The FLGA District Youth Ministry Council is excited to sponsor the Youth Worker Mini-Conference again this year! This conference is for everyone interested in developing healthy congregational practices to support youth. If you’re involved in Youth Work and Family Ministry – as a volunteer, called worker, professional youth worker, Pastor, Vicar – you are invited to attend.

Registration closes on January 30, 2026.

 EVENT SPEAKER

Julianna Shults, LCMS Youth Ministry

Building on last year’s presentation, Julianna will share more of the Seven Practices outlined in the book she co-authored – Seven Practice of Healthy Youth Ministry. Her interactive sessions will blend research with ministry experience and challenge conference participants to see the vital role the congregation plays in supporting healthy youth.
Julianna is a DCE who serves LCMS Youth Ministry as Program Manager for Lutheran Young Adult Corps. She served congregations in Florida and Chicago for 11 years before moving to St. Louis. She has a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Community Development.

MINI CONFERENCE DETAILS

February 9-10, 2026 
Begins on Monday at 1 pm | Ends on Tuesday at 2 pm

Location
FLGA District Office • 5850 T G Lee Blvd • Orlando • 32822

Cost
Registration Cost: $75
Dinner on Monday and lunch on Tuesday are provided

Hotel
Make your own hotel reservation or share a room with another attendee!
Please note that if you try to add an extra day outside of February 9-10, 2026, the link will not show the group rate.
Hotel Info Coming Soon!

WHY ATTEND? 
As a youth worker, you will engage in deep-level conversation and learning and gain spiritual enrichment. It will give you an opportunity to network, build community and gain encouragement and knowledge from others! You’ll even get practical ideas to put into place (with or without a budget). 
Oh, and there will be some fun and games too!

QUESTIONS?

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Mrs. Jennifer Tanner

Executive Director | Schools & Youth Ministry

407.258.5049

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Mrs. Cindy Hammerstrom

Executive Assistant | Schools & Youth Ministry

407.258.5042