ASCENT 2027 Theme: SHINE

Something is happening in this generation, and we believe it creates an incredible opportunity for the Church. For years, much of the conversation around teenagers and faith has focused on young people walking away from Christianity, declining church attendance, and growing mistrust of institutions. And while some of those challenges are very real, they don’t

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SAVE THE DATE: ASCENT 2027! 🚨

It’s official… ASCENT is coming back in 2027! Mark your calendars, tell your youth group, start the countdown, and maybe begin mentally preparing yourself for unlimited Pepsi. 📅 June 26–30, 2027 📍 The Crossing Retreat Center — Lexington, Nebraska After an incredible ASCENT 2026, we’re heading back to The Crossing for another week of worship,

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570 Chickens?! Our offering total was the highest ever!

What an incredible summer! As we look back on Kids Camp, Jr. High Camp, and ASCENT 2026, we have so much to celebrate—not only because of what God did in the lives of campers, but also because of the incredible generosity shown through our missions offering. Together, campers, counselors, adult leaders, churches, and staff gave

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ASCENT 2026 Recap (by the numbers)

ASCENT 2026 is officially in the books, and what an incredible week it was! This year marked a brand-new chapter as we gathered for the first time at The Crossing Retreat Center in Lexington, Nebraska. Moving to a new location always comes with a little uncertainty, but by the end of the week, there was

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