Faith
Youths Embrace Christ at SonQuest Conference
Faith Facts
- Fourteen young people committed their lives to Christ through baptism at the SonQuest Youth Conference in Orlando, Florida.
- The annual event, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, draws nearly 1,000 youth, parents, and ministers for worship and spiritual renewal.
- SonQuest fosters Christian fellowship and spiritual growth through worship, biblical teaching, and engaging activities.
The SonQuest Youth Conference in Orlando witnessed 14 young believers, including sisters Olivia and Johanna Jackson, publicly commit their lives to Christ in baptism. The event featured worship, inspiring teaching, and opportunities for youth to reflect on their faith journey.
Keynote speaker Jason Darden encouraged attendees to surrender to God’s Holy Spirit and to stop trying to live apart from His direction.
“If you continue trying to swim upstream and go in a different direction of the Holy Spirit, you’re going to tire yourself out,” Darden said. “So tonight, let the Holy Spirit move you. Surrender — I surrender all.”
Through worship and supportive teaching, participants were inspired to make meaningful decisions for Christ. Fun activities and fellowship were also central, as youth groups connected through games and friendly competition, highlighting the joy of Christian community.
SonQuest director James Moore has faithfully shepherded the conference for nearly five decades, watching generations of youth grow in faith and develop Christ-centered friendships.
“These kids love to sing, and they’ll pour their heart out in praise,” Moore commented, reflecting on the conference’s spiritual impact and the blessings of collective worship.
At its heart, SonQuest stands as a testament to the transformative power of faith, family, and spiritual fellowship among the next generation of believers.