Video Contest
The NVYC Video Contest is an exciting opportunity to showcase your talents and win big at the 40th Annual National Youth Conference!
The Need of the Hour
Pastor Trieber passionately urges young people to recognize the need of the hour and to surrender to God’s work in this brief video. The conference’s theme, “Knowing the Time,” from Romans 13:11, sets the tone for powerful preaching, awesome activities, and hilarious skits.
Speakers
HERE’S THIS YEAR’S INCREDIBLE LINEUP OF PREACHERS.
Pastor Jack Trieber Host Pastor
Dr. Jack Trieber, pastor of the North Valley Baptist Church, can best be described as an enthusiastic, Bible-believing preacher with a message for this needy hour. God has used Dr. Trieber to accomplish much for His glory in Santa Clara, California, since he became pastor in 1976. Under his leadership, the church averages nearly 3,000 in attendance each Sunday. Pastor Trieber has been hosting this conference for 40 years.
Pastor Sam Epley Murfreesboro, TN
Pastor Sam Epley grew up in a preacher’s family in western Kentucky. From a young age, he was blessed to be involved in the ministry, traveling with his family, singing, and preaching for six years. He has dedicated himself to serving God as an assistant pastor and pastor for the past 15+ years. Pastor Epley is known for his energetic preaching style and passion for reaching the next generation.
Pastor Mike Johnson Redding, CA
Dr. Mike Johnson is the fiery yet compassionate pastor of the Shasta Baptist Church in Redding, California. Following his graduation from Bible college, Pastor Johnson moved with his young family to Redding to plant a church for the glory of God. He has never wavered from that great calling. Since 1996, Pastor Johnson has traveled to GSBC on Tuesday mornings to train the next generation of Christian servants
Pastor Mark Swanson Rockford, IL
Mark Swanson is the pastor of the Berean Baptist Church. Pastor Swanson spent the first twenty-two years of his ministry as the youth pastor before assuming the role of pastor. He has served our Lord faithfully and continues to give teenagers a solid foundation on which they can build a Christ-centered life. He has become a favorite speaker at our conferences.
NV YOUTH CONFERENCE APP
Download the official NV Youth Conference app for iPhone and iPad! Get information about this year’s conference and relive 13 years of Youth Conference preaching, skits, recap videos, photos, and more.
Time is running out! Register Today!
Registration
Teenager or Sponsor
$
155
-
Four action-packed days
-
Activities and Food
-
All Conference Material
-
Lodging is Separate (see FAQ below for rates)
Register now
Registration fee increased $20 after June 1
Watch our 2022 Recap
God greatly blessed the 39th Annual National Youth Conference! Watch last year’s recap video to relive the excitement. But trust us, you won’t want to miss this year’s conference. We can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for us this year. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
Conference Schedule
June 19-22, 2023
Monday
3:00 pm — Registration (Parking Lot Activities)
6:00 pm — Evening Service
After service — Dinner
Tuesday
7:00 am — Breakfast
8:00 am — Morning Service I
10:00 am — Split Sessions
(Youth Workers with Pastor Jack Trieber)
11:00 am — Morning Service II
12:00 pm — Buses Leave for Activity
4:45 pm — Dinner
6:00 pm — Evening Service
After service — Glow Games hosted by GSBC (for HS Juniors, Seniors, & 2023 Graduates)
Wednesday
7:00 am — Breakfast
8:00 am — Morning Service I
10:00 am — Split Sessions
(Youth Workers with Pastor Jack Trieber)
11:00 am — Morning Service II
12:00 pm — Buses Leave for Activity
4:45 pm — Dinner
6:00 pm — Evening Service
Thursday
7:00 am — Breakfast
8:00 am — Morning Service
11:30 am — Closing
12:30 pm — Cleanup
FAQ
MOST FREQUENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The pre-registration deadline is Thursday, June 1. For groups to qualify for the pre-registration rates listed, registration forms and fees must be submitted by this date. Registration sent via mail must be postmarked for June 1.
