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!

MOTR Info Sheet (PDF)

conference details

July, 7-9 & July 8-10
Lititz, PA
July 11-13
Akron, OH
July 15-17
Columbus, OH
July 18-20
Goshen, IN

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2021 Schedule
Momentum On The Road

July 7-8
July 8-10

Grace Church,
Lititz, PA

July 11 - 13

Grace Church,
Akron, OH

July 15 - 17

Grace Polaris Church,
Columbus, OH

July 18 - 20

Grace Community Church,
Goshen, IN

Daily Schedule

Day 1

6:30 – 7:00
Doors Open / Pre-Session

7:00 – 8:30
Evening Session

8:30
Youth Group Time

Day 2

9:00
Doors Open / Pre-session

9:30-11:00
Main Session

11:30 - 12:30
Training Tracks

12:45
Box Lunch Meal Plan Served

2:00
Art Classes
Group Games
Open Play Activities

5:00
Dinner Meal Plan Served

6:30 – 7:00
Doors Open / Pre-Session

7:00 – 8:30
Evening Session

8:30
Youth Group Time

Day 3

Youth Group Ministry Day

July 10 (Lititz) & July 17 (Columbus)
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Parent/Adult Track

July 13 (Akron) & July 20 (Goshen)
6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Parent/Adult Track

Lititz Option 1
July 7-8

The schedule for Day 1 of our first Lititz dates mimics Day 2 of the listed schedule with the closing session on July 8 at 10:00 a.m. The meal plan covers lunch and dinner on Day 1.

Groups can choose to use the rest of the day on July 8 for ministry or create a Day 3 of ministry.

The parent track will be offered Saturday, July 10.

Speakers And Worship

Speaking at MOTR Indiana

Speaking at MOTR Columbus, OH

Speaking at all MOTR locations

Speaking at MOTR Lititz, PA & Akron, OH

Leading worship at all MOTR Locations

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).

Unique to this year, chosen students will advance to being featured on Momentum’s Instagram and Facebook accounts. Select students will be invited to be showcased on the main stage at one Momentum On the Road location.

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 any Momentum On the Road location is $99.

The full ticket price is due at the time of registration and the cost will not have incremental increases over time.

As space is limited due to COVID regulations, bulk tickets are available for groups to purchase in order to secure enough space for their students. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

MOTR Info Sheet (PDF)

How to Register with Reserved Tickets

What's Included

Sessions
On Campus Activities
Ministry Opportunities
In Depth Tracks

A meal plan ($18) is available for lunch and dinner on Day 2 for groups who want to stay on campus to eat.

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 On The Road will offer sessions, in-depth breakout tracks, afternoon fun options, hands-on ministry in each MOTR location.

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