SEEK 2024

Making Missionary Disciples Track

January 1-5, 2024 | Join parishioners, FOCUS Alumni, mission partners, parish priests, and ordinary Catholics who want to make a difference in their community as we hear from today’s top Catholic speakers, spend time in prayer and fellowship, and explore practical ways to witness to the Gospel in your parish, household, and greater community.

SEEK 2024

Making Missionary Disciples Track

January 1-5, 2024 | Join parishioners, FOCUS Alumni, mission partners, parish priests, and ordinary Catholics who want to make a difference in their community as we hear from today’s top Catholic speakers, spend time in prayer and fellowship, and explore practical ways to witness to the Gospel in your parish, household, and greater community.

The ArchKCK Office of Adult Evangelization invites you to join us in a pilgrimage to St. Louis for this incredible gathering.

FAQ

Everything you need to know for the experience of a lifetime at SEEK 2024.

  • SEEK24 will be held January 1–5, 2024 at the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis.
  • The Making Missionary Disciples Track at SEEK24 is an opportunity for you and your family, friends, parishioners and fellow Catholics from around the country to take the next step in missionary discipleship. Join parishioners, FOCUS Alumni, mission partners, parish priests, and ordinary Catholics who want to make a difference in their community as we hear from today’s top Catholic speakers, spend time in prayer and fellowship, and explore practical ways to witness to the Gospel in your parish, household, and greater community. 

  • For more information, you can visit The Making Missionary Disciples Track at SEEK24.
  • The Making Missionary Disciples Track is for Catholics who long to see their parish, diocese, family or community experience deep transformation in Jesus Christ and who desire to be a part of the solution.
  • It is designed for priests, bishops, diocesan and parish staff, FOCUS alumni, parishioners and benefactors.
  • Transportation will be provided if there are at least 40 people interested in traveling by charter bus round trip from KC to St. Louis. 
  • Cost per person to travel by charter bus to/from St. Louis will be $125 per person. This avoids any additional personal charges for overnight parking at downtown St. Louis hotels (between $30-60 per night).
  • Childcare will be available each full day of conference (January 2 – 4) from 8 am to 5 pm. Childcare services are open to all children aged 18 months to 10 years, while space permits.

  • Additional registration through our partner vendor is required. Details will be sent to those who opt-in during their SEEK registration.

  • Cost: $60 for 1 child, $120 for 2+ children for all 3 days of care. This cost for the service is in addition to the conference registration fee for children aged 3 and up. The cost includes babysitting for all three days. Day passes are not available.

  • FOCUS works to subsidize 80-90% of the cost of this service to ensure our families can experience SEEK.

Cost Outlay (Conference and lodging costs are separate)

  • Conference Fee
    • Includes all five conference days w/ lunch: (does not include lodging)
      • Early Bird: $399 - ends on October 25th at 3pm.
      • Standard: $425 - October  26 - November 29 (must be received in our office by 3pm)
      • Late: $499 - after November 29th until January 1st
  • Cancellation Policy
    • By November 30, 2023: If the registrant contacts the Office of Adult Evangelization (Emily Lopez or Karla Melgar) by email to request a refund, they will be eligible for a full refund of any payment received.

    • Between December 1-14, 2023: If the registrant contacts the Office of Adult Evangelization (Emily Lopez or Karla Melgar) by email to request a refund, they will be eligible for a full refund of payment minus $100 per registrant.

    • After December 15, 2023: Payments made for conference registration, lodging and/or transportation is non-refundable.

  • Lodging Details (TBD)
  • Attendees will be responsible for payment of registration & lodging to the Office of Adult Evangelization.
  • We have a limited number of spaces and will close registration once those are filled - save money and a space by registering early!

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 SEEK24 app and access to our discounted hotel room block
  • A one-of-a-kind encounter with Jesus Christ and the Church through the sacraments

Payment

Payment for SEEK24 here!

Emily Lopez

Director of Adult Evangelization

Here to Serve You

Karla Melgar

Consultant for Evangelization

Lee McMahon

Consultant for Evangelization

Dcn. Dana Nearmyer

Director of Evangelization

Here to Serve You

Feel free to reach out to any of our team members using their contact information below.

Deacon Dana Nearmyer

ArchKCK Director of Evangelization

Deacon Dana Nearmyer heads up the Office of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. His role is to serve pastors and parish leaders in the area of Evangelization.

Emily Lopez

Lead Consultant for Adult Evangelization

Emily partners with pastors and lay leaders to talk with them about the their parish identity, their vision, their parish’s strengths and weaknesses, and how they see evangelization being improved in their community.

Karla Melgar

CONSULTANT FOR EVANGELIZATION

Karla is excited to be part of the Evangelization team; to share her experience in collaboration with others and serve as a bridge between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities.

Lee McMahon

CONSULTANT FOR EVANGELIZATION

With an extensive background in media and digital content creation, Lee is looking forward to partnering with pastors and parish leaders to provide them with the tools they need to fulfill the great commission.