The goal of this conference is to see disciples multiply throughout the world in whatever spheres they live and work. We want to see our believing international students empowered, equipped and encouraged to be disciples who make disciples. Each main session will show how God is working in each of the 7 spheres of influence: religion, family, business, science & industry, art & entertainment, government and education. Students can pick different tracks to follow throughout the conference like discipleship, ethnomusicology, etc. A huge piece of this conference will be the life groups where students will be put together with others from a similar sphere to process and connect, hopefully far beyond the end of the conference.
Who?
This conference is for believing international students who desire to help grow God's Kingdom in their own context. We are looking for students who are teachable and have a heart for God. This conference will encourage and equip students to be disciples who make disciples.
This conference is also for staff, min reps, and volunteers who are in a discipleship or mentorship relationship with said student or students. The conference will provide training in mentorship and releasing students into spiritual leadership specifically for mentors and there will be set aside times for mentors and mentees to connect during the conference.
When?
The conference will go from January 1st to January 6th 2026, beginning with dinner at 6pm on Thursday, January 1st.
Where?
The conference will take place at the Mission Springs Camp & Conference Center, located in the Santa Cruz County in Scotts Valley, CA. Lodging will be shared motel style rooms, and meals will be provided by the camp. All main sessions and workshops will be held around the facility and will be easily accessible by walking. There will be free time during the conference to enjoy different activities offered onsite.
Conference Elements
Main Sessions Each main session will be led by a different Christian international speaker who will be sharing on disciple making in their specific sphere of influence.
Life groups Each group is made up of students who are grouped together based on similar sphere of influence. These groups are student led and each group nominates their leader who will work to continue connecting post conference. These groups meet after each main session to process what the speaker shares. Mentors who come with their students can opt-in to voluntary life groups made up of other mentors.
Learning Tracks Students choose a track that they will attend each full day of the conference that will give in depth training. These tracks are Ethnomusicology, Christian Entrepreneurship, Discipleship, and Establishing Christian Community. Mentors who come with their students can choose between two mentorship tracks that focus on discipleship and releasing students into spiritual leadership as well as a focus on preparing students to return home.
Mentor/Mentee Times Each day mentors and mentees will have about an hour to meet together to process how God is working throughout the conference.