National Ministry Conference

Welcome to YFC Canada’s National Ministry Conference 2026 at RockRidge Canyon in Princeton, British Columbia! Nestled in a breathtaking mountain valley and wrapped around a peaceful lake, RockRidge Canyon offers the kind of beauty and space that invites us to slow down, listen for God’s voice, and enjoy being together.

From June 26-30, 2026, our YFC body from across the country will gather in this extraordinary setting to reconnect in meaningful relationships, worship Jesus, pray expectantly, play and laugh together, learn and grow in ministry, and celebrate all that God is doing in and through Youth for Christ in Canada. This is more than just a conference; it is a shared moment in our story where we come aside as one movement—staff, volunteers, and partners—to be refreshed, envisioned, and sent back out to love and serve young people with renewed passion and hope.

This year, our theme will be ROCK STEADY: Ready to Respond. In a cultural moment where questions, doubts, and tensions feel louder than ever, we want to be a community firmly grounded in Jesus, equipped to respond wisely and compassionately to the real issues young people are facing. Together, we’ll explore what it means to stand steady on the Rock, to be ready with both courage and gentleness, and to live and lead in a way that points a watching world to the hope of the gospel.

We are also pleased to share that our special guest speaker will be Wes Huff of Apologetics Canada. Wes has become well known and widely sought after, particularly since his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, and he brings a thoughtful, engaging, and deeply biblical voice to conversations about faith, doubt, and culture. His presence with us at RockRidge Canyon will be a significant gift as we lean into this theme together, seeking to be ready to respond—to God’s call, to the needs of youth, and to the questions of our time—with confidence, clarity, and Christlike love.

Tim Coles
National Director

The Package Price includes your accommodation, meals, snacks, the conference fee for adults and the children’s ministry fee for children.

RockRidge has a number of different accommodation types. Because there are limited numbers of each type, on the registration form you will be asked to rank your preference of accommodation type. We will do our very best to accommodate your preference, however, please note that we will also take into account how we can accommodate having the most number of staff be able to attend the conference. 

Accommodation Recommendations

• Lodge (single) is recommended for 1 person only. It should be noted that we have a limited amount of single accommodations available.
• Lodge (double) is recommended for couples, 2 individuals or families of 3-4 where the children are able to sleep in bunk beds.
• Dorm accommodations are recommended for families or groups of 4+

Regular Conference – June 26-30, 2026 (4 nights, 11 meals)

Regular Conference + Day of Prayer – June 25-30, 2026 (5 nights, 13 meals)

*Please note:

• There is no charge for children 2 years old and under but they still need to be registered.
• The Day of Prayer is an adult only event. We recognize that you may need to bring your child(ren) with you when you arrive on June 25th so we have included the option to register them for the extra night and meals. It is important to note that there will be no children’s ministry offered during the Day of Prayer so you will need to pre-arrange for your spouse or someone else to be with your children during the DOP sessions. 
• For the RV and Tent site options you are required to provide your own RV, tent, and camping gear. Washrooms and showers are available and are located next to the pool.

Additional Fees that may apply: 

• Shuttle: $45 per person, per direction. You will reserve a seat on the shuttle when you complete your registration. 
• Dietary: $10 one time fee per person with a dietary request per RockRidge’s policy. This will be applied at the time of registration. 
• Activities: there are a number of activities available at RockRidge for which there is an additional fee of $27-$31 (ex. Tower of Terror, High Ropes Course, Zip Line). For these activities you will pay RockRidge directly. 

The Package Price includes your accommodation, meals, snacks, the conference fee for adults and the children’s ministry fee for children.

RockRidge has a number of different accommodation types. Because there are limited numbers of each type, on the registration form you will be asked to rank your preference of accommodation type. We will do our very best to accommodate your preference, however, please note that we will also take into account how we can accommodate having the most number of staff be able to attend the conference. 

Accommodation Recommendations

• Lodge (single) is recommended for 1 person only. It should be noted that we have a limited amount of single accommodations available.
• Lodge (double) is recommended for couples, 2 individuals or families of 3-4 where the children are able to sleep in bunk beds.
• Dorm accommodations are recommended for families or groups of 4+

Regular Conference – June 26-30, 2026 (4 nights, 11 meals)

Regular Conference + Day of Prayer – June 25-30, 2026 (5 nights, 13 meals)

*Please note:

• There is no charge for children 2 years old and under but they still need to be registered.
• The Day of Prayer is an adult only event. We recognize that you may need to bring your child(ren) with you when you arrive on June 25th so we have included the option to register them for the extra night and meals. It is important to note that there will be no children’s ministry offered during the Day of Prayer so you will need to pre-arrange for your spouse or someone else to be with your children during the DOP sessions. 
• For the RV and Tent site options you are required to provide your own RV, tent, and camping gear. Washrooms and showers are available and are located next to the pool.

Additional Fees that may apply: 

• Shuttle: $45 per person, per direction. You will reserve a seat on the shuttle when you complete your registration. 
• Dietary: $10 one time fee per person with a dietary request per RockRidge’s policy. This will be applied at the time of registration. 
• Activities: there are a number of activities available at RockRidge for which there is an additional fee of $27-$31 (ex. Tower of Terror, High Ropes Course, Zip Line). For these activities you will pay RockRidge directly. 

