Thank you to our generous sponsors!
If you are interested in sponsoring please contact Jalyn Mikell (jalyn@rootedministry.com).
Covenant Theological Seminary
For over 65 years, Covenant Theological Seminary has equipped men and women for the work of ministry. Covenant is the denominational seminary of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and is the largest supplier of pastors into the PCA. Covenant serves students from across a variety of denominations and have alumni serving in all 50 states and over 100 countries. Covenant Theological Seminary has trained thousands of people for ministry and would love to equip you for your calling.
Kaleo Missions
The mission of Kaleo is to care for the poor and marginalized people of the urban United States and this is one of the primary tools that we use to accomplish that mission. In all of our inner city mission trip experiences, we have two primary goals. First of all, we strive to be a blessing to the ministry partners that we have in each city, and secondly, we want to create impactful, transformative experiences for your team. We hosts family mission trips, youth group mission trips, church wide mission trips, and mission trips for para-church organizations. See below to find out more about how you can bring your group to serve with us on a short term mission trip!
Reformed Theological Seminary
Reformed Theological Seminary aims to provide a stellar education that challenges their students intellectually and produces servants of godly character. Their mission is to serve the Church by preparing its leaders, through a program of graduate theological education, based upon the authority of the inerrant Word of God, and committed to the Reformed Faith.
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary combines a rich tradition with cutting-edge educational innovation. Rooted in the gospel and God’s Word, the seminary seeks to develop Christian leaders who are thoughtful, globally aware, spiritually mature and ready for a broad array of ministries.
ThereforeGo Ministries
ThereforeGo Ministries helps churches challenge youth and emerging adults to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and transform this world for Him. Through SERVE (week-long mission trips for high school students) and other youth and emerging adult ministry tools, ThereforeGo Ministries strives to equip churches as they engage with the younger demographics of their congregations.
Samford University
Samford is a leading nationally ranked Christian university renowned for excellence, small enough to foster intentional connections, big enough to offer robust opportunities and committed to cultivating students’ foundational faith.
Thomas Nelson Bibles
Thomas Nelson, one of the oldest and largest Bible publishers in the world, produces Bibles that display the authority and accuracy of God’s Word. With a history reaching back over 200 years, Thomas Nelson began its work with the publication of the King James Bible. Their publishing work now extends to the ownership and commissioning of the New King James Version, along with publishing other modern language editions of the Bible. Ultimately, their mission is to publish beautiful Bibles in multiple translations for every age and stage of life.
10ofThose
10ofThose seeks to help local churches and Christian organizations by providing quality Christian resources at prices they can afford. Check out their many great resources available at 10ofthose.com.
Your Youth Ministry Curriculum
Your Youth Ministry Curriculum, a Birdsong Innovations company, was birthed out of doing ministry in the trenches as a youth pastor for 12 years in the local church. Our Chief Creative, Dr. Ben Birdsong, has walked as a youth pastor and alongside youth ministers for years hearing the frustrations of traditional curriculum. Ben’s own frustration with curriculum caused him to develop his own material to be used while in youth ministry. With Your Youth Ministry Curriculum, Ben and a team of writers help to bring their publishing experience and ministry experience to your church through custom content for your ministry.
Youth Pastor Theologian
YPT believes the mission of youth ministry is not to make teenage disciples, but adult disciples whose faith took root during their teen years. That’ll require more than good theology, but certainly not less. That’s why we are advocating for theological renewal in youth ministry by developing resources, training, and support to help youth leaders teach with confidence.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
The DMin degree at Southeastern Seminary is a 3-year advanced degree that has been carefully developed to provide students with the very best training. The faculty utilize multiple training experiences matched with timeless biblical truths and effective ministry practices, creating the perfect blend of ministerial skill development and maturation of ministerial thought that extends beyond the classroom. Students can expect to build lasting relationships with peers, professors, and ministry professionals that will last a lifetime. Your DMin degree will conclude with a meaningful ministry project designed to make a Kingdom impact in your ministry context.
NextGen Ministry Leaders Conference
ROOTED 2026
a gospel-centered conference for youth, children’s, and family ministers
October 22 – 24, 2026 | Nashville, TN