All registration fees increase by $20 after June 1. Please keep in mind that group registration is incomplete without registration forms and fees. For example, you may submit your registration form on June 1 to confirm group accommodations; but without accompanying registration fees, your group would incur late registration charges.
Please call our office to confirm receipt of all registration forms and fees.
Registration fees are nonrefundable.
General Information
The conference is open to those in seventh through twelfth grade.
There must be at least one worker for every eight teenagers. Every group that brings both young ladies and young men must have at least one male youth worker and one female youth worker.
Young ladies are required to wear knee-length skirts or dresses, and young men should wear a collared shirts to all evening services. Young ladies may wear modest culottes during activity times—no pants, please.
The following meals are included in the registration fees: light refreshments following the Monday evening service; breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday. Nurseries will not be provided.
A conference hotel rate has been secured by North Valley Baptist Church for two hotels. The cost for lodging is not included in your conference fee. Occupancy per room is based on 4, depending on room type. For example, if the number of adult ladies and teenage girls in your group is 12, you should book 3 rooms. If the number were 13, the number would be rounded up.
Sonesta Silicon Valley – $119/night
1820 Barber Lane
Milpitas, CA 95035
Click here
Delta Hotels Santa Clara Silicon Valley – $159/night
2151 Laurelwood Road
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Click here
LaQuinta Inn and Suites – $119/night
2585 Seaboard Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131
Click here (No conference provided transportation to and from this location)
Many groups arrive in time to get the conference materials and freshen up before the Monday evening service.
Materials for the week will be distributed on the first floor of the GSBC Academic Building on Monday, June 19, from 3:00–6:00 PM and then following the evening service.
All delegations must be properly supervised at all times. You will read in the conference brochure that North Valley Baptist Church requires one worker to be assigned to every eight teenagers. Every group that brings both young ladies and young men must have at least one male youth worker and one female youth worker. The safety of our young people is paramount.
Please be considerate and mindful not only of personnel and other guests within each hotel but also of the buildings and properties of each establishment. Please do not run in the hallways, play loud music, bring any animals or pets, and conduct or take part in any other activities that may disrupt other guests or cause damage to any items or buildings owned by each establishment.
North Valley Baptist Church security personnel will be available at the conference hotels to answer any questions delegates may have about our guidelines as well as any related conference matters and to help maintain a good testimony for all of our delegates. We ask that you please inform your young people to heed their instructions.
North Valley Baptist Church will not be held responsible for any injury, damage, or theft that may occur during the conference. Money or personal items should never be left unattended.
We do provide airport transportation. However, pick-ups and drop-offs must be confirmed with our office prior to the conference. Please contact Tom Apusen at 408-988-8881, x228, for further details. Please note that the nearest airport to the conference is San José International Airport (4 miles, 8 minutes), followed by San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport (both approximately 33 miles, 39 minutes).
Transportation will only run to the Delta Hotel and Sonesta Hotel. Please plan on providing your own transportation to and from the church if you are staying elsewhere.
Afternoon Activities:
Tuesday, June 20
Following the morning services, the delegates will be taken to Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, where we have rented the entire 70-acre park. The conference teams will be divided into two groups based on grade. Each team will participate in a tournament-style competition consisting of epic and outrageous games to earn conference points. Concessions and refreshments will be provided.Wednesday, June 21
Following the morning services, delegates will attend the Silver Creek Sportsplex. There are many activities, including dodgeball, volleyball, basketball, archery tag, soccer, rock climbing, arcade games, etc. This is a closed facility, and teens are encouraged to fellowship and involve themselves in the various events.
The Annual Bible Bowl will cover the book of Philippians. Match schedules will be announced throughout the week of the conference.
The maximum number of teams per church is 2, and every team must have 4 young people. (Please note that a young person may only be on 1 team. For example, John A. from your youth group may not be on Team 1 and Team 2 representing your church. He may only be on 1 team.)
Groups may sign up for the Annual Bible Bowl on the Group Registration Form.
Contact Us
Quick Links
Contact Info
3530 De La Cruz Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
- info@nvbc.org
- 408-988-8881
- June 19-22, 2023
- nvbc.org
© 2023 NVBC – All Rights Reserved