It only takes a spark to get a ministry started!

Be Part of the Northwest Young Adult Outreach Summit!

Date: October 19, 2024
Location: NPUC Office, Ridgefield, WA

The NPUC Young Adult Ministries Team is excited about the Northwest Young Adult Outreach Summit, a dynamic one-day event designed to inspire, engage, and empower young adults for ministry, scheduled for October 19. This year’s summit at the North Pacific Union office in Ridgefield, Washington, includes the highly anticipated Spark Tank experience, where teams can pitch their innovative ministry ideas and receive a portion of $60,000 funding bank to bring ideas to life.

Event Highlights

  • Spark Tank Experience: Have a ministry idea? Enter your proposal for a share of $60,000 in funding for your ministry initiatives. Each conference will have two teams representing their field. Additional slots for 30 young adults are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Last year’s Spark Tank recipients will also present their reports.
  • Engaging Worship and Word: Join us for a time of worship and inspirational messages designed to ignite your passion for ministry.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with other young adults and leaders from across the region. Build relationships, share ideas, and collaborate on projects that make a difference.
  • Special Guests: We are honored to have John Freedman, NPUC president, join us for this year’s summit.

Event Schedule

Sabbath, October 19, 2024

  • 9:30 AM: Doors Open
  • 10:00 AM: Welcome & Get Acquainted
  • 10:30 AM: Spark Tank 2023 Reports
  • 11:00 AM: Worship & Word
  • 12:00 PM: Group Photo
  • 12:15 PM: Lunch
  • 2:00 PM: Spark Tank 2024
  • 4:00 PM: Break
  • 5:45 PM: Dinner
  • 7:00 PM: Awards Vespers
  • 8:00 PM: Recreation

Registration Details

  • Ready to pitch your idea? Submit your Spark Tank application by September 23, 2024, to velvet.lang@nullnw.npuc.org. Don’t miss this opportunity to receive a share of $60,000 in funding for your ministry initiative!
  • Bring your support team! There is room for 30 additional young adult attendees on a first come basis. This includes last year’s Spark Tank recipients who will be sharing 5-minute reports. Make arrangements to attend by emailing your conference Young Adult director.

Ignite Your Passion, Build Your Network, and Make a Difference!