trust and mutual respect:
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Learn approaches that encourage young people to contribute, take responsibility, and grow through meaningful relationships.
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Tools for guiding difficult moments:
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Practice approaches to emotional regulation, thoughtful communication, and compassionate responses to conflict.
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A context-specific leadership development plan:
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Identify opportunities for young people to demonstrate spiritual leadership in the environments you influence.
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A stronger approach to cultivating potential:
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Develop practical ways to recognize young people's contributions, encourage their growth, and help them put their gifts to use.
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Speakers & Workshop Leads
Pastors, Leaders, Teachers, Parents, Youth Doing the Work
Get real-life, practical tools and guidance from people in real communities working the systems and using the tools.
FAQs
Where will the conference be and what time?
The conference will be held at a Metro Detroit Church:
21620 Melrose Ave, Southfield, MI 48075
Registration opens at 9:30am
Conference runs from 10am-2:30pm
Who should attend?
This is a multi-generational discipleship conference. Youth in grades 6-12 AND the adults who lead them need to be there. Senior church leadership, youth leaders, school teachers, community leaders that work with youth, parents, community Aunties and Uncs! There will be sessions for each group separately and times of equipping together.
What does registration cost and what's included?
$30 registration includes all the workshops, speakers, and lunch for each participant. Need a scholarship? We have them! Tickets have been purchased to be given for free for those who need them. Please send an email to Azia Raju at youngleaderslife@gmail.com to receive one our scholarships.
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