The Unstoppable Youth Ministry Conference is a one-day, immersive experience designed to equip and encourage entire youth ministry teams—pastors, staff, and volunteers alike—for sustainable, gospel-centered impact. Hosted by Youth Ministry Empowered in partnership with Duane Smith, author of Unstoppable Youth Ministry. Drawing from over four decades of hands-on ministry experience, Duane Smith and a team of seasoned youth ministers will lead participants through a day of keynote teaching, worship, and practical breakout sessions that move beyond quick fixes and toward lasting transformation.

This conference is built around a clear conviction: healthy, thriving youth ministry is not dependent on a single leader, but on a well-equipped, aligned team committed to helping young people flourish in faith and life.

Together, we’ll explore how to cultivate church cultures that foster healthy, discipleship driven youth ministries, understand critical stages of faith development, and empower young people as agents of flourishing in their homes, churches, and communities. Breakout sessions will address real-world challenges—from partnering with parents and mentoring youth, to building sustainable teams and helping students encounter Jesus daily. Whether you serve in a small church or a large ministry context, this conference exists to encourage, challenge, and equip your entire team to lead with clarity, resilience, and hope—so that the next generation can be raised up as an unstoppable force for good.