The Edge Conference
Engage Your Students,
Equip Your Leaders
January 17-19, 2026
• Ridgecrest, NC •
Take Your Students to a Youth Conference They'll Never Forget
Much more than just a youth conference! The EDGE is a powerful worship and teaching experience designed to disciple your students and train your leaders.
Or call us at 615-599-5595
Featuring
With Special Guests: Jamie Hammett, Bethany Hurst & Savannah Whitaker
We come to the Edge Conference each year because it is a life changing weekend for those that attend and they are fed the Word of God and it is not watered down. It’s like the Word of God says in Proverbs “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it”. Our youth ask me each year to come back.
— Michael, Student Pastor
Your Registration Includes
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Engaging Worship Experiences
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Student Bible Study Sessions
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Leadership Training Sessions
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Late-Night Activities
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Two Nights Lodging
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Five On-Site Meals
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Free-Time Activities
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Memories That Last a Lifetime
As low as $250 per person*
* $250 Early Bird Rate is only available when you register your group on or before Monday, October 6, 2025.
The Standard Registration rate of $275 will be applied to any registration postmarked after October 6, 2025.
All registrations, rooming lists, and final payments must be postmarked on or before December 15, 2025.
A Note from Craig
I started The EDGE about 20 years ago to provide an affordable, high-quality worship and discipleship weekend for students and youth leaders. I would love to give you a rundown of the conference—just call me at 615-599-5595 and let's chat.
Now, you might be wondering: What makes this conference unique?
Easy! Here are my top 5 reasons you'd want to bring your group:
1. Most importantly, we're dedicated to discipleship.
Two times during the weekend your students participate in smaller group Bible studies to go deeper into the Word. Plus, our speakers don't water down the gospel. They speak truth from the Bible in a way that engages students to deepen their relationship with Christ.
2. We train your leaders.
It's not just for students. Your leaders (volunteers and staff) will get in-depth, practical training to reach and disciple today's generation of students.
3. It's just big enough.
We value both intimacy and quality. The conference is big enough to offer top-notch speakers, musicians, artists, and staffers, but they all still want to connect with your students personally. It feels like family here—which is why many groups come back year after year!
4. You can park your vans for the weekend.
At most conferences, you have to pile everyone into the van and drive back and forth multiple times throughout the weekend. Not so with this one. Everyone stays right next to the conference activities.
5. No hassle whatsoever.
We work out the logistics so you can focus on your students. When you arrive, you're all already checked into your hotel, Bible studies are counted out, and everything's scheduled. Just let us know you're here and enjoy the weekend.
That's it! The conference happens each year in Ridgecrest, NC over MLK weekend in mid-January. I'd love to have you join us at this winter's event!
Again, if you want to ask any questions, just call me directly at 615-599-5595.
The Location
The EDGE Student & Leaders Conference is held at Ridgecrest Conference Center in beautiful Ridgecrest, NC (near Asheville). Experience large group worship sessions, small group Bible studies, and late-night activities nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Let the distractions from everyday life fall away so you can focus on what truly matters.
I have never been to a conference where the leaders cared so much about the pastors, leaders, and students. From the people opening up the doors, to the band, or even the entertainment acts, they are leading bible studies and hanging around to interact with people throughout the weekend. I also have never been to a conference that seeks to challenge the leaders just as much as the students. It is the conference for the ENTIRE student ministry!
— Tanner, Student Pastor