FAQ

Lead THE Cause is a summer teen evangelism training event where your students are trained to be “on mission” for life. They’ll come home passionate for God and others and armed with a strategy and plan to build God’s Kingdom within their community. Your teens will gain confidence in their faith, know how to start and engage others in gospel conversations, and be lit on fire to see everyone in their world know Jesus.

Lead THE Cause is put on by Dare 2 Share Ministries. The mission of Dare 2 Share is “Energizing the Church to Mobilize youth to Gospelize their world.”

Dare 2 Share has also partnered with Sonlife and Colorado Christian University to make Lead THE Cause a reality.

CHICAGO, IL
June 21-26, 2021

DENVER, CO
July 5-10, 2021

VIRTUAL
July 26-30, 2021

Greg Stier

Greg is the founder and CEO of Dare 2 Share Ministries. For over 28 years, God has used Greg to train and inspire over a million teenagers to reach their generation for Christ. He’s an expert on youth ministry and evangelism, a captivating speaker, and the author of numerous books and evangelistic resources.

 

Zane Black

Zane’s own radical gospel transformation gave him a passion to help young people encounter Jesus and go “all in” for His Cause. Zane has spoken at numerous Dare 2 Share events and the 2019 and 2020 Winter Jam tours, written books, served with Torchbearers International, and leads a ministry called Lovin Life.

 

Jerrod Gunter

Jerrod Gunter is the Next Generation Pastor at New Direction Christian Church in Memphis, Tennessee. At New Direction, Jerrod initiated a youth movement called “Riot Starters” which equips students to take prayer and evangelism to their schools and communities. As a result of “Riot Starters,” Jerrod’s teens have become devoted Christ-followers and hundreds of unsaved students have put their faith in Jesus.

More information on other speakers and artists is coming soon.

LTC is designed for youth leaders and their students who want to leverage their talents and abilities to advance THE Cause of Christ. We encourage you to bring every student in your youth group that you would take on a mission trip. Training is geared toward students between 9th and 12th grade, but middle school students and college freshmen are invited at the discretion of their youth leader.

The mission and training week dives into principles that will inspire and equip your students to take their faith to the next level and sets them up to understand and model discipleship. Participants will be actively learning, praying, witnessing, and strategizing. They’ll leave LTC motivated and equipped with a specific, customized plan for impacting their world for Christ and His Cause.

Three mornings at LTC will have a Core Training breakout session for all attendees. During Core Training, students learn the skills and tactics needed to effectively and confidently share their faith in a relational, conversational manner. Core 101 is for all students unless they are recommended for a higher track by their youth leader. Second year students may be eligible for the Core 201 track, and third year and up attendees may be eligible for the Core 301 track. See the next FAQ for more information on the Core 201 and 301 tracks.

Core 101 will feature the following topics:

Ask, Admire, Admit
The key to effectively sharing your faith is by having a conversation, not giving a presentation. People are more open to discussing their spiritual views when they know that you genuinely care about them and want to know what they believe and why. This session goes over our proven approach that allows you to start a spiritual conversation in non-offensive, genuine way.

GOSPEL
The Gospel is an overview of the entire story of the Bible. In this session you will drill down into each letter of our GOSPEL acrostic so that you have a thorough understanding of what the good news is and so that you can remember it in the midst of your conversation. A great tool for you that will increase your confidence in being able to really share Christ and God’s plan with your friends, family, teammates and neighbors.

Now What?
The point of sharing the gospel is for the person to understand what God has done for them and that He desires a relationship with them. Bringing them to a point where they understand that they need to decide what they are going to do about Jesus is a critical component of sharing the gospel, but many of us have a hard time when it comes to bringing them to a decision. Now What? Helps students with this crucial skill and provides approaches that will enable them to give the listener a chance to respond to God’s love.

For returning Lead THE Cause students, the 201 and 301 tracks take students deeper in their faith, their ability to share the gospel, and in growing as disciple-makers and leaders. Core 201 is for second year attendees while Core 301 is for third year attendees or second year attendees beginning or ending their senior year.

Core 201 – 2nd year attendees
This track is for returning students who are recommended for the next level of training by their youth leader. A bit more intense than Core 101, students are pushed in the areas of personal renewal, apologetics and disciple-making.

Core 301 – 3rd year attendees OR 2nd year attendees in their senior year
Students in Core 301 will receive deeper training on the bigger picture of advancing the gospel: disciple multiplication. They’ll learn to implement the 7 Values of a Gospel Advancing Ministry as student leaders in their youth groups and to be Gospel Advancing Leaders for the rest of their lives. Check out this post for a more in-depth look at this new Core Training track for upper level students.

