FAQ

Lead THE Cause is a one-week mission trip to large urban cities where your students are also 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. The mission of Dare 2 Share is energizing the Church to Mobilize youth to Gospelize their world! For more about Dare 2 Share, click here.

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

CHICAGO, IL
June 17-22, 2019

AUSTIN, TX
June 24-29, 2019

DENVER, CO
July 8-13, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C.
July 29-Aug. 3, 2019

LOS ANGELES, CA
July 15-20, 2019

Greg Stier — Greg is the Founder & CEO of Dare 2 Share. He has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of Christian teenagers through Dare 2 Share events books, and resources. Greg’s commitment to mobilizing teenagers to reach their generation for Christ is rooted in the transforming power of the gospel Raised in a violent, inner-city family of body-builders, he never had a dad and never felt like he measured up because his biceps weren’t big enough! But one by one, he saw his tough, urban family of “thugs” come to know Christ. And that ignited a passion in Greg to see all lost people come to know Jesus. Greg will be speaking at LTC in Chicago, Austin, Denver, and Los Angeles.

Zane Black — Zane Black has always lived life on the edge, looking for all the crazy excitement and adventure life has to offer. He just ended up “going all in” for the wrong things. And it almost cost him his life. But after years of living for cheap thrills and temporary highs, Zane experienced a radical encounter with Jesus that changed his life forever. As a speaker and author, Zane tours with Dare 2 Share and serves with Torchbearers International, challenging students around the world to “go all in” for Jesus. Zane will be speaking at LTC in Chicago and Los Angeles.

Doug Holliday — Doug’s speaking, disciple-making training, leadership coaching and movement multiplication efforts over the past fourteen years have taken him across North America, the Caribbean, Africa and Southeast Asia in partnership with GYI, CRU and Dare2Share. Prior to that, he served in the local church for twelve years as a youth pastor, teaching pastor and church planter. As Sonlife’s Executive Director, Doug champions Jesus’ passion, priorities and practices… rallying and mobilizing the Church to Christ’s cause of building movements of disciples who make disciples. Doug will be speaking at LTC in Chicago and Washington, D.C.

Andy McGowan — Andy McGowan has been youth pastor and director of Revolution Kenosha for over 7 years, and has worked in youth ministry for 14 years. His heart is to see this generation of middle and high school students transform this country through the power of the Gospel, by the grace of Jesus Christ. Andy is also involved with the Allies of Kenosha gospel network. He received a BA in Biblical Studies from Trinity International University and Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Andy will be speaking at LTC in Austin and Denver.

Gustavo Gonzalez — Gustavo is now the youth pastor at Second Union Church of San Juan, in Puerto Rico. Saved as an adult from a life of “cultural Christianity,” God has given him the gift of teaching both in English and Spanish. His favorite topic is how to share the Gospel and making disciples. He is passionate about seeing believers go, as they move from casual church-goers into disciple makers. Gustavo will be speaking at LTC in Los Angeles.

Aaron Bolduc — Aaron experienced a profound life change when he met Jesus and was saved from a life of substance abuse. Because of this he is insanely passionate about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and has dedicated his life to proclaim the true gospel that “Jesus Christ came to Earth to save sinners” (1 Timothy 1:15). Aaron is an evangelist at heart and wants to see churches mobilized with the saving message that JESUS IS LORD! Aaron is the Associate Pastor of Outreach and Evangelism at Wellspring Community Church in Hudsonville, MI. Aaron will be speaking at LTC in Denver. 

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 feature a breakout session called “Core Training.” All attendees will go through this “basic training” to learn the skills and approaches to effectively and confidently sharing their faith in a relational and conversational manner. Core 101 is for all students unless they are alumni or are recommended for a higher track by their youth leader. 2nd year attendees may be eligible to be in the Core 201 track and 3rd year and higher attendees may be eligible for The Next Level (TNL) training track—see the question below for more information on tracks for returning students.

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 those students who are returning to Lead THE Cause, we have created a second year and third year track to take your students deeper into their faith, their ability to share their faith and to grow as a disciple-maker and leader. Core 201 is a separate Core Training track for 2nd year attendees, while The Next Level (TNL) is for 3rd year (and up) attendees. TNL will meet every morning (8:00 – 8:45) where students will be challenged in their walk with the Lord and equipped with key leadership principles by one of the main stage speakers.

Core 201 – 2nd year attendees
This session occurs at the same time as Core 101 and is for returning students who are recommended for a higher track by their youth leader. A bit more intense, students will be pushed in the areas of personal renewal, apologetics and disciple-making.

The Next Level (TNL) – 3rd year and up attendees
This is a leadership training course for 3rd year and higher attendees who are recommended for a higher level by their youth leaders.

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.

Specific detailed schedules for each city will be posted soon.

61 Days out or more = Refund less a $50 cancellation fee

31-60 Days out – 50% Refund

0-30 Days out = No refund

All refund requests, whether they abide by the above criteria or an exception is being requested, require approval from the Sales Manager.

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.

Refer to the Leader Resources on each individual city page for pre-event information. Additional details and information needed for preparation for the LTC event will also be emailed to the group leader after your online group registration and deposits have been submitted. You can also 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 for those attending LTC in Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, 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, so instructions will be provided at check-in.

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