Get ready for this year’s ROOTED Youth Conference!
ROOTED Youth Conference is where faith, fun, and fellowship collide! Join youth from across South Carolina in the Global Methodist Church for two unforgettable days packed with powerful worship, crazy games you’ll be talking about for weeks, and hands-on mission as we pack 11,000+ meals to fight hunger around the world. Dive into breakout sessions designed to grow your faith and strengthen your walk with Jesus, while youth leaders connect in training and fellowship that will equip them for the journey of ministry. And just when you think it couldn’t get any better… rumor has it there might be a late-night silent disco rave party to top it all off. Don’t miss this chance to go deeper, grow stronger, and get ROOTED in Christ together!
Weekend Details
When: October 17th-18th, 2025
Where: Covenant Church (Greer, SC)
Who: Students / Youth Groups / Youth Leaders and Volunteers” the following language: (6th – 12th Graders Cost: $45 per person (Early Bird Rate - Ends Sept. 8th)
$60 per person (Late Registration starts September 9th)
Total Payments are due October 10th (except for Walk Ups)
Click the button below to sign up TODAY to lock in the EARLY BIRD RATE! If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Collective by emailing Mike Smith or Jon Brooks.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Friday - October 17th
7:00pm - Doors Open / Check-in / Registration (Nacho Bar, Games, Music, FUN!) 8:00pm - Session 1 9:15pm - Church Group Time - Session Questions 10:00pm - Silent Disco Rave Party & Pizza 11:00pm - Head Back to Lodging/Hotels
Saturday - October 18th
9:00am - Doors Open / Late Check-In 10:00am - Session 2 11:00am - Church Group Time - Session Questions 11:45am - LUNCH (catered in) 12:45pm - Breakout Session 1 1:45pm - Breakout Session 2 2:45pm - Mission Project 4:30pm - Session 3 (Closing) 5:30pm - Dismiss / Head Home
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
This year’s ROOTED Conference theme is “Walking with Intentionality.” Together, we’ll journey through the Book of James as we learn what it means to live with purpose in our Thoughts, our Words, and our Actions. We believe God is going to move in powerful ways as we gather around His Word and lift our voices in worship. To close the conference, we’ll come together as the GMC of South Carolina Family at the Lord’s Table for Holy Communion. It’s going to be an incredible two days, and we can’t wait to see what God will do!
We are excited to welcome three dynamic speakers to this year’s ROOTED Conference! Each comes from a unique ministry context, bringing decades of combined experience in student ministry and a deep passion for reaching this generation with the hope of Christ.
Chris Morgan is the High School Coordinator at Mt. Horeb Church in Lexington, SC. He is married to his wife, Hailey and they have two children, Malachi (3) and Lorelai (1). He is currently pursuing his Masters of Divinity at Asbury Theological Seminary and enjoys playing basketball and listening to music in his free time. Chris has deep passion for teaching, relational ministry, and pointing people to Jesus!
Martine Helou-Allen is the founder and executive director of RIZE Prevention. She is dedicated to inspiring and coaching youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and to live into God’s purpose for their lives. Fueled by her passion for Christ and the truth of His Word, Martine also enjoys producing her podcast “ Righteous Interruption”. When I’m not in schools or in the office, I love spending time with my husband, two sons, and “Diggity-dog” Argo. We enjoy hiking, boating, jet skiing on the lake, and the adventure of traveling west or hitting the road for an unplanned weekend trip. I also enjoy spending my free time reading, especially about Christian theology, and cooking.
Mike Smith serves as the Pastor of Students & Families at Covenant Church in Greer, SC. He is currently working on a Master's at United Theological Seminary. Mike is married 13 years and counting to his amazing wife, Chrissy, and has two incredible kiddos (Addie - 6th grader & Riley - 3rd grader). He loves student ministry and has been serving students since 2011 both in Student Ministry and Collegiate Ministry. When he is not planning retreats, prepping a sermon, or writing papers for class, he loves to grill, streams on Twitch - World of Warships, and listens to Country & KPop!
WORSHIP TEAM
We are thrilled to have the Covenant Church Worship Team leading us throughout the ROOTED Conference! It’s going to be a powerful weekend filled with songs we know and love, along with meaningful moments of prayer and reflection. Worship may get a little loud at times, so if your student has sound sensitivities, we encourage you to bring earbuds or headphones. We can’t wait to lift our voices together in worship with you!
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
On Saturday, students and leaders will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of Breakout Sessions offered during two different time slots. The sessions listed below are the ones currently available, with more exciting options to be added as we get closer to the Conference. No pre-registration is required—simply choose the sessions that interest you most when you arrive!
- How to Study Scripture: Biblical Literacy
- Understanding Mental Health
- Leader Workshop: Conference Resources & Effective Planning for Student Ministry Workers
- Telling Your Story: How to Share My Faith
MEALS & FOOD
Your conference fee includes the following meals and food items:
Friday night Nacho Bar (heavy snack)
Friday night “Grab and Go” pizza at the end of the evening
Saturday boxed lunch
Please note that you will need to arrange your own meals for Friday dinner (if desired), as well as Saturday breakfast and dinner. The recommended hotels listed below provide a complimentary hot breakfast with your reservation. When registering, please be sure to include any dietary restrictions, sensitivities, or allergies so we can take the necessary precautions.
LODGING
We know many of our churches will be traveling from across the state and may need assistance with accommodations. To help, we’ve partnered with Wyndham and Choice Hotels to offer several lodging options at special discounted rates for ROOTED attendees!
Wingate by Wyndham (GSP) Location
2 Queen Bed Rooms (no sofa bed) Breakfast Included $129.00 a night Group Block Name: ROOTED Group Code: 101725ROO Cut Off Date: September 26, 2025 3.4 Miles from Covenant (9 minutes)
Comfort Suites GSP Location
2 Queen Bed Suites (no sofa bed) 1 King Bed Suites (no sofa bed) Breakfast Included $149.00 a night Group Block Name: ROOTED Group 3.3 Miles from Covenant (9 minutes)
QUESTIONS
If you have any further questions or need assistance with registering as a church/group, please contact us! We look forward to seeing you all this October for ROOTED Youth Conference 2025!