IGNITE 2026 is coming to Wildwood, NJ on October 9-11, and this year’s theme — GLOW — is going to be electric. Based on Ephesians 5:8, “Live as children of light,” GLOW is all about the transformation that happens when God’s light gets inside you and starts working its way out. To GLOW isn’t about presenting the filtered, polished, social-media version of you, it’s about embracing the real you, the one God made, lit up from the inside by a love that you know will never let you go.

The energy, the worship, the community, the messages — all of it is back and better than ever. And this year, we’ve been listening. Young people and youth leaders from across the IGNITE community shared their ideas and feedback, and we’ve made some exciting changes to the weekend. Here’s what’s new:

Friday Night: The GLOW Party

IGNITE 2026 is kicking off with something different this year. Friday night is a GLOW Party — and yes, it’s going to be as fun as it sounds. There’ll be dancing performances and the opportunity to meet the speakers and musicians before they hit the main stage. Bishop Moore-Koikoi will host a Q&A, and you’ll have the opportunity to connect with your own group and other groups through games designed to spark those “I can’t believe we just met” friendships. It’s the perfect way to walk into Saturday already feeling the community that makes IGNITE special. One big room, glowing together from the very start.

Three Main Stage Sessions Saturday

Saturday is packed. Britt Nicole, our worship artist will lead us in powerful worship experiences. Then three main stage sessions bring the GLOW theme to life — Charlie Conder will help us explore what it means to be the light of the world, Kris Sledge will show us what it looks like to stay connected to the Source, and Derek Matthews will reveal how your light shines brightest when you’re not going it alone. Expect powerful worship, relevant messages, and moments you’ll be thinking about long after you leave Wildwood.

New: Saturday-Only Tickets

Saturday afternoon has been reimagined this year with new ways to connect and engage. And here’s something brand new: for churches that can’t make the full weekend, Saturday-only tickets will be available for just $50 per person. If you’ve got a student or a family who can’t commit to the whole weekend, don’t let that be the reason they miss IGNITE.

Sunday Morning: Same as Ever — Which Is to Say, Unforgettable

Sunday closes with what so many IGNITE alumni count as one of the most meaningful moments of the year: communion and a message with Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi. That’s not changing. Some things are just right.

IGNITE 2026: GLOW is going to be the best one yet. Same high energy. Same meaningful worship. Same community that makes you feel like you found your people. New ways to connect, engage, and let your light shine.

Check out speakers, schedule, and everything else at www.ignitenj.org and buy your tickets today!!