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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 19-23, 2017
Moody Bible College

AUSTIN, TX
June 26-30, 2017
Huston-Tillotson University

DENVER, CO
July 10-14, 2017
Colorado Christian University

WASHINGTON, D.C.
July 31 – Aug 4, 2017
McLean Bible Church

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tyree Sterling — Tyree rededicated his life in on March 29, 1998 at Gateway Church in Williamsport, MD and served as youth pastor from 2002 – 2016. He is also a certified “Life Skills Facilitator” which enables him to speak in school assemblies on topics like “Bullying Prevention” and “Cheat Codes to Reaching Your Dreams” through ‘RockYourMic.com’, through these opportunities, Tyree is able to speak to over 30,000 different students each year.

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 Bolduc — 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.

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. Students must be going into 9-12th grade.

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. There will be two Core Training tracks: 101 is for all students unless they are alumni or recommended for a higher track by youth leader, 201 is for 2nd year (and up) attendees.

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 (and up) attendees. The Next Level (TNL) is for 3rd year attendees and students going into college. 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 (and beyond) attendees
These sessions occur at the same time as Core 101 in the mornings and are for 2nd year (and beyond) students. A bit more intense, you’ll be pushed in the areas of personal renewal, apologetics and disciple-making.

Oil and Fire
What is the calling that The Lord has on your life? How has He shaped you to Live and Lead THE Cause? This is what Oil and Fire explores. A life-changing time of reflection and prayer to seek out God’s call on your life and how HE wants to use you now, throughout your high school years and into the future.

Apologetics without Bruises
No one was ever argued into God’s Kingdom. So what role does apologetics play in spiritual conversations? This session will help students learn how, when and what to share and will give them greater confidence in the Word of God as they engage in gospel conversations.

How to Make a Disciple
A disciple is a life-long endeavor, and it is one which is meant to replicate itself. This session helps your students continue their journey with Jesus as well as giving them an understanding and tools to help them bring others along the journey with them.

The Next Level (TNL) – 3rd year attendees & college students
Are you ready for this? TNL is the special forces component of Lead THE Cause. It’s where leaders are made who are equipped to effectively lead among their peers. Designed for 3rd year attendees and college students, this track meets every morning (8:00 – 8:45) with one of the main stage speakers to be challenged in their walk with the Lord and equipped with key leadership principles. They will then have the opportunity to put into practice these principles each day at LTC as they join different groups going through either Core 101 or Core 201. They will also be challenged to look ahead and begin to brainstorm ways to Lead THE Cause after they return home.

Holy, Humble, Hungry
The attributes God wants to build into His disciples are stressed in this session. Our calling is a high one and God is looking for those who will set themselves apart, stay connected to the Vine for their life, and who have a heart that beats for God’s Kingdom and for those who are lost.

Witnessing with Style
You are unique, and God has wired you a certain way. Embrace that and explore what that means for you as you share the gospel. Once you know your strengths and weaknesses, you can better understand how God wants to use you in His Kingdom and how you can become more effective at sharing your faith.

How to Study the Bible
Knowing God’s Word is critical for the disciple – both for their own spiritual health, but also as they seek to engage a lost world. Practical application and tips will give your students the tools they need for life-long study of the Bible.

How to reach your school for Christ
Becoming on mission for your school is what all the training and practice lead to at LTC. Students are surrounded by people who need Christ and they are the ones who are best suited to reach them. But you need to have a plan. This session helps you figure out what that plan can look like and sets you up for tremendous impact in the coming Fall as school starts.

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.

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Please refer to our Lead THE Cause registration page for registration details, deadlines and forms.

One $50 deposit locks one registrant in at the early bird rate for the event.

This gives you more time to pay your full balance (all the way up to the final payment deadline) but you still pay the early bird rate. And since your $50 deposit counts toward your final balance, paying part now will save you a whole $40!

The $50 deposit is nonrefundable, but can be transferred to a new registrant’s deposit only. It cannot be added to an existing registrant’s balance.

