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YQ Leadership Essentials Season 2 Coming This August!
The Church needs young leaders of character and Biblical competency. Youth leaders are investing a ton of time into growing the leaders of tomorrow. Youth Quake wants to help! Join us on an 8-month journey as we provide videos, tools, and resources to help your young leaders take their ministry leadership to the next level.
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Mission & Philosophy
Youth Quake exists to create life-changing experiences for youth and youth influencers by sharing the power of the Gospel through retreats, teaching, worship, and intentional community. Our heart is for the church and the impact that it can have on the lives of teenagers.
All of our events are focused on youth groups. During our in-person events, groups will stay together in our dorms, eat together in our dining hall, and do intentional small group time. Our virtual series, YQatHome, is designed to help youth pastors and volunteers to work through Biblical teaching, difficult questions, and incredible worship with their group in the comfort of their home location. We strive to provide unforgettable shared experiences that bring people together and deepen relationships through the power of the Gospel.
About YQ
Youth Quake exists to create life-changing experiences for youth and youth influencers by sharing the power of the Gospel through retreats, teaching, worship, and intentional community. Our heart is for the church and the impact that it can have on the lives of teenagers.
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60+ years
YQ began in 1963 as "Midwest Youth Retreat".
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2000+ students impacted each year
2000+ youth and youth workers attend our retreats annually.
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200+ volunteers involved each year
Briercrest students, staff, and the Caronport community are very involved in the retreat in the preparation and during the retreat!
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500+ youth groups in YQ at Home
YQ at Home ran from 2020-2024.
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60+ groups participated in YQ Leadership Essentials
YQ Leadership Essentials ran for its first year in 2024.
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50+ podcast episodes
The YQ Podcast features previous seminars and main sessions from our retreats.
Hear From Our Community
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"To stop worrying about what others think and focus on worshipping Him."
"We do ministry in the day to day! Some moments are special, but ministry is a call to faithful day to day work"
"As a staff member in our local church, I came away equippped and inspired to continue in ministry while remaining vigilant in both my personal walk with the Lord and in seeing my youth group as a staging ground for our youth to be equipped to be on mission."
"How to pray and how to be vulnerable."
"God taught me about grace and understanding that everyone is in a different stage in their walk with God, and my responsibility as a Christian and youth leader is to support others in their walk with God, be encouraging, and invite them into a better way of life."
"He brought much an immense peace and joy to me that I have not felt in a long time. And he reminded me thats I need to live for Him and him alone."
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