8600 William Ficklen Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269
WNC YOUTH + DISCIPLESHIP

FOR THE NEXT GENERATION.

Helping local churches disciple kids and students, equip leaders, and strengthen the next generation across Western North Carolina.

EXPLORE MINISTRY → LEADER RESOURCES →

EVENTS

See what's
happening

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THE FEW

Leadership pathway
for any church

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242

242

Encouragement.
Equipping. Every week.

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RESOURCES

Tools for you
and your team

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WHY WE EXIST

MORE THAN EVENTS. WE'RE BUILDING DISCIPLES.

Everything we do is designed to strengthen the local church, develop leaders, and help kids and students build a faith that lasts beyond a camp, conference, or event.

01

ENCOUNTER.

Create environments where kids and students can encounter Jesus and respond to the work of the Holy Spirit.

02

EQUIP.

Give local leaders practical tools, meaningful community, and resources that make ministry stronger.

03

SEND.

Develop a generation prepared to live their faith, lead with conviction, and carry the Gospel forward.

NEXT MAJOR EVENT
NOVEMBER 06-08 · 2026

FIREFALL.

STUDENT RETREAT CAMP VIEWPOINT
WHITTIER, NC

A weekend for students to encounter Jesus, build meaningful relationships, and leave ready to live their faith boldly.

EXPLORE FIREFALL →
SEP 04-05
UP NEXT BOYS CAMP OUT
Adventure, brotherhood, competition and faith at Camp Viewpoint.
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VIEW ALL EVENTS →
START HERE

FIND YOUR PATH.

Whether you lead kids, students, a small group, or an entire ministry, there's a next step for you.

01
KIDS Resources, events and support for those discipling children.
BUILD STRONG FOUNDATIONS → 02
STUDENTS Tools and opportunities for churches discipling middle and high school students.
DISCIPLE THE NEXT GENERATION → 03
LEADERS Community, development and practical support for Next Gen ministry leaders.
YOU DON'T LEAD ALONE → 04
THE FEW A practical discipleship pathway built specifically for churches with only a few students.
SMALL NUMBERS. SERIOUS DISCIPLESHIP. →
LOOKING FOR PRACTICAL MINISTRY TOOLS? VIEW LEADER RESOURCES →
FOR THE LEADERS

YOU DON'T HAVE TO LEAD ALONE.

Ministry can be demanding. 242 creates a consistent rhythm where kids pastors, youth pastors and Next Gen leaders can stay grounded, connected and encouraged.

01

SCRIPTURE

Stay rooted in the Word through a shared weekly reading rhythm.

02

CONVERSATION

Gather Tuesdays at 9:30 AM ET for Scripture, discussion and prayer.

03

COMMUNITY

Build real relationships through regional meals, coffee and connection.

04

CARE

Pray for one another, share the weight and lead from a healthier place.

ACTS 2:42 WORD. FELLOWSHIP. PRAYER. TOGETHER.
EXPLORE 242 →
STATEWIDE ENGAGEMENT
CHAMPIONS CUP 2026

Churches competing. Students engaging. Ministry moving.

VIEW STANDINGS →
WHERE WE'RE GOING

THE NEXT
GENERATION ISN'T WAITING.

OUR RESPONSE Neither are we.

We're committed to helping churches reach, disciple and empower the next generation across Western North Carolina.

UPCOMING EVENTS → LEADER RESOURCES →