CHRIST IN YOUTH CONFERENCE:
CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE
July 19, 2026 - July 23, 2026
MISSION STATEMENT:
A Kingdom Worker is a Christian who uses whatever sphere of influence he or she must proclaim the message of Jesus. Kingdom Workers are school teachers, moms, high school basketball players, bass guitarists, doctors, and countless others. Their ministry may look different, but they have each surrendered to Jesus, and are committed to using their gifts, abilities, and relationships to advance His Kingdom.
At the end of MOVE, an invitation is offered for students to respond and make a public decision about where they are in their relationship with Christ. Common decisions include accepting Jesus Christ as Savior, repenting of sin, pursuing a life of Kingdom Work, and a desire to go into vocational ministry.
Conferences like this create lasting memories for youth and builds a firm foundation that can be taken into adulthood.
The Campus
Located in Cleveland, TN, just outside Chattanooga, Lee University has a campus that cannot be outdone. As soon as you walk onto campus, you get the feeling of the south. Historic brick buildings with towering white pillars and huge shade trees scatter the campus making you feel separated from the town. Although the recreation facilities are not to be out done by the beautiful landscaping; Lee University offers top of the line indoor and outdoor facilities. From the dorms, to large shade trees, no detail has been overlooked. Bring your group to this cozy campus to find activities, rest, and fun!
Marcus has served as a Student Pastor at First Christian Church of Fort Myers, FL for two years and is passionate about seeing Gen-Z discipled after Jesus. He grew up attending a variety of CIY events and is excited to partner with fellow youth pastors in the mission of making heaven more crowded!