YES! is a weekend conference to inspire and equip churches and their student ministries to be on mission for God. 

Students and their leaders will be challenged to know the GOSPEL, be a person of INFLUENCE in their culture, and GO into their communities and schools to reach people. YES! will have both engaging worship and practical breakouts led by student ministry leaders across the state.

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When

February 6-7, 2026

Where

Hillvue Heights Baptist Church
Bowling Green, KY

Who

Middle & High School Students and Student Ministry Leaders

Cost

$10 August 4 – December 31
$15 January 1 – February 2 (Online registration closes at midnight)
$20 at the door

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Speaker: Shane Pruitt

Shane serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He is also one of the hosts of The Gensend Podcast.

Worship Band: Hillvue Heights

This team from Hillvue Heights loves worshipping the Lord weekly in their church to lead others closer to God.

 

Schedule

Friday*

6:00 p.m. – Doors Open
6:00 – 6:45 p.m. – On Stage Games in Worship Center
7:00 – 8:15 p.m. – Main Session #1
8:15 – 8:30 p.m. – Break 
8:30 – 9:10 p.m. – Breakout #1
9:10 – 9:25 p.m. – Break
9:25 – 10:05 p.m. – Breakout #2
10:05 – 10:50 p.m. – Church Group Time
10:50 p.m. – Dismiss from Church Groups
11:05 p.m. – Building Closed

Saturday*

8:30 a.m. – Doors Open
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. – Main Session #2
10:30 – 11:10 a.m. – Breakout #3
11:10 – 11:25 a.m. – Break
11:25 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. – Main Session #3
12:35 p.m. – Dismissal

*All times local – CST

Breakouts

Reading and Understanding God’s Word

Unlocking the Bible through observation, interpretation, and application.

Leader: Jonathan Brewster, Burlington Baptist
Category: Gospel
Location: Room 2014 – Children & Youth Building 2nd Floor

When Effort Isn’t Enough

Turning from self-reliance to moment-by-moment dependance on His Spirit.

Leader: Conner Coyle, Commonwealth City Church
Category: Gospel
Location: Room 2008 – Children & Youth Building 2nd Floor

The Text That Leads to Transformation

Encountering the Word of God changes everything.

Leader: Owen Hawthorne, Briensburg Baptist
Category: Gospel
Location: Room 2009 – Children & Youth Building 2nd Floor

The Church and Me

Discover how your church impacts your life as a Christian.

Leader: Will Hughes, Hurstbourne Baptist
Category: Gospel
Location: Room 2010 – Children & Youth Building 2nd Floor

Daily Disciplines for Gospel Ministry

Learn to grow in the spiritual discipline of daily devotions.

Leader: Noah Norsworthy, FBC Paducah
Category: Gospel
Location: Room 2011 – Children & Youth Building 2nd Floor

Once Saved, Always Saved?

Exploring the truth behind eternal security.

Leader: Brett Powell, FBC Shelbyville
Category: Gospel
Location: Room 2012 – Children & Youth Building 2nd Floor

Maintaining Spiritual Vitality

Providing practical helps to encourage consistency in our spiritual disciplines.

Leader: Harold Best, KBC
Category: Gospel
Exclusions: Adults Only
Location: Room 2019 – Children & Youth Building 2nd Floor

From Ministry Flame to Flicker

Learn principles in managing burnout so you can bounce back and burn bright again.

Leader: Ian Carrico, KBC
Category: Gospel
Exclusions: Adults Only
Location: Room 2020 – Children & Youth Building 2nd Floor

Faith in the Fog

Trusting God when doubt and fear creep in.

Leader: Jonathan Chapman, FBC Owensboro
Category: Influence
Location: Room 0002 – Children & Youth Building Lower Level

Faith That Makes Sense

Answering tough questions with truth and grace.

Leader: Jacob Dunn, Valley Creek
Category: Influence
Location: Chapel – Chapel Building 2nd Floor

Friends That Build You Up

Choosing relationships that grow your faith.

Leader: Jeremy Heming, Eastwood Baptist
Category: Influence
Location: Room 0015 – Children & Youth Building Lower Level

Multiply as You Move

Paul’s model for relational influence.

Leader: Caitlyn Howell, Immanuel Baptist (Williamsburg)
Category: Influence
Location: Room 4100 – Children & Youth Building 1st Floor

Bibles Before Scrolling

Prioritizing daily Scripture intake to influence those around you.

Leader: Sara Robinson, KBC
Category: Influence
Location: Room 2013 – Children & Youth Building 2nd Floor

Post with Purpose

Using your feed to reflect your faith.

Leader: Michael Shearon, New Work Fellowship
Category: Influence
Location: Room 300-301-302 – Administration Building 3rd Floor

From Message to Movement

Turning teaching moments into gospel invitations.

Leader: Andrew Eaton, KBC
Category: Influence
Exclusions: Adults Only
Location: Room 212 – Administration Building 2nd Floor

Family First, Gospel Always

Equipping families to grow in faith together.

Leader: Andy McDonald, KBC
Category: Influence
Exclusions: Adults Only
Location: Room 213 – Administration Building 2nd Floor

The Rhythm of Worship

Knowing God’s design and rhythm of worship can fuel passionate worship in you, and your church.

Leader: Matthew Bone, FBC Pikeville
Category: Go
Location: Room 3011 – Children & Youth Building 3rd Floor

Final Words, First Work

Learning why and how we make the final words of Jesus the first work of our lives.

Leader: Jessica Bouland, Heartland Church
Category: Go
Location: Room 3012-3013 – Children & Youth Building 3rd Floor

Is God Calling Me?

Discerning God’s direction for life and leadership.

Leader: Casey Puckett, Beaver Dam Baptist
Category: Go
Location: Room 3003 – Children & Youth Building 3rd Floor

Game Plan for the Gospel

Take the gospel to your classmates, teammates, and school activities.

Leader: TJ Renfro, FBC Bowling Green
Category: Go
Location: Room 3014-3015 – Children & Youth Building 3rd Floor

Testimony in Two Minutes

Learn to tell your story with impact and purpose.

Leader: Dustin Rife, Immanuel Baptist (Corbin)
Category: Go
Location: Room 3016 – Children & Youth Building 3rd Floor

The ABC’s of Evangelism

Having the right attitude and outlook when sharing the gospel.

Leader: Jesse Wright, FBC Richmond
Category: Go
Location: Room 3017 – Children & Youth Building 3rd Floor

Our Jerusalem: Where Missions Begins

Building a missions culture by starting locally.

Leader: Cory Bledsoe, KBC
Category: Go
Exclusions: Adults Only
Location: Room 211 – Administration Building 2nd Floor

Journey with Me: Keys for Small Group Discipling

Growing students as disciples through 7 intentional practices.

Leader: Darryl Wilson, KBC
Category: Go
Exclusions: Adults Only
Location: Room 3018 – Children & Youth Building 3rd Floor