Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is Rooted 2023 taking place?
Rooted 2023 will be held in Franklin, TN at Christ Community Church (1215 Hillsboro Rd).
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If the conference is cancelled by Rooted, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you will receive a full refund.
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Is the conference always in Nashville?
No, our annual conference changes locations each year. In the past our conferences have been held in Nashville, Dallas, San Diego, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Birmingham and Kansas City. We announce the host city for the following year at our annual conference.
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Who is invited to attend?
The Rooted Conference is for youth pastors, parents, senior pastors, and anyone participating in the discipleship of youth.
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Do I need to signup for workshops?
No, you do not need to sign up for workshops. You can decide which of our workshops you would like to attend during the conference.
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What if I want to attend more than one workshop? How do I choose?
Audio from all of our workshops will be available through our website to conference attendees one month after the conference.
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How do I become a sponsor?
If you are interested in sponsoring Rooted 2022, please contact Mary Beth Johnston (marybeth@rootedministry.com).
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Is there any transportation from neighboring hotels?
The Harpeth Hotel (located in downtown Franklin) has a trolley line that runs from downtown to the conference site. However, if you booked a room at one of the other hotels where we have secured a room block then, we recommend taking an Uber or driving.
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Will you livestream the conference?
No, we will not livestream the conference.
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Are there meals at the conference?
Each year, we offer several meals for our attendees to connect and fellowship with one another throughout the conference. One dinner and a boxed lunch are included in your registration fee.
One night attendees will have the option to attend a dinner group at a local restaurant. We call these youth ministry dine arounds. Youth ministry teams practicing in various contexts lead the dinner group and share how they do ministry in that context.
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How do I sign up for youth ministry dine arounds?
One night attendees will have the option to attend a dinner group at a local restaurant. We call these youth ministry dine arounds. Youth ministry teams practicing in various contexts lead the dinner group and share how they do ministry in that context.
Sign ups for dine arounds will be available closer to the conference.
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What is the easiest way to navigate the conference?
The Rooted app makes all of the conference information easily accessible via one click. Download it today.
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What if I want to attend one of the pre-conferences, but forgot to sign up when I registered?
If you have already registered for the conference, but forgot to signup for one of the pre-conferences you can still attend. You will just need to register for one. Stay tuned for more information about our pre-conferences.
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What is the pricing?
We aim to keep the registration prices for our annual conference as affordable as we are able. Conference registration costs $150 (before 6/1), $175 (before 9/1) and $200 up until the conference date or we reach capacity. Once you register, you’ll be sent a coupon code for $10 off a guest registration.
If you plan to bring a group larger than 10, please contact Mary Beth Johnston (marybeth@rootedministry.com) for group pricing.