Making Missionary Disciples Track

There is a lot of talk in the Church today about evangelization and missionary discipleship, but what does it look like and how do you live it?

 

The Making Missionary Disciples Track at SEEK shares practical vision for leading others to Jesus and the Catholic Church and forming missionary disciples.

The Making Missionary Disciples Track, exclusively in Columbus and Denver, is for YOU!

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Christ Calls Every Catholic to His Mission

Every Catholic is called to Christ’s mission—to make disciples of all nations by bringing the good news of His mercy and salvation to the ends of the earth.
 
The heart of the Making Missionary Disciples Track is the model of Jesus Christ and the Church’s vision for living as a missionary disciple—and each year we focus on a different theme, dive into different topics, and have a new keynote speaker.

The Making Missionary Disciples Track at SEEK

 

INSPIRING VISION FROM THE HEART OF THE CHURCH

Receive formation in the Catholic Church’s vision for missionary discipleship.

FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION IN THIS GENERATION

Gain greater competence and confidence to live as a missionary disciple in your parish, family, workplace, and local community.

Simply add the “Making Missionary Disciples Track” in registration at no additional cost.

“If you want to learn about God and what God has to offer to you, to me, this is the place to come.” 

– AINSLEY BRUCE WALTER, Past Participant

The Making Missionary Disciples Training Workshops

Receive training in evangelization and discipleship in the Making Missionary Disciples Training workshops. 

PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS TO LEAD OTHERS TO CHRIST

Be equipped with practical training and learn skills to lead others to encounter Jesus Christ.

This year we had over 40 parishes sign up to come together to learn…The Making Missionary Disciples Track really is a launchpad for mission.

– BRIAN MILLER, Director of Evangelization and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of St. Louis

The Making Missionary Disciples Track easily fits into the morning SEEK schedule.

Designed to allow participation in daily Mass, afternoon general impact sessions, powerful evening keynotes, and uplifting entertainment.

The Making Missionary Disciples Track is January 2, 3, and 4, beginning after daily Mass with complimentary coffee at 10:00 am and concludes each day at 12:15 pm at the start of the adult lunch break.

FAQs

Every Catholic is called to Christ’s mission—to make disciples of all nations by bringing the good news of His mercy and salvation to the ends of the earth.

Whether you are a priest, parent, young adult, grandparent, OCIA catechist, small group leader, youth minister, seminarian, diocesan leader, or a Catholic who desires to share the faith with others—the Making Missionary Disciples Track at SEEK is for you!

Catholics of all ages and professions who want to see their parishes and dioceses transformed for Jesus Christ should bring a friend and opt-in to the Making Missionary Disciples Track at SEEK.

No, there is no additional cost for joining the Making Missionary Disciples Track.

There are limited spots, and we expect to sell out, but the Making Missionary Disciples Track and the Making Missionary Disciples Training workshops can be opted into for no additional cost during registration. Sign up today!

Our discounted hotel blocks at each SEEK location will be available to book in Fall 2025. If you register now, you will receive an email when hotel rooms are available to book.

We recommend booking flights early to keep travel costs down. Ideally, look for flights that arrive before 2 pm local time on January 1 and leave after 2 pm on January 5.

You will need to check in for SEEK, check into your hotel, and grab dinner before the opening Mass on January 1, so arriving earlier in the day can lead to a more relaxed first day of SEEK.

For driving, research parking options near the convention center/venue and reserve a spot ahead of time, if applicable.

Columbus, OH: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Denver, CO: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019

Fort Worth, TX: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051

SEEK25 was the first year that SEEK sold out at one of our regional locations. This year, we anticipate that SEEK may sell out at any of our three locations. To ensure you reserve your spot, we recommend registering as early as possible!

If the location is sold out, this will be noted within registration and on the SEEK website. There will be a limited waitlist at the sold-out location.

Every Event Pass includes the following:

·  Lunch each full day of the conference

·  Entrance to all sessions with in-demand Catholic speakers

·  Access to evening concerts and entertainment

·  Conference resources, such as the SEEK app and access to our discounted hotel room block

·  A one-of-a-kind encounter with Jesus Christ and the Church through the sacraments

·  Access to the vibrant Mission Way expo hall featuring incredible vendors, live podcasts, and more

Only a $25 deposit is required to register today! On the Payment page, be sure to click ‘Partial Payment’ to set your payment amount. This is a non-refundable deposit according to our Cancellation Policy.Accordion Content

Absolutely! While the heart of the Making Missionary Disciples Track will always remain the same—the model of Jesus Christ and the Church’s vision for living as a missionary disciple—each year we focus on a different theme, topics, and have a new keynote speaker for the Making Missionary Disciples Track.

The Making Missionary Disciples Training workshops also have different topics and trainers each year to sharpen your skills in order to cooperate with the Holy Spirit more effectively to bring more souls to Christ.

As we gather together from around the country you will leave inspired and encouraged and be a sign of hope for others on mission.

