2026 NextGen Leadership Summit

United Pentecostal Council of the Assemblies of God

NextGen Leadership Summit Jan. 8-10, 2026 Info

The NextGen Leadership Summit is strategically positioned at the halfway point of the year to sustain the momentum between major summer events, deepen leadership development, and begin charting the course for the year ahead.

This retreat will serve three primary purposes:

1.INVIGORATE: Many of our NextGen leaders left the 2025 Convention inspired but in need of personal renewal, practical direction, and meaningful connection. This retreat offers a chance for spiritual refreshing, relational bonding, and a sense of belonging to a movement larger than themselves.

2.EQUIP: Through interactive workshops, leadership labs, peer mentoring, and devotional times, participants will receive targeted training in spiritual leadership, communication, creative ministry, discipleship strategies, and planning. We aim to not only inspire but practically equip our NextGen leaders to lead boldly and effectively in their local contexts.

3.EXPOSE: By hosting this retreat in Charleston, SC—a city rich in culture, history, and leadership legacy—we are intentionally placing our leaders in a setting that broadens their perspectives and deepens their understanding of legacy, responsibility, and generational impact. This setting also provides a natural bridge for our leaders from various regions to experience ministry outside their usual contexts.

Additionally, the January summit will serve as a strategic planning springboard for our upcoming International NextGen Retreat in Summer 2026.

Who should attend?

Church Youth/Young Adult Leaders

Sunday School Teachers

Volunteers

District Youth Leaders

Individuals interested in serving/leading

Fine Arts Leaders

Day 1: Thursday, Jan 8 – Arrival & Orientation

Check-In & Welcome Kits

Informal meet & greet session

Opening worship & vision session:

"Unstoppable – Continuing the Momentum"

Late-night fireside fellowship

Day 2: Friday, Jan 9 – Spiritual Renewal & Leadership Formation

Morning devotion & prayer walk

Leadership Lab #1: Authentic Leadership for a New Generation

Master Class Sessions:

Ministry in a Post-Christian Culture

Building & Leading Teams

Social Media & Digital Witness

Lunch on-site

Leadership Lab #2: Vision Casting & Strategic Planning

NextGen Retreat Summer 2026: Chicago

Free time / Optional Charleston Cultural Tour

Evening Worship & Impartation Service

Day 3: Saturday, Jan 10 – Exposure & Empowerment

Morning Breakfast & Devotion

Panel Discussion: The Voice of the NextGen

Check-out and departure

Accommodations

Residence Inn Charleston, SC Airport

$144/Night (Book by December 1, 2025)

Flights should be booked to arrive at Charleston, SC Airport (CHS) and there is a complimentary shuttle provided by the hotel.

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1758651527245&key=GRP&app=resvlink

$35/person Summit Registration (Non-refundable)

Deadline December 9, 2025

W W W.U P C A G .O R G

Info: Day 1: Thursday, Jan 8 – Arrival & Orientation
Check-In & Welcome Kits
Informal meet & greet session
Opening worship & vision session:
"Unstoppable – Continuing the Momentum"
Late-night fireside fellowship

Info: Day 2: Friday, Jan 9 – Spiritual Renewal & Leadership Formation
Morning devotion & prayer walk
Leadership Lab #1: Authentic Leadership for a New Generation
Master Class Sessions:
Ministry in a Post-Christian Culture
Building & Leading Teams
Social Media & Digital Witness
Lunch on-site
Leadership Lab #2: Vision Casting & Strategic Planning
NextGen Retreat Summer 2026: Chicago
Free time / Optional Charleston Cultural Tour
Evening Worship & Impartation Service

Info: Day 3: Saturday, Jan 10 – Exposure & Empowerment
Morning Breakfast & Devotion
Panel Discussion: The Voice of the NextGen
Check-out and departure

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