Northern California || Partner Event
IGNITION POWERED BY STUDENT LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY
Acts 2 Network | 1275 Harbor Bay Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94502
$42 by May 2, 2025
$49 by June 14, 2025
$59 by August 29, 2025
$69 Walk Up Rate
$25 for Adults
IGNITION Powered by Student Leadership University
The Ignition Powered by Student Leadership University is a two-day weekend experience for middle and high school students designed to intentionally create an environment where students can EXALT Christ through Christ-centered worship, ENGAGE through biblical teaching, and be EQUIPPED with the necessary tools needed to be salt and light for their generation.
M O M E N T S
God has granted us a gift that is infinitely valuable: life. And with this life, He invites us to take part in a grand adventure, a journey that has no comparison. Following Jesus is all about sojourning well through this broken world until, finally, we cross over from this life to eternal life and arrive on the shores of the heaven country. The writer of Hebrews calls us strangers and pilgrims on earth or transients in this world. This year at IGNITION, our goal is to rediscover the heart of this sacred journey by retracing some of the most significant moments in the Apostle Paul’s life…and focus on the most significant moments in our own lives. As the psalmist wrote,“Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage (Psalm 84:5, CSB).”Therefore, throughout the weekend we will identify the four most important MOMENTS in our journey:
- Salvation : The moment we reach up to Jesus
- Calling : The moment we reach into use our gifts
- Community : The moment we reach out to others
- Home : The moment we reach home to heaven
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! We have several opportunities for you to partner with us. Click here to learn more and click here to apply. All applications must be received by December 8, 2023. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
Any new group is allowed up to two free adult registrations for the primary youth pastor + their spouse as a special gift from the LIFT Team. A new primary student pastor who is attending for the first time has the opportunity to attend The LIFT Tour for free regardless of whether they bring a group or not. Anyone wanting to take advantage of this must call 407-248-0300 ext. 20 before making payment for the group to receive the discount. Please email us here if you would like to attend LIFT and are not planning to bring a group. We would like to help you make arrangements and provide you with some more information.
No. Meals are not included in your registration. For certain cities (typically cities on a A Schedule), we will have partners that offer box lunches for purchase on Saturday. In those cities, all group leaders will receive information by email when group lunches for order are available.
Yes, for some cities we will post in late fall a hotel with a discounted rate for The LIFT Tour groups. You will need to contact and book the hotel rooms directly through the hotel. All payment and booking questions will go through the hotel as well. Check the website of the LIFT city that you are interested in to see if we have a group hotel option posted.
We typically look at dates & cities 12-18 months in advance. With most LIFT Tour host sites, there are at least 10 churches that make up a network who agree to bring at least 800 students collaboratively. If you are interested in hosting The LIFT Tour, please fill out our host application here.
Our pricing structure for Spring 2024 is as follows:
- $42 until September 1st
- $49 until November 10th
- $59 until 2 weeks prior to event – after that based on availability
- $69 Walk Up Rate
- Adults are always $25
Special Note: Instead of paying the full amount when you register, we will have a $10 per student non-refundable deposit to hold your spots. The final payment for the event will be due 45 days before the event.
We think families are great, and time together is important. Yet, this event is only for middle and high school students and their adult leaders. We want everyone to have the best experience possible at this event, so please make arrangements to leave your children under 10 years old at home or arrange for childcare while you serve or attend the event.
We need to receive all checks within 10 business days of your registration date. Your registration will be “pending” until we receive payment. If you are registering near a deadline mark, please make sure your check is mailed and postmarked by that deadline date.
Please mail all checks to Student Leadership University, 1560 N Orange Ave Suite 200, Winter Park, FL 32789
If you have more than 100 students attending, please call 407-248-0300 ext.15 or email us here, for group pricing options.
At The LIFT Tour, there will be four Gospel-centered messages that cater to both middle and high schoolers, high energy worship, built-in, optional time for small group discussions, and a weekend experience that will inspire your students to be the best version of themselves, leaning into who God created them to be.
The vision of SLU is one that is optimistically looking forward towards the goal of empowering, enabling, and equipping students around the globe to rise to the call of leadership along with training students to be able to adequately respond to the challenges presented by an increasingly pluralistic and postmodern culture. Our vision is to train up a generation of leaders who will effectively engage their world on all levels with a contagious passion for Christ in a manner that is also full of both grace and truth. Our vision is to change the world…one student at a time.
Our four cumulative experiences take students behind the scenes of Orlando or San Antonio (101), Washington D.C. (201), Europe (301), and the Holy Land (401) to learn the essence of leadership.
For the past 18 years, The LIFT Tour (formerly Leadership Rocks) has provided Student Leadership University with the opportunity to influence tens of thousands of students to maximize their impact with gospel-centered preaching, worship, and a focus on leadership development. The LIFT Tour provides platforms for students from across a community to gather together in a singular location from differing backgrounds, denominations, ethnic groups, churches, and schools to worship Christ and be challenged by Scripture.
- Conference Admission for 4 Sessions
- Show or concert with the weekend artist
- Listening guide for every participant
The LIFT Tour registration online will be turned off when we reach full capacity for the event or at the close of business at 5:00 pm EST two weeks prior to the event.
Anyone over 18 years old who the church identifies as a chaperone, volunteer, or part-time/full-time staff member. Adults are always $25.
Students in middle-high school, youth pastors, youth workers, educators, and teachers. This event is designed for students 6-12th grade who are unfamiliar with church, regular church goers, and those passionately pursuing their Savior.
Regardless of reason, cancellations and transfers cost Student Leadership University. To offset these costs, the following fees will apply. In fairness to others, we cannot make exceptions.
Cancellation Fees:
- 45 days or more before program: Deposit will be lost
- 30-44 days before program: 50% of the total cost of the program will be forfeited
- Less than 30 days before program: 100% of the total cost of the program will be forfeited
Payment deadline: A deposit of $10 is due at the time of registration. All remaining balances are due 45 days before conference. Any registration not paid in full by this day will incur a $25 late fee.
To cancel a registration, please email [email protected].