We partner with local churches by hosting incredible events that generate momentum for their ministry.
Age-intentional programming customized for preteens to high schoolers.
We take the guesswork and heavy lifting out of the planning process.
Our events are Gospel based so you can trust what your students hear from the stage.
50k
students reached each year
1,000+
youth ministers trust us annually
3,000
first time decisions for Jesus
Life changing events for students and youth ministers
Preteen
2 Days
Winter/Spring
Preteen
SuperStart is a high-energy, intentionally crafted weekend event for preteens to hear the gospel, learn Biblical truths, and be called to a life of Kingdom Work.
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Middle School
4 Days
Summer
Middle School
MIX is a 4-day summer camp built for middle school brains, hearts, and bodies. Moments at MIX change lives and could be the most important four days of your youth ministry calendar.
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High School
5 Days
Summer
High School
MOVE is a 5-day summer event for high school students that helps them know Jesus better, deepens their relationships, and sends them home ready to do Kingdom Work.
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High School +
Week +
Year-Round
High School +
Engage trains groups and individuals for a life of Kingdom Work by experiencing what God is doing in cultures different than their own.
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Youth Ministers
5 Days
Fall
Youth Ministers
Wilderness is a 5-day retreat in the Rocky Mountains for youth ministers to discuss the things that matter most in life and ministry: following God’s call and finding the strength to follow His lead.
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Youth Ministers
3 Days
Winter
Youth Ministers
Youth Ministry Summit is a 3-day retreat on the beach designed to help youth ministers fall back in love with what they do and how they do it.
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102 Events
62 Locations
50+ years of experience
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Convos Creator
Transform your small groups
Convos Creator is an app platform that allows churches to make custom small group material that is designed specifically for their student ministry. If you would like to see your small groups have more meaningful conversations, then join Convos Creator.
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Digital Resources
From affected to effective
You’re not killing time until big church gets out: you are helping your students become effective Kingdom Workers one week at a time. That’s why you deserve resources like teaching videos, short films, discussion starters, and games that get your group talking. You get an hour a week with your students. We want to help make it count.
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Beyond the Event
A youth ministry podcast
Beyond the Event brings together influential voices from the CIY community to walk alongside you in your journey to maintain momentum between the mountaintop experiences of youth ministry.
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Films
Inspiration through visual storytelling
CIY has made a collection of films that portray and inspire Kingdom Work. These intimate and moving stories tell the real-life accounts of difference-makers around the world and propel audience members to initiate change in their communities and beyond.
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Facebook Community
Join the discussion
The CIY Facebook Community is a place for youth ministers to ask questions, bounce ideas off one another, and encourage each other. We'll also share resources and important updates from CIY throughout the year.