Camp Alamisco provided a peaceful winter setting for the Gulf States Conference Youth Council held January 9-10, 2026, where ministry leaders from across the territory gathered to pray, plan, and prepare for a new year of service. Representatives from Adventurers, Pathfinders, Master Guides, and youth ministries came together for two days of intentional collaboration focused on strengthening ministry at the local church and club level.
The council, led by Michel Rodriguez, pastor and youth director for Gulf States Conference, created space for leaders to align calendars, review upcoming events, elect new area coordinators, and share ideas designed to better support children and young people throughout Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. Discussions highlighted major youth initiatives for the year ahead, including camporees, leadership training opportunities, and strategies to increase spiritual engagement among young members. Leaders also exchanged practical experiences from their local fields, encouraging one another and building unity around the shared mission of guiding youth into a deeper relationship with Christ.
“The heart of youth ministry is not just programming — it’s discipleship,” said Rodriguez. “When leaders come together like this, we’re reminded that we’re shaping environments where young people can truly encounter Jesus and find their place in His church.”
The gathering concluded with prayer and renewed commitment as participants returned home inspired and equipped to serve. The plans and partnerships formed during the council are expected to play a vital role in expanding meaningful ministry opportunities for Adventurers, Pathfinders, Master Guides, and youth across the Gulf States Conference in the months ahead.
Gulf States Conference | March 2026
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