National Summit
July 30 - August 1, 2026
Charlotte, NC
A gathering for collegiate & young adult communities and movements who are longing for revival and renewal on their campuses and in their cities.
CONSUMED BY CHRIST
This year’s theme, Consumed by Christ, calls us to surrender every part of our lives to the overwhelming power of God’s love. A love that fully takes over our hearts, minds, souls, and lives. Jesus commands us to love God with everything we are, but this love begins with Him. As 1 John 4:10 reminds us, “This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to take away our sins.” God’s love is a Consuming Fire—holy, purifying, and life-changing. Hebrews 12:29 declares, “Our God is a consuming fire,” refining us and empowering us to live fully surrendered to Him. Just as the Holy Spirit ignited the disciples and early Church at Pentecost, we are called to let His fire burn within us, compelling us to carry His mission to the world.
Contributers
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Brian Williams
Hope City Church
Columbus, OH -
Keithen Schwahn
Church of the City
New York City, NY -
Jessica Avery
Awakening Project
Lexington, KY -
Ethan Mizell
Circuit Riders
Huntington Beach, CA -
Lo Alaman
Urban Hymnal
Houston, TX -
Tre' Giles
Alpha USA
Colorado Springs, CO -
Gerald Murphy
Garden City Church
Columbus, OH -
DeAngelo Moss
Free By Truth
Nashville, TN -
Lucy Hughes
Ignite Movement
Birmingham, AL -
Skyler Farley
Ignite Movement
Charlotte, NC -
Corey Paxton
Ignite Movement
Raleigh, NC -
Niko Peele
Ignite Movement
Raleigh, NC
Why We Gather?
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We gather to exalt Jesus over our generation, university campuses, and cities.
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It’s easy to get lost in the crowd in today’s attractional and curated conference environments. We intentionally build our gatherings in a way to cultivate meaningful connections for people across different cities, states, campuses, and communities.
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We believe God is not only raising up Gospel-shaped individuals who are going to make a meaningful impact in the world. He is raising up powerful communities who are going to change the world. We believe Christian community is God’s vehicle for awakening and renewal on our college campuses and in our cities. Our desire is to see communities strengthened with fresh vision and faith for their community, campus, city, and generation. Imagine the implications of hearts collectively marked — this is our prayer.
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God is at work in our generation! We believe He invites each us to join in what He is doing by inviting renewal/revival into our hearts and contexts. As we gather, our prayer is that a fresh move of God’s Spirit would catalyze resilient faith in our hearts that would impact our generation and future generations to come.
Gathering Host
Meet your Heads of Hangouts — Agok, Regin, Kitan, and Rony — our Gathering Guides and champions of community.
They’re here to help curate meaningful moments of connection, fun, and belonging throughout the weekend. Be sure to spend time with them at the Pre-Gathering & Late Night Hangouts, Friday Food Truck Rodeo, and in-between sessions.
Gathering Details
Join college students and young adults from across the East Coast for a 3 day gathering of community, worship, and teaching.
Refuge Church
230 Refuge Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Schedule
We are excited to connect and worship with you! Schedule will be posted soon!
Breakouts
Go deeper with practical, Spirit-led sessions designed to equip and empower you in your life and calling. More breakout sessions to be posted soon!
Connect Moments
Unique spaces & opportunities throughout National Summit designed for spiritual engagement, connection, and encountering God together.
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Kick off the weekend by meeting new people, reconnecting with old friends, and easing into all that God has in store!
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Join us Friday and Saturday mornings in the Loft for a time of personal prayer, devotional worship, and intercession.
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A sacred space set apart for healing, restoration, and personal encounter with Jesus. Trained prayer ministers are available to walk with you through whatever God is stirring in your heart. Click here to sign up!
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Unwind after the evening sessions with fun, laughter, and conversations hosted by our Heads of Hangouts — Regin, Agok, Rony, and Kitan.
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Share a meal and enjoy good vibes with fellow National Summit attendees at our Food Truck Rodeo happening Friday evening.
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Celebrate the presence of Jesus through communion and worship as one body. A special Gather Round Worship Night & Communion Service featuring Urban Hymnal (Houston), Feast & Feast (Raleigh), and Jonathan Tremaine.
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Join worship & music creatives for a connect lunch Saturday, August 2. This will be a time to build community, collaborate, and be mutually encouraged by other creatives. You'll also hear from leaders of Urban Hymnal (Houston), Feast & Feast (Raleigh), The Collective (West Palm Beach), and Ignite Worship Collective as they share insights, stories, and vision for creative ministry.
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A special track for ministry leaders! A relational gathering of connection, friendship, shared discovery, and strategic conversations around The Future of the Church and Renewal.
Leaders Roundtable
A Track for leaders who are leading Young Adult Movements & Communities and Pastor’s who are Engaging the Next Generation
A relational gathering of connection, friendship, shared discovery, and strategic conversations around The Future of the Church and Renewal.
Creatives Connect
A Connect Lunch for Singers, Songwriters, Musicians, & Creatives
Join worship & music creatives for a connect lunch Saturday, August 2. This will be a time to build community, collaborate, and be mutually encouraged by other creatives.
Freedom Room
A space set apart for healing, restoration, and personal encounter with Jesus.
Life hurts. Hearts break. Voices condemn. Friends betray. We get it. The Freedom Room is a sacred space to encounter the healing, delivering, and restoring power of Jesus in the everyday (and not-so-everyday) wounds of life. It’s also a place to receive prayer for discernment and for the things God may be stirring in your heart throughout the weekend.
When you sign up, you’ll receive a prayer session with two trained prayer ministers. Come expectant.
Our Sponsors
Hotels & Local Attractions
Recommended Hotels
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte Concord Mills/Speedway
7811 Gateway Lane NW
Concord, NC 28027
Click here for discount link.
Fun Things to Do in Charlotte
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28217
Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 2827
Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28214
FAQs
For additional questions or assistance reach out to us at events@ignitemvmt.com
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The National Summit is designed for next-gen communities and movements. This includes campus ministries, Church-based college/ young adult ministries, and next-gen city movement expressions.
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The National Summit is hosted by Ignite Movement. Ignite Movement is a family movement committed to seeing college campuses and cities transformed by the reality of the Gospel.
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Unfortunately, childcare will not be provided.
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Tickets are not refundable but they are transferable! If you want to give away your ticket to a friend, email us at events@ignitemvmt.com
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The National Summit is a in-person only gathering.
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We do not offer day or session passes.