Event Info | THIRST SYC

THE LINE UP

Keynote Speaker
Leo Robinson II
Leo is a Christ following Husband, father, pastor and friend. He is currently the Lead Pastor at Good Church in Flint, MI. This is a growing church that he and his wife Miosha planted in 2019. Leo has captured students' attention as he shares the Word of God and leads them to know our Lord & Savior.
Worship Band
AU Movement
AU Movement is a worship collective out of Anderson University in Anderson, IN. This diverse group of students from around the world are united in a passion for worship and a heart for the Church. They lead worship in campus chapel services, local churches, and youth retreats. Through constant prayer, original songwriting, and a heart of humility, this group is excited to gather with the greater Church as we remember no matter what we face, the Kingdom of God is in our midst.
Woman of the Hour (Director)
Angela Mitchell
Angie and her husband, Keith, serve at New Beginnings Church of God in Meadville, PA, where their love for Jesus and His people shapes their ministry. Passionate about seeing young people encounter the real Jesus, Angie joyfully serves youth leaders across the region through WPA’s THIRST State Youth Convention. She is grateful for the community behind THIRST—loved ones, volunteers, and student leaders whose willing hands and servant hearts create a place where a generation hungry for more can encounter the One who satisfies.

Sunday

9 am Called to Ministry? Room 100
9:30 am Doors open
10 am Closing Session - Main 4
12 Noon Until next year - XOXO

Saturday PM

12:30 pm Breakout - Session 1
1:30 pm Breakout - Session 2
2:30 - 7 pm Free Time*
7 pm Doors open
7:30 pm Evening Session - Main 3
11 pm Hotel quiet hours
12 Midnight THIRST curfew

*Dinner not provided by THIRST. Please be sure to plan on eating with your youth groups according to your preferences during this time.

Saturday AM

9:30 am Doors open
10 am Morning Session - Main 2
11:45 am Lunch

Friday PM

8:30 pm Doors open
9 pm Opening Session - Main 1
11 pm Hotel quiet hours
12 Midnight THIRST curfew*

*(All students & leaders to be in designated rooms by 12 midnight unless previously discussed with THIRST staff / personnel)

Friday -

Pre Service

4 pm Arrival & Hotel check-in
6 - 8 pm Registration opens to leaders for students in convention center lobby

Schedule

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Ministry Partnerships

Ministry Partners have the opportunity to connect with students by sharing how they can get involved with different organizations in their future. Each partner will have a booth space in the Main Hall and a moment to share about their org from the Main Stage. It's a great way to connect students to the places of their future and you get to be a part of that!

If you or your organization are interested in joining us through our Ministry Partnership Program, please submit an interest form below - We can't wait to Partner with you!

Ministry Partner Application

Ministry Partner
Whitehall Camp & Conference Center
Our mission is to provide quality facilities as a ministry tool with a servant’s heart to help people find the Lord, refresh their faith, train and equip for ministry, or simply relax in God’s creation.

See us to chat about Youth Camps, Counseling, & Joining our "Yellow Shirt" Program as Seasonal Staff
Ministry Partner
Trellis
Through a multi-faceted, comprehensive approach, we are equipping the next generation of church leaders to start new life cycles in churches around the world. Our team is made up of practitioners who are passionate about equipping the next generation.

Through the 3 pillars of Empowering, Education, and Equipping, Trellis is seeking to intersect those God has called into ministry with the necessary training and resources they need.
Ministry Partner
Intern Academy
For years, we have heard about the deep need for leaders in the church. We have seen churches go for years without leaders in key roles because there are none to hire. We have developed resources and are constantly developing and training ourselves to better the training that we pass along.

Our internships are in churches, ministries, and non-profits all over the country and we can’t wait to see how leaders grow in and through these internships!