Current Conferences
The Blaze is a time for all who work with youth – as mentors, youth directors, associate pastors for youth, back home leaders and small group leaders – to consider youth ministry afresh and alongside others who share your passion. The Blaze will challenge you to pioneer new trails in youth ministry, help you be nourished and shaped through that ministry, and send you home inspired in your own call to work with youth.
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Leadership
Mark Yaconelli (keynote speaker) holds an MA in Christian Spirituality from the Graduate Theological Union and received a Graduate Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Mark has spent the past 15 years working with young people in congregational, camp, and conference settings. He is the founder and director of Sabbath, a weeklong contemplative retreat for youth workers, held in three locations each year. Mark’s books include the recent Contemplative Youth Ministry: Practicing the Presence of Jesus.
Program Fee
Comprehensive Fee: $90, includes registration, housing and meals in Assembly Inn.
Registration Information
Room check-in begins at 3 pm Sunday, January 11. First meal is Sunday dinner; last meal is Wednesday breakfast, January 14.
- Register online now!
- Download registration information (available at a later date)
Questions? Contact the registrar at 800-572-2257, ext. 335 or email emilyc[at]montreat.org. If you would like conference information mailed to you via U.S. mail, please email carolo[at]montreat.org.
Sponsored by Montreat Conference Center and Project Burning Bush, a youth ministry initiative of Union-PSCE.
See resources from the 2008 conference!
Check out other opportunities for youth and young adults offered by the Center for Youth & Young Adult Ministry