Grab Your Friends: Ignition 2026 NorCal Is Almost Here!!
Two days. Good food. Loud worship. A basketball tournament. And a real shot at figuring out what God wants for your life. Ignition NorCal is October 23–24, and you're invited, whether you come with your youth group, on your own, or with a crew of friends.
This year's theme is Step Out: out of your comfort zone, past your fears, and into what God has for you. Inviting a friend is a great first step.
When: Fri 6–10 PM · Sat 10 AM–9 PM Who: Grades 7–12 Where: 1275 Harbor Bay Parkway Alameda, Ca 94502
What you'll do
Three main sessions: Calling, Fears, and Salvation, Lordship & Commitment. Get ready to Step Out like Jesus called Peter.
Night Market both nights: Epic food from our vendors, outdoor games and music.
Workshops on Saturday Go deeper on topics you care about. [Rejection Therapy, Why Christianity?, Better Conversations, and others]
Apologetics Booths & Fully Immersive Gospel Experience.
Who's on stage
Kyle Gray, Word of Life
A Word of Life camp veteran since 1999 who's all about helping students meet Jesus.
DA Horton, CBU
Professor, author of nine books, and someone who spent years using rap to teach Scripture.
Roy Lo, Area Youth Ministry
Went from atheist to Jesus-follower in college, then from patent lawyer to pastor.
Plus worship with a member of the Vertical Worship team and a set from Christian hip-hop artist WhatupRG, whose single "God Made a Way" got a remix with Lecrae.
Coming on your own?
You don't need a big group to come. Grab a ticket, show up, and you'll meet students from all over NorCal.
[Confirm: registration steps and parent permission for students registering without a youth group]
Better yet, bring your friends
Invite a friend from outside your youth group and your ticket drops to $20 while theirs is free. Got a friend who doesn't go to church? This is an easy, low-pressure way to bring them along.
Get your ticket at ignitionstudents.org/norcal
Follow @area.youth for updates, or email info@ignitionstudents.org with questions.
Partners and sponsors
Ignition is powered by the California Southern Baptist Convention, The Global Leadership Summit Next Gen, Dare 2 Share, Word of Life, and Area Youth Ministry.