You will need to fill out, sign, and submit RockRidge Canyon’s consent form. You will be given the opportunity to upload the form during registration. You can upload a signed PDF or a photo of a signed printed form.

Note: If you are registering your family, please use the “Family Consent Form”. This form will include consent for yourself and your children. If other adults are registering with you (spouse, adult children, etc.), you will need to provide the “Individual Consent Form” signed by each of them with their registration.

Guest Consent Form

Family Consent Form

Download PDF version

Thu 25 | Fri 26 | Sat 27 | Sun 28 | Mon 29 | Tue 30

Thursday, June 25

5:00pm | Shuttle 1 departs Kelowna
7:00pm | Day of Prayer Registration

Friday, June 26

8:30am | Breakfast
9:30am | Day of Prayer 1
11:00am | Break
11:00am | Shuttle 2 departs Kelowna
11:30am | Day of Prayer 2
12:30pm | Lunch
1:30pm | Day of Prayer 3
2:30pm | Shuttle 3 departs Kelowna
3:00pm | NMC Registration (3-5:30)
5:30pm | Dinner + NMC Kickoff!
8:30pm | Free Time

Saturday, June 27

8:30am | Breakfast
9:30am | Plenary 1
11:00am | Break
11:30am | Workshops 1
12:30pm | Lunch
1:30pm | Workshops 2
3:00pm | Free Time
5:30pm | Dinner
7:00pm | Plenary 2
8:30pm | Free Time

Sunday, June 28

8:30am | Breakfast
9:30am | UMC
11:00am | Break
11:30am | UMC
12:30pm | Lunch
1:30pm | Free Time
5:30pm | Dinner
7:00pm | Plenary 3 + Q&A
8:30pm | Free Time

Monday, June 29

8:30am | Breakfast
9:30am | YFCI & YFCC Address
11:00am | Break
11:30am | Workshops 3
12:30pm | Lunch
1:30pm | Core Ministries Focus
3:00pm | Free Time
5:30pm | Dinner
7:00pm | Graduation, Service Awards & Communion
8:30pm | Free Time

Tuesday, June 30

7:00am | Shuttle departs RockRidge
7:00am | Continental To-Go Breakfast Available
9:30am | Check-out by 9:30am

More information coming soon!

A children’s ministry will be available for those ages 3-17 during all Plenary Sessions & Workshops. More details to come! 

Please note the times there will not be Children’s Ministry available: 

• Opening night – this will be a family friendly event! 
• Free Time 
• Day of Prayer 

We need volunteers to help us at NMC! There are a few different volunteer opportunities and we would love it if you would share them with your spouse, teenagers (must be 16+), friends, parents, etc to consider. Check it out below and please send them our way!

1. Be part of the RockRidge Work Crew! 

• What you will do: Work Crew responsibilities may include: dining hall set-up, table setting, serving, bussing, washing pots, pans & dishes, food preparation, housekeeping and camp clean up in the Dining Room and the Kitchen.
• Schedule: A typical day consists of reporting an hour before each meal and remaining until after cleanup is completed. The average work day will vary based on the group’s schedule and requirements but a full day will generally be 8 hours with breaks throughout the day as determined by Property Staff in conjunction with the group schedule. 
• Why be part of the Work Crew? You’ll have fun as you serve alongside the other volunteers & RockRidge staff! The cost of your accommodation and meals is covered – that’s right, there is no charge for our Work Crew volunteers! Please note: you are responsible for the cost of getting yourself to and from RockRidge. 

Apply to Volunteer

2. Children’s Ministry

• Do you (or does someone you know) love working with children and youth? Would you love to serve our YFC families by helping provide the Children’s Ministry at NMC this year? If so, we would love to hear from you to chat about the different opportunities and where you would like to volunteer! 

Apply to Volunteer

If you have any questions or would like to sign up to volunteer please contact Sarah at events@yfc.ca

We are pleased to be able to offer a number of subsidies for the 2026 National Ministry Conference! It is our hope that these subsidies will help ensure that as many of our staff as possible are able to attend NMC this year without financial barrier. Though the number of subsidies is significant, there is ultimately a limited number available so if receiving a subsidy is important for your attendance at NMC we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Day of Prayer Subsidy

All who attend the Day of Prayer may apply for a subsidy of $50 per person. 

NMC Travel Subsidy

A travel subsidy of $200 per person is available for staff who are travelling from outside of the Western Region having difficulty financing their attendance at the conference. Please note: this subsidy is available to staff members only (not board members or volunteers). 

NMC First Time Attendance Subsidy 

We believe that the National Ministry Conference is an incredibly valuable experience for new YFC | YU staff and we want to help make it possible for them to attend NMC right away! So, we will be offering a $200 per person subsidy to staff members who will be attending NMC for the first time in 2026. 

Summer Institute Subsidy 

A subsidy of $375 is available to staff members who have just completed Summer Institute 2026 and who wish to attend NMC. 

SUBSIDY APPLICATION PROCESS: 

1. You may apply for one or more of the above subsidies by Friday, May 29th using this form. 
2. To qualify, your Executive Director will need to verify that you require or are eligible for the subsidy. We will be in touch with your ED to confirm this. 
3. If the application is approved, a transfer will be sent to your Chapter after the conference has concluded and your attendance has been confirmed. 

Apply for Subsidy

If you have any questions about the subsidies, eligibility or the application process please contact Sarah at sarah.bolton@yfc.ca