It's time to MOVE !

 MOVE Conference is the largest winter evangelism conference for teenagers in Georgia, and the absolute best place to bring your youth group for their retreat this winter! Joining us this year are Shane Pruitt and Edenfield!

 

Jan 1-2, 2027 // Registration Opens August 14th

What is MOVE?

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This year’s MOVE Conference is designed to get students out of their seats and includes two days at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, GA. All three sessions will be at Wild Adventures’ large, covered venue and our guests will get out of their seats throughout the day and experience the park. MOVE Conference is an evangelistic student conference hosted by the Next Gen office of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board.

NEW THIS YEAR: WE HAVE THE WHOLE PARK TO OURSELVES BOTH DAYS!

Jan 1-2, 2027 // Registration Opens August 14th

  • Move Conference Tickets

    $105.00 per person through Sept 17

    $125.00 per person through Dec 3

    $145.00 per person after Dec 3

  • Ticket Details

    Once you create your group in our registration system, there are options for season ticket holders, adding Meal Packages, Child tickets, and more. 

Meal Package: $45 (2 Buffet Meals and an unlimited drink souvenir cup.)
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MOVE at a glance

  • WHEN IS IT?

    January 1-2, 2027
    (Park is exclusive to Move Conference Attendees only.)

  • WHERE IS IT?

    Wild Adventures Theme Park, Valdosta, GA

  • WHO IS IT FOR?

    Middle & High Schoolers

Schedule
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Day 1

Day 1

12:00pm  Park Doors Open

12:00pm – 3:00pm  Registration is Open

(if you arrive after 4pm, guest services will have everything, which is the building to the left after park security.)

2:45pm – 4:45pm  Leader Lounge Open

4:00pm  Dinner Shifts Start

6:00pm  Gates open for seating

6:30pm  Session 1

8:00pm  Afterparty In The Park

9:00pm  Park Close

Day 2

Day 2

9:30am  Gates open for seating

10:30am  Session 2

12:00pm  Lunch/Wild Adventures

1:00pm – 3:00pm  Leader Lounge Open

2:00pm  Breakouts (main stage area for Girls, Guys, and College)

3:15pm  Gates open for seating

3:00pm  Session 3

4:30pm  Sendoff 

7:00pm  Park Closes

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See the Highlights

DOWNLOAD 2026 VIDEO
On the Stage
Shane
Pruitt
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Keynote Speaker
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Keynote Speaker

Shane Pruitt serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He and his wife, Kasi, reside in Texas with their five children. He has been in ministry for more than 20 years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. Shane is also a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher. Every year, he speaks to more than one hundred thousand people about the good news of Jesus Christ.

Edenfield
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Over the last 20 years Edenfield has traveled across the United States and abroad with a mission to turn attention to the word of God through worship. With an emphasis on encouraging students and leaders to fulfill their callings in Christ, Edenfield brings an infectious energy to Praise and Worship. Lead by Kyle Edenfield who serves as the Worship Pastor at Midway Church, Edenfield is passionate about equipping and inspiring young leaders to serve in their local church.

Hotels

Groups and individuals are responsible for their own housing. The following hotels are MOVE Conference preferred properties. We have negotiated room blocks and rates at these hotels and they are supporting our events in Valdosta. Links provided take you to the MOVE rate. These rates expire at the end of November. If there is no link provided please call the hotel directly and ask for the Georiga Baptist Move rate.

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Fairfield by Marriott

Estimated Rate: $99 + tax (double queen) $114 + tax for King Suite

Reservations: 229-242-1225

Deadline: December 6th

2010 W. Hill Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601

Amenities: Complimentary breakfast

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Hampton Inn & Suites

Estimated Rate: $149.00 (king)+ tax
$149.00 (2 queens) + tax

Reservations: 229-241-1234

 2 Meeting Place Dr. Valdosta, GA 31601 

Amenities: Free HOT Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Business Center & Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool 

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Volunteering at Move

As we prepare to minister to thousands of students at Move Conference, our volunteer teams are as important as ever. All of our volunteers are screened, background checked, and trained in MinistrySafe.

If you are interested in any of the following teams, please apply by clicking the button below:

  • Registration

  • Logistics (setup)

  • Welcome/Host Team

  • Security

  • Merch

  • Production

Volunteer Now

Volunteer Requirements

  1. At least 18 years old as of Jan 1, 2026.
  2. Available to serve on Jan 2-3, 2026 (8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.) 
  3. Available to provide your own transportation
  4. Willing to complete a background check and online training by November 8.

If you meet the criteria above, we would love to have you on our volunteer team.

As a volunteer, you will not need to pay for park admission. And we will cover some of your meals for serving (meals to be determined, your team leader will know). Like last year, you will need to cover your lodging. Check with team leader and those you know to see if you can group up and share a room. 

Volunteer Process

  1. Complete the online form to the right to give us your basic contact information.
  2. Complete our Child Protection Background Check no later than Nov 9!
  3. AFTER submitting your background check, keep your eyes out for an email inviting you to participate in an online training course for protecting children through MinistrySafe.org. Complete the course as instructed.
  4. Wait for your confirmation email confirming your clearance, and giving instructions for volunteering.
  5. Arrive for volunteer training at 8:30 a.m. on Jan 2, 2026, as instructed in the final email.

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