Full price of the event is $525. Registration includes: room, board, and all training activities, transportation and materials during the week.

Transportation to and from the event is NOT included in the price. Transportation is the responsibility of each group and is not included in this fee.

You can get an early bird discount ($40 off) in two ways:

1) Pay a $50 deposit by January 20, 2017, and lock in the total price at $485 until final payment deadline for your city.

2) Pay individual registration in full by your city’s early bird deadline (see individual city pages for deadline dates).

CHICAGO, IL
$50 Deposit due by 1/20/17
$485 Early Bird Rate due by 3/17/17
$525 Regular Rate due by 5/19/17

AUSTIN, TX
$50 Deposit due by 1/20/17
$485 Early Bird Rate due by 3/24/17
$525 Regular Rate due by 5/26/17

DENVER, CO
$50 Deposit due by 1/20/17
$485 Early Bird Rate due by 4/7/17
$525 Regular Rate due by 6/9/17

WASHINGTON, D.C.
$50 Deposit due by 1/20/17
$485 Early Bird Rate due by 4/21/17
$525 Regular Rate due by 6/23/17

Payments may be made by check or credit card. Deposits can be purchased online here. Full payments and payment balances must be made by phone at 866-448-0270. Checks should be made payable to Dare 2 Share.

Round trip transportation costs to/from your location to (Chicago, Austin, Denver, Washington, DC). Any overnight lodging and meals required before or after the event. Transportation to/from event venue. Souvenirs or sight-seeing costs if applicable.

If you pay after the final payment deadline for your city, a $100 late fee will apply.

Registered participants that cancel will lose their $50 non-refundable deposit. This can be transferred to a new registrant’s deposit, but it can not be added to another registrant’s total balance. Any additional funds (other than the deposit) will be refunded for cancellations up to 30 days prior to the event. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 30 days prior to the event.

Please note that you and your group must submit all of the required forms at the time you pay the final balance on your registration fees.

Required forms include:
LTC Adult or Student over 18 Registration Form
LTC Student Registration Form
(All available at http://leadthecause.org/register/.)

All adults and students over 18 must also complete a background check. All forms must be submitted electronically. Please find instructions on registration at leadthecause.org/register/ or call 1-866-448-0270 with questions.

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

Chicago Event – Housing is at Moody Bible Institute. There will be 2 per room with either community bathrooms or shared suite bathrooms. Because of our anticipated attendance for this year’s event, odd numbers from a group in a specific gender will be lodging with someone from another group. We will do our best to keep your group together on the same floor, but it may be necessary to split your group between 2 floors. Any splits will have a leader from your group on each floor.

Denver Event – Housing is at Colorado Christian University. There will be 2 per room with between 4-8 sharing an apartment style dormitory.

Austin Event – Housing is at Huston-Tillotson University. We will be using the suites which will each accommodate up to four attendees with 2 beds per room. Each suite also has one restroom and a common space between the rooms.

Washington, D.C. Event – Attendees will be staying at the Sheraton Reston Hotel at 11810 Sunrise Valley Dr Reston, VA 20191. Transportation between the hotel and the event location, McLean Bible Church, will be provided for the duration of the week. However, transportation will not be provided before the event begins or after it ends.

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.

All transportation during Lead THE Cause Chicago (June 19-24) is included in your registration fees, which includes a 3-day transit pass for each attendee. For groups that need transportation to Moody before Lead THE Cause or for groups that are staying later and need transportation around Chicago, we have a special option to upgrade your pass to a 7-day transit pass to cover the extra time. Cost is $8 per person. Passes can be purchased here through April 30, 2017.

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 at the following locations: Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C.

For those attending the Austin event, attendees will need to bring their own sheets or sleeping bags, pillows and blankets to go on the beds.

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 a medical release form listing their group leaders as their personal representatives in case of an emergency. If parents cannot be reached, their 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.

All campuses provide wi-fi either campus-wide or in designated areas. Instructions will be provided at check-in.

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