SCD Presents: Laity Boot Camp 2025

Date: October 23-25, 2025
Location: Kenosha First United Methodist Church (Kenosha, WI)

We are thrilled to introduce SCD: Laity Boot Camp, building on the success of SCD 2024 (SEE//CREATE//DISCIPLE) held in Chicago, which united church leaders from across the globe for a meaningful time of learning, worship, and renewed inspiration.

Laity Boot Camp 2025 promises to be more than just another conference; it is a two-day event aimed at rekindling your passion for making a positive impact in your local church and community. This gathering will provide you with practical ministry tools to enhance your faith journey and foster connections with fellow leaders. Join us for this enriching experience and take the next step in your ministry!

Pre-Register Here!

Our theme this year, “All Called, All Sent: Making Disciples, Transforming the World,” says it all: we believe everyone has a purpose and a mission. Over the course of this gathering, you’ll be challenged and inspired to live out your calling with clarity and confidence so you can make a real impact. Get ready for an unforgettable experience that will fuel your faith like never before!

Why Attend?

• Engage in dynamic learning where your inspiration turns into action.
• Be empowered to lead, make disciples, and bring positive change to your church and community.
• Connect with passionate people – church members and leaders alike – who are dedicated to making a difference.
• Take part in immersive sessions designed to spark innovation and renewal in your ministry.

What’s in Store?

• Catalyst Session: A high-energy, vision-driven kickoff session that will inspire and mobilize you toward bold action in your faith journey. Get ready for powerful speakers, personal stories, and a bold challenge to step into your calling.
• Applied Practicum: From Insight to Action: A hands-on workshop that bridges the gap between learning and doing. You’ll leave with practical strategies and an action plan you can start using immediately.
• Hands-On Labs: Interactive breakouts where you’ll tackle real-world problems through creative thinking and skill-building. These sessions are all about moving beyond theory and into transformational ministry.
• Connection Hub: Arrive early to hang out in a welcoming space with fellow participants. This is where new friendships form, ideas flow, and collaborations begin.
• Church Life Immersion: Experience church life from a fresh perspective. See firsthand how various ministries impact the community, and reflect on how your own faith journey connects with the church’s mission.

Who Should Attend?

This Boot Camp is open to everyone who feels called to serve. In particular, you’ll fit right in if you are:

• Teams of pastors and lay members from a local church
• Local Licensed Pastors, Certified Lay Ministers, or Lay Speakers
• Lay leaders at the church, district, or annual conference level
• Any layperson passionate about community engagement or launching new ministries

Whether you’re a long-time leader or just starting to get involved, Laity Boot Camp 2025 welcomes you!

What You’ll Walk Away With

• A renewed sense of purpose and calling in your life
• Practical tools and fresh ideas for making disciples and breathing new life into your ministry
• Stronger connections with others who share your passion
• The boldness and confidence to step out in faith and make a real difference

Pre-Register Today

Get on the list now to be the first to know when official registration opens. We’ll send you an email as soon as registration is live, along with updates about the schedule, speakers, and more. In the meantime, mark your calendars for October 23-25, 2025, and get ready to be empowered, equipped, and sent out to make a difference in the world!