We are excited for the Pacific Region Youth Conference: Refresh, happening November 6–7, 2026!
This year's theme is Refresh, inspired by John 4 and the story of the woman at the well. Just as Jesus met her in a place of deep need, offered her living water, and transformed her life, our prayer is that students will encounter Jesus in a fresh way during this weekend. We want them to leave spiritually refreshed, encouraged, and equipped to return home with a stronger faith and a renewed passion to share the hope they've found in Christ.
Refresh is a brand-new conference that blends the best elements of LEAD and YTH Awaken into one unforgettable weekend. Our desire is to gather students from across the Pacific Region, fostering unity, building relationships, and strengthening one another in their faith. Throughout the weekend, students will experience inspiring speakers, powerful worship, exciting games, meaningful breakout sessions, practical resources, and opportunities to encounter God together.
Conference Locations:
- California Districts: Generaciones Church (formerly Templo Santo), Antioch, California
- 201 E 18th St, Antioch, CA 94509
- Keynote Speaker: Levi Nortune from Denver, Colorado
- Oregon & Washington Districts: Church of the Cascades, Bend, Oregon
- 21720 US-20, Bend, OR 97701
- Keynote Speaker: Trent Cargill from Harrisburg, Oregon
Conference Schedule:
Friday, November 6
5:00 pm Registration
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm General Session 1
9:00 pm Fun Event
CA: Bowling -
5000 Balfour Rd, Brentwood, California 94513
OR: Sun Mountain Fun Center -
300 NE Bend River Mall Dr, Bend, OR 97703
Saturday, November 7
8:30 am Continental Breakfast
9:00 am General Session 2
10:00 am Breakout Session
10:45 am Break
11:00 am Breakout Session
11:45 am Lunch
12:45 pm Fun Time
1:30 pm Break
1:45 pm General Session 3
3:00 pm Final Sendoff
3:30 pm On the Road
Breakout Sessions:
Big idea: Revisit what matters to you and notice where your time and energy are—or aren’t—aligned with it.
Refresh your Mind
Big idea: Make room for clearer thinking by noticing the habits, assumptions, and inputs that shape your inner life.
Refresh your Focus
Big idea: Choose what deserves your attention in this season and consider what you might set down to make room for it.
Refresh your Faith
Big idea: Reconnect with the beliefs, practices, or questions that help you find meaning and steadiness.
Refresh your Leadership (SESSION 1 ONLY) (For Adults/Leaders)
Big idea: Consider how you want to show up for others, and the small choices that can make your leadership more thoughtful and sustainable.
Refresh your Identity
Big idea: Reconnect with who you are beneath your roles, routines, and other people’s expectations—and consider what you want to carry forward into your next season.
Registration: $67 per person attending event
Registration includes:
- Friday evening dinner
- Saturday breakfast and lunch
- Event T-shirt
- Great speakers and breakout sessions
- Live worship
- Games, fun, and more!
Registration Information:
Registrations are due October 23, 2026. Please complete a registration form for each person, collect the forms, and email them to christine@pacificopenbible.com. Your church may also choose to use a permission slip.
Checks should be made payable to Pacific Open Bible and mailed to:
Pacific Open Bible
2320 Warren Street
Eugene, OR 97405
Checks may also be brought to the event, BUT PLEASE PAY BEFORE OR AT THE EVENT.
Overnight Hosting:
Nearby Open Bible churches in both locations are willing to host groups overnight on Friday. Please contact the following individuals for lodging information:
- Bend: Kayla Deckard — Kayla@desertsong.org
- Antioch: Hilda Jauregui — HildaJauregui09@gmail.com
Please make lodging arrangements no later than October 23.
For many students, this conference is the perfect next step after summer camp. Camp often sparks spiritual growth and new commitments, and Refresh provides another opportunity to continue building friendships, grow deeper in their faith, and reconnect with students from across the region. It also gives your youth group something exciting to look forward to this fall.
We encourage you to begin promoting Refresh with your students, parents, and church. Share the promotional graphic, save the date, and start planning your group for this unforgettable weekend!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f5-moX9AaeJ1FFzQOQc8bAgS89Iwx_9A?usp=drive_link
Thank you for investing in the next generation. We are believing that God will use this weekend to refresh students' hearts, strengthen their faith, and remind them that the Living Water is still satisfying every thirsty soul. We can't wait to gather together this November and see all that God has in store!