CONVERGE
SEPTEMBER 25 - 27, 2026
SEPTEMBER 25 - 27, 2026
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This fall, hundreds of college students from campuses all over Kentucky will CONVERGE at Crossings at Cedarmore. Join us for an exciting, fun-filled weekend in this beautiful setting. You will make life-long memories, meet new friends, and discover God’s purpose for your life and your campus.
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Main Speaker
Paul Worcester serves as the national collegiate director for the North American Mission Board, where he focuses on encouraging, inspiring, and equipping leaders for 900-plus college ministries. He also leads an interdenominational coaching network for collegiate leaders called Campus Multiplication Network, which has provided coaching for over 300 leaders from 15 countries. He’s the author of Tips for Starting a College Ministry, Do More with Less Time, and The Fuel and the Flame: Igniting Your College Campus for Jesus Christ with Steve Shadrach.
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Band
Cedarville University
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2026 schedule
Friday7:00 - 9:00 PM Check-in Begins
7:00 PM Open Activities ( Basketball, volleyball and Gagaball available) (Snack Shack/Compass Café Open) 9:00 PM Main Session #1 10:30 PM Open Activities (Snack Shack, Basketball, volleyball and Gagaball available) 12:00 AM Activities End |
saturday6:45 AM Morning Worship (Optional)
8:00 AM Breakfast (see group time) (8:00 - Green, 8:20 - Orange, 8:40 - Blue) 9:00 AM Main Session #2 10:40 AM Mega-Breakouts 11:45 AM Lunch (see group time) (11:45-Blue, 12:15-Green, 12:45-Orange) 1:00-5:00 PM Main Activities (Ziplines, Archery Tag, Bazooka Ball, Dodgeball, Basketball, Volleyball, Gagaball, Study Zone) (Snack Shack/Compass Café Open) 4:00 PM Optional Mega-Breakouts 5:00 PM Dinner (see group time) (5:00 - Orange, 5:30 - Blue, 6:00 - Green) 6:30 PM Main Session #3 8:00 PM Campus Gathering 9:30 PM Open Activities (Snack Shack, Basketball, volleyball and Gagaball available) 10:00 PM Home on the Range: Fellowship Night (Grab your cowboy boots and hat and join the fun! We'll have line dancing, a mechanical bull, and plenty of themed snacks to enjoy.) 12:00 AM Activities End |
sunday8:00 AM Breakfast (see group time) (8:00 - Green, 8:20 - Orange, 8:40 - Blue)
8:00 - 9:15 AM Check Out 9:30 AM Main Session #4 10:30 AM Dismissal |
2026 MEGA-BREAKOUTS
Consistent Time in the Word and Prayer
We know we NEED to spend time daily with the Lord…we may even WANT to spend time daily with the Lord in the Word and Prayer…but why is it so hard?!? Come learn some practical steps to develop a plan to prioritize daily, time with the Lord, in the Word, and Prayer.
Embodied: Faith and Fitness
Understand how to care for and honor God with your body and soul. Gain a deeper understanding of holistic ways to steward the body God has given you. In this session, you will get guidance on spiritual disciplines, exercise, and nutrition.
Exploring a Call to Ministry and Missions
Have you ever wondered if God is calling you to a specific ministry or mission? This seminar will help you understand God’s call, clarify what that specific call may be, and determine what the next steps are if He is calling you.
GenSend: More Than a Summer
GenSend is more than a summer—it’s a pathway to a lifetime of living on mission. In this breakout, you'll discover how God can use your college years, career, and future to advance the gospel through church planting, and explore the next steps GenSend offers to help you discern and live out your calling.
Gospel Appointments
God has called each of us to share the gospel with our friends, family, and those around us. Yet the gospel is often something many believers struggle or fear to share. Come learn how to share in a clear and precise way using a relation method of hearing their story, sharing your story, and ultimately sharing God's story.
How to Bring God's Word to Life
How to bring God’s Word to life through discovering biblical truth, connecting it to everyday life, and putting it into action.
Learning to Make Disciples
Becoming a disciple of Jesus who makes disciples who will make more disciples. Learning to create disciple cycles!
