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. Not the filtered, polished, social-media version of you — the real you, the one God made, lit up from the inside.
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
We’re kicking off the weekend differently this year. Friday night is a GLOW Party — and yes, it’s going to be as fun as it sounds. You’ll get to meet the speakers and musicians before they hit the main stage, join a Q&A with Bishop Moore-Koikoi, and 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. Three main stage sessions bring the GLOW theme to life — exploring what it means to be the light of the world, what it looks like to stay connected to the Source, and 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. There’s a way in for everyone.
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.
RSVP by June 30 — it’s free, there’s no commitment, and you’ll lock in 20% off when registration opens in August. Don’t wait. Your glow up starts in Wildwood.