For a fee, childcare will be available in Columbus during each full day of SEEK (Jan. 2, 3, and 4). Children 18 months and older can enjoy snacks, play, catechesis, and more. There are also nap accommodations for toddlers.

During registration, you can indicate that you want more information from the SEEK childcare partner. Once finalized, details will be sent to you later this year.

Families will have the option to purchase one $85 SEEK26 Event Pass* to bring a babysitter for Denver or Fort Worth (*limit one per family; covers just an Event Pass, not travel or lodging).

Yes, we’ve put together a resource that captures all of this and more. Check it out here!

The Making Missionary Disciples track is for diocesan and parish leaders from across the country – clergy, DRE’s, youth ministers, sacramental prep leaders, volunteer small group leaders and ordinary Catholics of all ages and professions who want to see their parishes and dioceses transformed for Jesus Christ.

During registration, you will have the choice to opt-in to the Making Missionary Disciples Track and Training + Small Group. While this is not required, we highly encourage it if you want to get the most hands-on application of real-world evangelization! 

You will be trained by experts who have lived missionary discipleship in the parish, receive a training workbook, and gain practical experience teaching others in your group. If you choose not to participate in the Small Group, you can attend Impact Sessions on prayer, evangelization in the parish, family life, and more! 

Perhaps as a FOCUS alum formed in missionary discipleship on campus or a diocesan or parish leader who has attended other trainings on evangelization, you are asking if you should participate in the Making Missionary Track. Other trainings and conferences do a great job teaching basic evangelization skills but rarely is the emphasis on equipping missionary disciples who can not only teach others but who can cooperate with the Holy Spirit to raise up leaders and send disciples to make more disciples. Our unique small-group training approach focuses on teaching teachers who will make a generational impact.

SEEK is an opportunity to gather with thousands of other leaders like you to learn from the method modeled by Christ to reach the world starting in your home, parish, and local community. Be encouraged in mission by gathering with others who have a heart for those not yet living a life of discipleship.

Yes! We want to encourage parishes to bring a group of leaders to be trained and participate in a Making Missionary Disciples training small group together. That’s why we offer parish pack event passes for groups of six non-student attendees. Contact us for more information.

We believe that the SEEK conference experience and practical tools you will be equipped with through the Making Missionary Disciples Track + Small Group Training are well worth the time investment! If you work for a parish, ministry, or other faith-based organization consider asking your employer to consider this as professional development.

Late arrivals or early departures are not ideal, but will still allow for participation in the main content of SEEK.

Register

Experience SEEK and connect with thousands of people seeking to hear the call and live differently. There’s something in store for you at SEEK!

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Booking for a Group

  1. Request your sub-block by October 25th using this link.
  2. Confirm your desire to use group housing; set up your hotel portal login (provided by our housing partner, HPN Global) to begin uploading your rooming lists or send a specialized booking link to your members of your group so they can book their rooms.
  3. Update your needed hotel room quantity per the outlined group block policy. Be sure to cancel any unused rooms prior to the conference or you will be charged no show fees by the hotel.

Important Notes

  • The cost of your hotel room is not included in your registration.
  • You will be required to enter a credit card to guarantee your reservation, but no deposit is required upon booking. Group Payment is available if organized with our housing partners HPN Global in advance.
  • Blocks are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The sooner you request your block, the better chance you have of being placed in a hotel of your choice. The assigned hotel having desired amenities is not guaranteed.
  • Submitting a request is not a commitment; it is an expression of interest in group housing.
  • When submitting your request, estimate high on how many rooms you will need, especially if you are not traveling with a set number of people and may later need to add rooms (it is easier to drop rooms than add.
  • Request any additional rooms by November 15. Please note that it may not be possible to fulfill your request due to availability.

Booking Individual Hotel Rooms

Upon completing your SEEK registration, you’ll be able to continue on to the SEEK hotel portal to book your hotel accommodations. If you’d prefer to book at a later date, you can also go back to the hotel portal using the link in your SEEK confirmation email.

In the portal, select the property you’d like to stay in and enter the information for yourself and any guests in your room, including your SEEK confirmation number. SEEK’s housing partner, HPN Global, will send an acknowledgement email of your hotel booking once confirmed.

Important Notes

  • The cost of your hotel room is not included in your registration. See below for an overview of available rates.
  • You will be required to enter a credit card to guarantee your reservation, but no deposit is required upon booking.
  • It is recommended to book your hotel by December 15, but for best availability, book your room as soon as possible. Hotels will fill up as the conference approaches.
  • If you are no longer able to attend, you will need to cancel your hotel reservation separately from cancelling your conference registration to avoid being charged no-show fees.
  • You’ll be able to list any special requests during the booking process.
  • Upon completion of your booking, you will receive an acknowledgement email from our housing partners HPN. You can access your booking directly through this email to make any changes or cancellations. After December 15, email HPN email for any changes or
    cancellations.
  • When you arrive onsite for SEEK, be prepared to put down a credit card for incidentals and to pay for your room at the end of your stay.