An annual conference for middle & high schoolers hosted by CrossWalk Church in Williamsburg, Virginia. Bringing together young people from all over Virginia for a weekend of encountering Jesus, growing together, and being equipped to change their world!
Never Back Down is inspired by the apostle Paul’s charge to the Church in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Youth Conference is an annual conference for middle and high schoolers hosted by CrossWalk Church in Williamsburg, Virginia. Join us as we empower this generation of youth and youth leaders to stand up for their faith and live courageous lives for Jesus Christ.
You will experience powerful worship services, build authentic relationships, & receive the Word from some of our favorite guest speakers. We’ve also thrown in some wild fun.
MEET OUR GUESTS
Graham Furtick is a next-generation communicator from Elevation Church with a growing voice among students and young adults. He founded The Living Room, a student-led worship movement that began with four friends in his parents’ playroom and grew to gather 1,000+ students in a single night by the end of the school year. In 2026, Graham preached at Elevation YTH’s YTHX and YTH Collective and joined the lineup at VOUSCon. His message to this generation is simple and urgent: own your faith, live with conviction, and don’t wait until you’re older to let God use your life.
Tyshone Roland is a global evangelist, speaker, and author who has spent nearly a decade preaching the Gospel at churches, conferences, arenas, and large-scale evangelistic events around the world. After serving at influential churches including Elevation Church, Free Chapel, and Celebration Church, he and his wife, Victoria, launched Project Salvation—a city-reaching evangelism movement that has already reached more than 10,000 people and seen over 2,000 people saved and connected to local churches. Tyshone is known for communicating biblical truth with clarity, humor, and a passion to see a generation follow Jesus wholeheartedly.
Johnny and Jazmine Peña are worship and ministry leaders from Grace City Church in Lakeland, Florida, where Johnny serves as Ministries Pastor and Jazmine as Worship Coordinator. Together, they bring years of local-church leadership and a passion for creating worship moments that help people encounter Jesus. Johnny has also recorded with Maverick City Music, including projects released through Maverick City Música, and collaborated with SEU Worship—bringing a wide range of worship experience to Youth Conference.
A LOOK BACK AT 2025
Worship, community, energy, and moments students carry with them long after the weekend is over.
Youth Conference 2026 is November 13–14 at CrossWalk Church, 7575 Richmond Road in Williamsburg, Virginia, and is designed for middle and high school students. Need the schedule, registration details, what to bring, parent information, or answers to other questions? Visit the Youth Conference FAQ or contact our team.
NOVEMBER 13–14 • WILLIAMSBURG, VA
Two days. One generation. A weekend built to strengthen your faith, build real community, and challenge you to live boldly for Jesus.
Register for Youth ConferenceYour chance to make a difference is here. Sponsor a student and open doors to experiences that transform. It’s more than a donation; it’s a ticket to a life-changing weekend for someone who needs it.*
Youth Conference is hosted by CrossWalk Church, a 501(c)3 organization. 100% of your sponsorship is tax deductible.
