EQUIP is a training conference designed for youth leaders, volunteers, and corps officers who are passionate about discipling the next generation. Through inspiring general sessions with guest speakers, meaningful times of fellowship, and a wide variety of breakout sessions led by experienced ministry leaders, EQUIP offers practical tools and fresh encouragement for every stage of youth ministry. Whether you're just starting out or have been serving for years, this is a conference you won’t want to miss.

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Registration opens January 12, 2026

Featured Speakers

Rev. Eugene Cho

Eugene is the President and CEO of Bread for the World and Bread Institute, a prominent non-partisan Christian advocacy organization urging both national and global decision makers to help end hunger – both in the United States and around the world.

He is also the founder and visionary of One Day’s Wages (ODW) – a grassroots movement of people, stories, and actions to alleviate extreme global poverty. He is also the founder and former Senior Pastor of Quest Church – an urban, multi-cultural and multi-generational church in Seattle, Washington. After 18 years, Eugene stepped aside in 2018.

Eugene is the author of two acclaimed books, Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics (2020) which was nominated for Christian book of the year and Overrated: Are We More in Love with the Idea of Changing the World Than Actually Changing the World? (2014). Eugene and his wife, Minhee, have been married for over twenty five years and they have three adult children.

Chap Clark

Chap Clark (MA, MDiv, PhD) is President of Institute for Ministry Leadership and Parenteen. A professor of practical theology and youth, family and culture at Fuller Seminary for two decades, Chap is a global speaker and consultant, author of two dozen books, and an internationally recognized expert on cultural and generational trends, adolescent and young adult development, church leadership and practical theology. Chap and Dee, a LMFT counselor and an equine-assisted psychotherapy trainer and practitioner, have three grown children, six grandchildren, and live in Gig Harbor, WA.

Andy Jung

Andy Jung is the Senior Director of Fuller Youth Institute. He provides visionary and strategic leadership to ensure FYI's mission. He leads FYI's day-to-day operations, driving operational excellence, financial sustainability, and strategic growth. In addition to his work at FYI, he is a current ministry practitioner as he serves as the Minister in Residence for Young Adults at Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. Andy has served as a youth minister for 20+ years and a senior pastor for five years. In addition, Andy also served as a state executive leader for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of NC for two years before joining FYI's staff in 2020. Andy lives in Raleigh and is passionate about helping churches better love and care for young people so that teenagers and young adults can thrive in their faith.

Josh Griffin

Josh Griffin (@joshuagriffin) is one of the leading voices in youth ministry with 30+ years of experience in the trenches and is currently the junior high pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA. He served for 13 years at Saddleback Church as the High School Pastor under the leadership of Rick Warren. He's also the co-founder of DownloadYouthMinistry.com and hosts a 400+ episode youth ministry podcast with Doug Fields. He's created 50+ youth ministry resources and authored several books. Josh and his wife Angela have 4 adult children of their own. He is always 10 minutes late. His current obsession is Star Wars and pickleball.