Be Part of the Northwest Young Adult Outreach Summit!

Date: September 11-12, 2026
Location: Summit Northwest Ministries SDA Church, 1486 W Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID 83854  Map Link

If you’ve ever thought, “Someone should do something about that…” the NPUC Young Adult Outreach Summit is a space to explore what that could look like. Young adults from across the Northwest gather for worship, collaboration and Spark Tank — where ministry ideas can receive funding support and encouragement to grow into something real.

Who Should Attend

  • Young leaders with outreach ideas
  • Creative/missional young adults
  • Church young adult groups
  • Campus ministries teams
  • Church plants
  • Socially connected young adults
  • Pastors and young adult leaders

Types of Ideas to Pitch

  • Outdoor ministry
  • Campus outreach
  • Creative arts
  • Community service
  • Digital ministry
  • Church plants
  • Your big idea!

2026 Event Highlights

  • Spark Tank Experience: Have a ministry idea? Enter your proposal for a chance to receive up to $10,000 to fund your ministry initiative. Each conference will have two teams representing their field.
  • Engaging Worship and Word: Join us for a time of worship and inspirational messages designed to ignite your passion for mission and outreach.
  • 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.

2026 Event Schedule

Friday, September 11, 2026

  • 7:00 PM: Doors Open
  • 7:30 PM: Worship & Word

Sabbath, September 12, 2026

  • 9:30 AM: Doors Open
  • 10:00 AM: Worship & Word
  • 12:15 PM: Lunch (provided for those who register)
  • 2:00 PM: Spark Tank 2026
  • 4:00 PM: Break
  • 5:30 PM: Dinner (provided for those who register)
  • 6:45 PM: Awards Vespers

2026 Meals & Accommodation Details

  • Lunch and Supper on Sabbath, September 12 will be provided for all who are registered at NO COST. Free breakfast is provided for those staying at the hotel.
  • Accommodations for 2026 Spark Tank Team Members Only: There will be a limited number of hotel rooms available, AT NO COST, for Spark Tank team members. These free rooms are on a first registered basis. The rooms will have double queen configuration, so maximum of 4 people can be invited if the group leader chooses to do so. To qualify for a free room, the room must have a minimum of 2 people, and must meet the following criteria:
    • Friday Night – you must live 45+ miles away from Northwest Summit Ministries SDA Church.
    • Saturday Night – you must live 200+ miles away from Northwest Summit Ministries SDA Church.

2026 Registration Details

  • Outreach Summit Registration Deadline – Space is Limited!
    • March 9 – August 23 – Registration open for Spark Tank team members only
    • August 23 – September 7 – Open registration for all young adults
  • Spark Tank Application Deadline – August 23, 2026. This deadline is only for those submitting an application for Spark Tank funds. See Spark Tank Guidelines and Spark Tank Application below. Complete and submit Spark Tank application to the NPUC (velvet.lang@nw.npuc.org) AND cc: your Conference YA Director at the following email address:

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

Registration required to attend the Outreach Summit, whether for the whole event or presenting a Spark Tank pitch

If Applying for Funds

If Awarded Funds