Youth mINISTRY
Welcome
from Youth Ministry
The Presbytery of Arkansas's youth ministry is a place where Youth (grades 6-12) are invited to be a part of events, trips, and ministry experiences with others from around the Presbytery. Our message to youth: come as you are, and bring your full selves as we serve, pray, play, and explore together what it means to be followers of Jesus Christ here in this place. We don't just put on events, we invite youth to grow as leaders and use their voice; we have a Youth Advisory Team for youth and adults who help plan events and want to take on a leadership role (contact Sarah for more info). Our youth ministry is a place where youth and adults learn more about their faith together, while treating each other with respect and kindness. We believe that God's grace and love is abundant and we hope your youth will want to be part of the journey ahead!
Montreat Youth Conference 2026
June 13-20, 2026
Where: Montreat Youth Conference in Black Mountain, NC
For: High School Youth [those who have completed 8th-12th grade by the summer of 2026] & adult leaders who will serve as chaperones.
Deadline: March 1 (spots are limited)
(**the conference takes place June 14-20, however, we are building in a day on the front end for a travel stay overnight on our way there)
The Presbytery of Arkansas is headed to the mountains of North Carolina to Montreat Camp and Conference Center for Montreat Youth Conference, Week 2! We will travel together by bus and stay overnight along the way. We will be digging deeper into our faith through music, worship, keynotes, and small groups. We’ll participate in recreation events all week and spend time connecting as a Presbytery. Our senior high youth will meet youth from around the country and learn more about what it means to be a beloved child of God. Spots are limited, so please register by the deadline!
Spots are limited, so please register by March 1, 2026.
Montreat Middle School Conference 2026
June 15-19, 2026
Where: Montreat Middle School Conference (in Maryville, TN)
For: Junior High / Middle School Youth [those who have completed 5th-8th grade by the summer of 2026] & Adult leaders who will serve as chaperones.
Deadline: March 1 (spots are limited)
We are excited to return to Montreat Middle School Conference with our junior high /middle school youth! We will travel to Maryville, TN where we will connect with other youth, participate in small groups, recreation, engaging music, keynotes, and worship. This is a middle school conference held at Maryville College and gives our junior high and middle schoolers an opportunity to deepen their faith while connecting to the larger church.
Spots are limited, so please register by March 1, 2026.
There are three ways to pay for youth ministry events and trips
1) Pay online through the event-specific registration form.
2) Pay Online here.
3) You can pay for events by mailing a check addressed to the “Presbytery of Arkansas” (9221 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72227) with your name/church name and event on the memo line.
Also, if you are a church that offers financial support for youth events and have any questions, please reach out to Sarah (arpres.ateam@gmail.com) to work out the details!