Saturday, January 17, 2026

Blackhawk Brader Way

The Blackhawk Youth Leader Conference (YLC) exists to accomplish three things: to equip, energize, and connect people serving in youth ministry. The conference is designed for teams (staff and volunteers) to learn, grow, and connect with each other and across churches and ministries. Join us as we create space together to be encouraged and united in our mission to love and lead students to know and follow Jesus.

We start the day with an encouraging message and worship, then you’ll head into your choice of breakout topics like Healthy Volunteer Teamwork, YLC Book Club, Sexuality and Spiritual Formation in our Students, and more.

We are thrilled to have Alicia Penning as our YLC 2026 keynote encourager. Alicia is a 25-year ministry veteran with experience at churches and college campuses in Wisconsin, Iowa, Brazil, and New York City. She’s also a mother of three teenagers. You’ll find her inspiring and engaging from the platform, and yet she’s even more of a joy to know off the platform.

• • $16: Early Bird (through November 30)
  • $24: Regular Registration (through December 31)
  • $30: Day Of Registration (January 17)