Extravaganza 2026 Workshops
Curate your experience as you choose from more than 30 ministry-specific topics designed to help you immediately in your ministry. Learn and connect in a more practical setting as you dig deep into the subjects that speak to you and give you practical tools you can implement in your context right away!
Workshop Titles & Leaders
Telling Impact Stories with Rev. Mike Ward
Youth Ministry in a Secular Age of Many Spiritualities with Dr. Andy Root
From Awkward to Awesome: Rethinking Confirmation in Small Congregations with Bishop Becca Middeke-Conlin
Taking One Next Faithful Step at a Time: Accompanying Young Adults as They Explore and Discover Their Call and Vocation with ELCA Seminaries (Jen Gruendler)
Effective and Meaningful Fundraising for Youth Ministry with Pastor Mike Ward
Board Game Boot Camp: Jesus and Justaposynthesis with Deacon Jason Fisher
Magic in Youth Ministry with Pastor John Stevens
Teaching the HOWs for Loving Every Neighbor with Bryan Jaster
Holy Risk-Taking: Stories that Inspire Bold Ministry with Pastor Sarah Locke
It Takes a Village: Cultivating a Culture of Congregational Involvement in VBS Programs with Victoria Hoppes
Welcoming Neurodivergent Children in Children's Ministry with Becky Cole
Partnering with Your Local Camp Beyond Summer with Taryn Hauglie and Richie Withycombe
From Moment to Movement: Leading Everyday Faith with the ELCA Gathering Team
Mental Health for Youth Ministry with Pastor Heather Hansen
Across the Circle: Bishops & Young Adults in Conversation with Bishop Becca Middeke-Conlin
The Gifts They Bring with Rev. Dr. Amy Lindeman Allen
Faith Formation Beyond the Youth Room: Discerning Camps, Trips and Retreats in your Youth Ministry with Victoria Hoppes
Trip in a Binder: Stress-Free Planning for Youth Ministry Events with Danielle Dadashi
Be Not Afraid: Including Disabled Youth with Pastor Sarah Flatt and Jonathan Vehar
Finding God in the Midst of Storms with Tiger McLuen and Youth Ministry Consultants
Reading Outside the Box with Rev. Dr. Amy Lindeman Allen
Better Together: Why Ecumenism Can't Wait with Pastor Sarah Locke
Generationally Speaking: Bridging Generational Divides for a Thriving Church with Pastor Stephanie Luedtke
Resiliency in Youth Ministry with Pastor Dan Schewe
Formation Co-Op Workshop with Pastor Billie Jo Wicks and Catherine Anderson
Breaking Down Accessibility: Moving from Inclusion to Belonging with ELCA Disability Ministries
Keeping Youth & Vulnerable Adults Safe with Becky Cole
Think Like a Futurist with Pastor Stephanie Luedtke
Age to Age... What We've Learned in the First Year with Dr. Kris Bjorke
Interested in learning more about leading an Extravaganza Workshop?
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