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Ascend Youth Conference

2026 Ascend YC

April 15 - 17, 2026

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Conference Speakers

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Paul Chappell
Paul Chappell

Dr. Paul Chappell is the senior pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church and the founder and president of West Coast Baptist College.

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John Goetsch
John Goetsch

Dr. John Goetsch is the Executive Vice President of West Coast Baptist College and has served Christ as an evangelist for more than 40 years.

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Johnny Pope
Johnny Pope

Dr. Johnny Pope has a passion to preach the gospel and is the pastor of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship of Houston, TX.

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Dean Miller

Dean Miller is a powerful preacher and the pastor of Front Range Baptist Church in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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Dr. Jim Schettler
Jim Schettler

Dr. Jim Schettler is a dynamic speaker who has a passion to see young people serve Christ.

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Larry Chappell
Larry Chappell

Larry Chappell is the Student Ministries leader of Lancaster Baptist Church.

Schedule

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Registration
Doors Open
Opening Service
Meal
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Breakfast
Drama and Message
SoCal Theme Park

(lunch-to-go provided)

Doors Open
Evening Service
Friday, April 17, 2026
Breakfast
11th and 12th WCBC Classes
7th-10th Combined Session
Closing Service
Conference Recap and Q&A
Lunch and Dismissal

General Questions

  • How should I dress?

    It is our desire to be a godly testimony in both our behavior and our dress. Clothing should not advertise a worldly lifestyle.

    Guys can wear nice jeans or casual pants and a t-shirt for the Thursday morning sessions and afternoon activity. (Make sure logos and/or writing on shirts, hats, etc. are appropriate.) Nice casual pants and collared shirts should be worn for evening services and on Friday.

    Girls can wear modest, knee-length skirts, basketball shorts, or culottes, and a loose-fitting top for the Thursday morning sessions and afternoon activity. (No low-cut, immodest, or tight-fitting clothing.) Knee-length skirts or dresses should be worn for evening services and on Friday.

  • What should I bring?

    Bring clothing for three days of exciting activities and preaching services, your Bible, a pen, bath articles, some spending money, a soft heart, and a good attitude.

  • Can my group stay in the dorms?

    While we love to host guests, we have limited capacity in our on-campus housing. We also have hundreds of college students who live in these rooms. We're glad that several local hotels have agreed to offer you special discounts. Click here (https://wcbc.edu/experience/area-services) for more information.

  • Can I get the early bird discount for my group if I register one person from my church?

    The Early Bird Discount is available to those who complete their registration early. All you need to do to receive this special offer is register (including payment) before March 1. The discount applies to individuals and not entire groups, so register and pay for as many delegates as possible before the deadline hits.

  • How does WCBC assign seats?

    All seats will be assigned by group based on the priority of the when the first person registered. All you have to do is fully register (including payment) a single person to lock in your entire group's priority for seating. Two days before the conference, we will assign one seat to every registered (including payment) delegate from your church. We cannot guarantee that anyone who registers fewer than forty-eight hours before the conference will be able to sit with their church.

  • One of our young people is a current WCBC student. Can they sit with us?

    We're delighted when our students from your church are able to chaperone and serve your group. However, because of our limited capacity, WCBC students may only be assigned seats with your group if 1) they are a sibling of someone who is attending, 2) they are a member of your church, or 3) they are acting as a registered sponsor for your group.

Conference Pricing

Registration is $99 per person before March 1. Registration increases to $120 on March 1. Registration includes all services and sessions, admission to the theme park and all meals listed in the above schedule. Preferred conference seating is provided on a first come first serve basis assigned by date registered.

Lodging is not included in the cost of registration. However, WCBC works with several local hotels to provide you with quality options. Find those options here.

July 1 - February 28

$99per delegate

March 1 - April 17

$120per delegate