Reaching Your Spheres of Influence
God has placed people in your life that only you can reach. From classmates and roommates to teammates and coworkers, your campus is full of opportunities to share the hope of Jesus. This breakout will help you see your everyday relationships as opportunities for the gospel and give you practical ways to start spiritual conversations, share your faith with confidence, and live on mission wherever God has you. Whether you're new to evangelism or have been sharing your faith for years, you'll leave encouraged and equipped to reach your sphere of influence.
Renewing the Mind: A Biblical View of Mental Health
Mental health is a topic that affects all of us, whether personally or through someone we love. In a world filled with competing voices, how should Christians understand anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and emotional suffering? This breakout will explore a biblical framework for thinking about mental health, addressing common misconceptions while emphasizing God’s truth, grace, and hope. We will consider how to faithfully respond to our own struggles, care well for others, and find lasting hope in Christ amidst the realities of life in a fallen world.
Warriors Wanted: Fighting the Battle Against Sexual Sin (Men Only)
Recent research numbers say nearly 90% of young Christian men are using porn. Are you one of the 90% stuck in this sin? Let's talk about how to find freedom from porn and develop a positive vision for your God given sexuality.
We know we NEED to spend time daily with the Lord…we may even WANT to spend time daily with the Lord in the Word and Prayer…but why is it so hard?!? Come learn some practical steps to develop a plan to prioritize daily, time with the Lord, in the Word, and Prayer.
Embodied: Faith and Fitness
Understand how to care for and honor God with your body and soul. Gain a deeper understanding of holistic ways to steward the body God has given you. In this session, you will get guidance on spiritual disciplines, exercise, and nutrition.
Exploring a Call to Ministry and Missions
Have you ever wondered if God is calling you to a specific ministry or mission? This seminar will help you understand God’s call, clarify what that specific call may be, and determine what the next steps are if He is calling you.
GenSend: More Than a Summer
GenSend is more than a summer—it’s a pathway to a lifetime of living on mission. In this breakout, you'll discover how God can use your college years, career, and future to advance the gospel through church planting, and explore the next steps GenSend offers to help you discern and live out your calling.
Gospel Appointments
God has called each of us to share the gospel with our friends, family, and those around us. Yet the gospel is often something many believers struggle or fear to share. Come learn how to share in a clear and precise way using a relation method of hearing their story, sharing your story, and ultimately sharing God's story.
How to Bring God's Word to Life
How to bring God’s Word to life through discovering biblical truth, connecting it to everyday life, and putting it into action.
Learning to Make Disciples
Becoming a disciple of Jesus who makes disciples who will make more disciples. Learning to create disciple cycles!
Reaching Your Spheres of Influence
God has placed people in your life that only you can reach. From classmates and roommates to teammates and coworkers, your campus is full of opportunities to share the hope of Jesus. This breakout will help you see your everyday relationships as opportunities for the gospel and give you practical ways to start spiritual conversations, share your faith with confidence, and live on mission wherever God has you. Whether you're new to evangelism or have been sharing your faith for years, you'll leave encouraged and equipped to reach your sphere of influence.
Renewing the Mind: A Biblical View of Mental Health
Mental health is a topic that affects all of us, whether personally or through someone we love. In a world filled with competing voices, how should Christians understand anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and emotional suffering? This breakout will explore a biblical framework for thinking about mental health, addressing common misconceptions while emphasizing God’s truth, grace, and hope. We will consider how to faithfully respond to our own struggles, care well for others, and find lasting hope in Christ amidst the realities of life in a fallen world.
Warriors Wanted: Fighting the Battle Against Sexual Sin (Men Only)
Recent research numbers say nearly 90% of young Christian men are using porn. Are you one of the 90% stuck in this sin? Let's talk about how to find freedom from porn and develop a positive vision for your God given sexuality.
OPEN Activities
Open Activities will include: Ziplines, Archery Tag, Bazooka Ball, Dodgeball, Basketball, GagaBall, Volleyball, Snack Shack (snacks will be available for purchase), The Compas Cafe (located at the MAC), and a Study Room (located in Ebenezer).
locationCedarmore Conference Center
3083 Cedarmore Rd. Bagdad, KY 40003 |
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