Mornings include worship and leadership and evangelism training. Afternoons provide practical application including two days of outreach to the community. Evenings provide worship, motivational teaching, small group time, strategic planning and collaboration.

Registration opens in January 2021! In order to secure your spots, registration must be paid in full for each person in your group. There are a limited number of discounted registrations available in each city. See the chart below for deadlines.

Click here for information on registration and pricing for Lead THE Cause Virtual 2021.

Registration for Lead THE Cause in Chicago or Denver includes lodging and meals for the duration of the event, general sessions and core training, off-site activities, plus an event workbook. Transportation is NOT included during the week (including to and from off-site activities). Groups are responsible for getting to the event site and transporting their group throughout the week.

Registration for Lead THE Cause Virtual includes pre-event training and support, online access to all sessions and core training, an event workbook, connection to other attendees via technology.

Registration to Lead THE Cause Virtual is not refundable.

Registration for Lead THE Cause onsite events is refundable with the following policies:

61 Days out or more = Refund less a $50 per registration cancellation fee
31-60 Days out = 50% refund
0-30 Days out = No refund

All refund requests are required to be submitted in writing and via email by the deadline to [email protected] and will require the approval of Dare 2 Share’s VP of Mobilization. Please include your reason for the request and a single point of contact with email and phone number for follow up.

Yep, eligible students attending any of the three LTC events this summer could earn 3 college credits for the evangelism training they receive! Click here to find out more about this awesome opportunity offered by our partners at Colorado Christian University.

Dare 2 Share is NOT providing transportation for groups during the week at Lead THE Cause (including to and from off-site activities). Groups are responsible for getting to the event site and transporting their group throughout the week.

There is parking provided at each location. If needed, parking passes will be provided at check-in.

Rooming is decided by the Lead THE Cause team based on the attendee list provided by individual application forms. If there are special circumstances that require you to room with a specific individual, please communicate that need with your group leader.

Check out the page for your Lead THE Cause city found under the “Locations” tab to find specific details for the event you’re attending. Additional details and information will also be emailed to the group leader after your online group registration and deposits have been submitted. Call 1-866-448-0270 if you have more questions.

You’ll need to maintain a minimum 1:5 leader/student ratio and provide adult leaders of both genders if you are bringing a coed group.

Bedding is provided at all locations, but you are welcome to bring your own bedding if you’d prefer.

All clothing should be appropriately modest and appropriate for the activities students will be participating in during the event.

All students are required to complete this medical release form listing their group leaders as their personal representatives in case of an emergency. If parents cannot be reached, group leaders will have the authority to approve necessary treatment. Additionally, if students have required medication or treatments that need to be managed during LTC, the responsibility is on the student and group leaders.

We will also provide a list of local urgent care facilities and hospitals when you check in should a medical emergency happen in your group.

Each campus has different Wi-Fi availability and policies. Instructions will be provided at check-in.

The 2021 Planning Guide is coming soon. Check back for updates.

This event was created as a virtual experience of our Lead THE Cause summer evangelism training and discipleship events, allowing more groups access to the incredible training. It will stream directly to your youth room between Monday July 26 – Friday July 30, 2021.

LTC Virtual will provide a quality event for your group and include nationally recognized speakers and artists.

Click here to learn more about the 2021 event.

Lead THE Cause Virtual will contain many of the unique features that make the traditional Lead THE Cause experience so distinctive:

– Teenagers learn how to clearly articulate the Gospel, and activate what they learn through multiple outreach opportunities.

– Youth Leaders receive training on Gospel Advancing philosophy and implementation, and then work with their teens to develop and document a strategic plan for reaching their community in the coming year.

– The format of the experience follows the universal Prayer-Care-Share model, and includes activities that support each of these important areas.

– Students are encouraged and emboldened through connection with like-minded teens from around the country who want to pursue their world for Jesus. LTC Virtual will use technology to provide that interaction and contact.

– Outreach opportunities provide opportunities for students to put what they’ve learned into action. There will be both pandemic proof and face-to-face options for sharing the gospel.

– An annual theme that ties the training together remains. This year’s them is BRAVE and is based on the life of David.

– High energy speakers provide inspiration, training and motivation.

– Meaningful worship times keep the students pursuing their relationship with God.

Registration will open in January 2021! Plan on registering early to get the best possible price.