WHAT IS LEVEL UP?

Level UP is a series of engaging, one-hour Zoom sessions designed to equip and empower youth and young adult leaders. Led by Pastor Blair Mercer, each session focuses on practical and spiritual leadership topics that help you grow in confidence, character, and calling.

This is designed primarily for youth and young adult pastors and leaders, whether you’re serving as a volunteer or in a part-time or full-time role.

While the focus is on youth and young adult ministry, many of the topics are also valuable for leaders in other areas, such as kids ministry and worship.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your next step, Level UP is all about investing in your leadership and helping you lead with purpose and passion.

2026 SESSIONS:

Two sessions per month on ZOOM
Tuesdays‍ ‍and Wednesdays‍ ‍

  • Jan 27-28 :
    HOW TO PLAN A YOUTH MISSION TRIP

  • Feb 17-18 :
    HOW TO PREACH TO STUDENTS

  • Mar 31-Apr 1 :
    HELPING STUDENTS GROW IN THEIR FAITH

  • May 12th
    HOW AND WHEN TO TEACH ON SPIRIT BAPTISM TO STUDENTS*and tips on bringing your group to overflow

  • June 16-17
    How to balance games and discipleship in youth ministry    * and Tips on bringing a group to Activate youth camp

REGISTER HERE*

2025 SESSION NOTES:

MARCH - BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE YOUTH MINISTRY
MARCH ZOOM HANDOUT

APRIL - CREATING A DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAY
APRIL ZOOM HANDOUT

MAY - CULTIVATING THE CALL TO MINISTRY
MAY ZOOM HANDOUT

JUNE - RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS
JUNE ZOOM HANDOUT

SEPTEMBER- MANAGING CONFLICT
SEPT ZOOM HANDOUT

OCTOBER - LEADING SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES
OCT ZOOM HANDOUT

DECEMBER - MANAGING CONFLICT
DEC ZOOM HANDOUT

2026 SESSION NOTES

JANUARY - HOW TO TAKE A YOUTH GROUP ON A MISSION TRIP
JAN ZOOM HANDOUT

FEBRUARY - HOW TO PREACH TO STUDENTS
FEB ZOOM HANDOUT

MARCH/APRIL - HELPING STUDENTS GROW IN THEIR FAITH
MARCH/APRIL HANDOUT

MAY - HOW AND WHEN TO TEACH ON SPIRIT BAPTISM TO STUDENTS
MAY HANDOUT

JUNE - HOW TO BALANCE GAMES AND DISCIPLESHIP IN YOUTH MINISTRY