Momentum Youth Conference

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Life-Changing Sessions
Hands-On Ministry

Momentum is an annual, national youth conference for students in 6th-12th grade. We are about connecting youth to God, helping them to understand where they belong in God’s kingdom and how they can know God’s purpose for their lives. Momentum Youth Conference creates an atmosphere conducive to learning, listening, serving, and following Jesus.

Students come to this experience expecting to encounter God, to be challenged in their faith, to learn and be reminded of truth from God's Word, to strengthen their relationships with their youth group and peers, and to have lots of fun!

conference details

July 19-24
Marion, IN
Indiana Wesleyan University

Registration Opens Feb 1

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Be A
VOLUNTEER

We love volunteers who make the Momentum experience possible. On the road in 2021, we'll need volunteers in each location to serve in various ways.

Volunteer

Ministry at Momentum

Ministry opportunities at Momentum are transferable experiences that act as a catalyst for students to be ON MISSION at home.

Hand & Heart Impact

In all of our partnerships we strive for a “hand and heart” impact.

Hand: We work with our hands and accomplish a task that serves people and shows them that we care.

Heart: We talk with whoever we can as we serve or before and after with the intention to share the Gospel and plant seeds.

We teach simple acronyms and methods in main sessions to help students know how to start conversations and simply share the hope that they have.

Momentum's
Got Talent

At Momentum, students are encouraged to practice skills and talents. Momentum’s Got Talent is an opportunity for students to be critiqued by our panel and showcased at Momentum (in many fields whether performance-based or not).

Students can start entering Momentum’s Got Talent on April 15 by sending their submission video or photos of their original artwork and their entry form to momentum@buildmomentum.org.

Guidelines & Entry Forms

Cost and
Registration

The cost for Momentum in 2020 was $473. Our cost for 2022 will be similar and continue to include housing, all programming, and lunch and dinner. (Breakfast is available for an optional $25). The cost for Momentum Youth Conference 2022 will be announced soon!

Registration opens February 1.

Students and youth workers register themselves individually and select their church as their home church in our registration system.

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What's Included

Sessions

On Campus Activities

Ministry Opportunities

In Depth Tracks

Housing On Campus

Lunch and Dinner

Experience Momentum
Daily Schedule

Tuesday:

Opening evening session
Open play activities
Youth Group Debrief Meeting

Wednesday – Saturday:

Breakfast (optional)
Morning prayer focus (optional)
Morning Session
Break Out, In Depth Tracks
Lunch
Afternoon Events

Themed 5K

Slip and Slide

Art Classes

Group Games

Intramural Sports Tournaments

Open Play Activities

Ministry opportunities (serve off campus)

Dinner
Evening Session
Youth Group Debrief Meeting

Sunday:

Breakfast (optional)
Departure

Why Momentum Starts Here

Momentum is a well-rounded experience that we believe God will use to change your students' lives in powerful ways!

Momentum offers sessions, in-depth breakout tracks, afternoon fun options, and hands-on ministry opportunities.

Students meet peers from other churches and they grow tremendously in their relationships within their own youth group.

Momentum sets the stage for your youth group going into the school year. It’s not just a “mountain top experience,” it’s a launching point designed to help your group build momentum for the rest of your year.

Values of
Momentum Youth Conference

Momentum offers ministry projects for youth groups to participate with throughout the week. Each afternoon, youth groups can choose to go off campus and serve the community in various ways. We focus on serving in tangible ways for students to be challenged to pray, share their story, and talk about what God has done in their lives.

When students serve together at Momentum with their local youth group it helps them see that ministry can be done in their own communities when they return home.

We believe in the local church and youth group and its impact in the lives of students in ongoing relationships while at Momentum and at home.

Each night includes a “youth group time” when leaders debrief with their students about what they experienced that day in sessions, power tracks, ministry, etc. Youth pastors tell us this is one of their favorite times at Momentum – processing all that God is doing with their students.

Groups are housed together per gender in dorms which creates a great atmosphere for groups to bond. Housing and meals are on the same campus as afternoon events, sessions, seminars, etc. which allows youth workers to spend more time with their students and less time with logistics of meals and transporting their groups.

Momentum is a packed week, not only with amazing sessions, opportunities to serve, time with your youth group, and quality training, but also with afternoon events! Each afternoon we offer a variety of fun options for students to participate in including art classes, group games, sports tournaments, open play options, indoor options, 5Ks, and more!

You’ll always be able to find something to do and fun interaction between students at Momentum!

Photo Gallery

students covered in bubbles - fun at conference

students waving and smiling - fun at conference

students dancing - Momentum Ministry Partners

Todd | Youth Pastor

“Our students come back motivated to put their faith into action. We see this in how they serve and their intentionality in reaching their friends at school. I honestly believe Momentum Youth Conference is the best conference for young people.”

- Todd Shoemaker, Grace Church, Akron, OH

Sean | National Speaker

“Momentum is a game-changing experience to help students understand and live their faith.”

- Sean McDowell

Cody | Youth Pastor

“Momentum is a great catalyst for our student ministry and sets the tone for what the rest of our year will look like. The presence is felt and lasting relationships are built. It's always one the first things to go on our calendar.”

- Cody Ray, Connection Christian Church, York, PA

Greg | Dare to Share CEO

“If you want your students to experience a deeper connection with God and a greater love for the lost, send them to Momentum.”

- Greg Stier