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.

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EVENTS

See what's coming up

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THE FEW

Discipleship for churches with a few

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242

242

Community for Next Gen leaders

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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 and help the next generation build a faith that lasts beyond an event.

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ENCOUNTER

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

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EQUIP

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

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SEND

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

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YWEA 2027 · ASIA AWAKENED

THE GENERATION IS THE MISSION.

A generation is awakening across Asia. Together, churches across Western North Carolina are pursuing a $100,000 YWEA goal to help advance the Gospel and invite the next generation to take ownership of global mission.

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WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

ASIA AWAKENED

WNC GOAL $100K
EVERY CHURCH CAN HAVE A PART. SET A GOAL. ENGAGE YOUR PEOPLE. GIVE TOGETHER.
WNC STUDENTS
NEXT MAJOR EVENT

FIREFALL.

NOVEMBER 06-08 · 2026 CAMP VIEWPOINT · WHITTIER, NC

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

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MORE HAPPENING ACROSS WNC Y+D 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.

EVERY CHURCH.
EVERY LEADER.
EVERY GENERATION.
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KIDS

BUILD STRONG FOUNDATIONS

Resources, events and support for those discipling children.

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STUDENTS

DISCIPLE THE NEXT GENERATION

Tools and opportunities for churches discipling middle and high school students.

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LEADERS

YOU DON'T LEAD ALONE

Community, development and practical support for Next Gen ministry leaders.

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THE FEW

SMALL NUMBERS. SERIOUS DISCIPLESHIP.

A practical discipleship pathway built specifically for churches with only a few students.

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FOR LEADERS
242

YOU DON'T HAVE TO LEAD ALONE.

242 is a consistent community for WNC kids, student and Next Gen leaders to stay rooted, connected and encouraged.

TUESDAYS 9:30 AM ET WORD · CONVERSATION · PRAYER
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STATEWIDE ENGAGEMENT
CHAMPIONS CUP 2026

Churches competing. Students engaging. Ministry moving.

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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.

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