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YQ Senior High Retreat
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YQ Leadership Essentials
The Church needs young leaders of character, and Biblical competency. Youth leaders are investing a ton of time into growing the leaders of tomorrow. Youth Quake wants to help! Join us on an 8-month journey as we provide videos, tools, and resources to take your young leaders to the next level in their ministry leadership.
Mission & Philosophy
Youth Quake exists to create life-changing experiences for youth and youth influencers by sharing the power of the Gospel through retreats, teaching, worship, and intentional community. Our heart is for the church and the impact that it can have on the lives of teenagers.
All of our events are focused on youth groups. During our in-person events, groups will stay together in our dorms, eat together in our dining hall, and do intentional small group time. Our virtual series, YQatHome, is designed to help youth pastors and volunteers to work through Biblical teaching, difficult questions, and incredible worship with their group in the comfort of their home location. We strive to provide unforgettable shared experiences that bring people together and deepen relationships through the power of the Gospel.
About YQ
Youth Quake exists to create life-changing experiences for youth and youth influencers by sharing the power of the Gospel through retreats, teaching, worship, and intentional community. Our heart is for the church and the impact that it can have on the lives of teenagers.
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60+ years
YQ began in 1963 as "Midwest Youth Retreat".
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2000+ students impacted each year
2000+ youth and youth workers attend our retreats annually.
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200+ volunteers involved each year
Briercrest students, staff, and the Caronport community are very involved in the retreat in the preparation and during the retreat!
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500+ youth groups in YQ at Home
YQ at Home ran from 2020-2024.
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60+ groups participated in YQ Leadership Essentials
YQ Leadership Essentials ran for its first year in 2024.
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50+ podcast episodes
The YQ Podcast features previous seminars and main sessions from our retreats.
Hear From Our Community
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"Eternity is worth trading everything for."
"God reminded me to redefine my identity and my doubts about the future, that God can take away those voices and doubts I have with MY plan, and to remind me to have faith in God’s plan."
"You have been made for a greater purpose, and God is going to do amazing things with your life. Surrendering your life to Him for Him to work through you for your greater good."
"At YQ, I truly felt God’s presence, especially during worship and prayer. I think I heard God calling me to get baptized, so after this, I’m going to."
"Lots!! And it helped me refresh my faith and strengthen and support me in finding my identity. Additionally, it showed me how we need to put our identity in God rather than in wins or losses, or things around us and material objects."
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