Every year, around 400 youth leaders from across the North Island gather in Rotorua over King’s Birthday Weekend for KB.

What is KB?
KB is a training and equipping weekend for youth leaders. It’s designed to refresh you, build your skills, and connect you with others serving in youth ministry.

When & Where
 📍 Rotorua
 📅 King’s Birthday Weekend (Friday night – Monday afternoon)

Who is it for?

• Volunteer youth leadership teams

• Paid youth pastors and workers

• Anyone serving with young people in Baptist churches 

What to Expect

• Worship and Bible teaching

• Practical youth ministry focused seminars and workshops

• Space to connect with other leaders

• Meals, fun, time to bond as teams and time to rest

Why Come?
Youth ministry is better when we learn, grow, and serve together. KB is a chance to be encouraged in your faith, sharpened as a leader, and connected with the wider Baptist and youth ministry whānau.