Youth Specialties Takes Over Popular Youth Conference

Youth Specialties announced that they are now sponsoring the popular triennial youth conference originally produced by campus ministry, Youth for Christ.

Youth Specialties announced that they are now sponsoring the popular triennial youth conference originally held by Youth for Christ, though YFC will continue to play an active role in the conference production next summer.

After years of success with the triennial DCLA youth conferences, Youth for Christ is thrilled that the 2006 event will be presented by Youth Specialties.

“There isn’t anyone out there that could do this more successfully than Youth Specialties,” said YFC/USA President Dan Wolgemuth.

“We’re delighted to be part of the event by bringing our most creative and impactful resources to the table,” Wolgemuth said.

The "DCLA" conference, which teaches youth to share their faith, has previously attracted 10 to 12 thousand youths each time.

It will be held in Washington, D.C. July 1-4 and "LA" for the city of Anaheim, CA on the outskirts of Los Angeles, August 8-11.

According to past conference speaker and rap minister Fred Lynch, the conference is the "best" in its field. He will speak at the upcoming conference.

Others to speak include Effrem Smith, Mark Matlock, and Laurie Polich - all have spoken at past conferences. Doug Fields, youth pastor at Saddleback Church and Louie Giglio of Passion Conferences have signed on as well.

The David Crowder Band, along with TobyMac and Jeremy Camp, are the first to commit to leading worship at DCLA 2006.

DCLA is known for training teenagers to evangelize. The 3Story Training is the curriculum. It entails sharing my story, you sharing your story to sharing God's story.

One boy wrote to past conference speaker, Steve Fitzhugh, a former NFL player, thanking him for his "concern and action towards the youth today."

"I love the comedy and realness. Just wanted to thank you for your concern and action towards the youth today. I think your speech left big impressions on people today," said Adam from Virginia.