FAST FORWARD:
HOW TO BE AUTHENTIC IN AN ARTIFICIAL WORLD.
In today’s culture, filled with filtered identities, digital distractions, and artificial intimacy, students are asking big questions about who they really are and how to live in real relationship.
This year’s theme focuses on:
- Embracing their identity as image-bearers of God
- Finding true friendships over fake follows
- Rejecting artificial substitutes for intimacy and pursuing genuine connection
- Using AI with integrity and purpose rooted in biblical truth
With biblical teaching from both ministry leaders and tech-industry experts (Protect Young Eyes and Web AI), we will discover humanity’s mission to glorify God in the quickly changing digital landscape of the future! Including worship and interactive small groups, Pursuit 2025 will equip students to live out authentic faith in an artificial world.
Hebrews 2:6-8/Psalm 8:5,
“What is man that you remember him,
or the son of man that you care for him?
You made him lower than the angels
for a short time;
you crowned him with glory and honor
and subjected everything under his feet.”
FAQ’S
WHO CAN ATTEND?
This is a youth conference on biblical sexual ethics. Due to the nature of the content, there are separate tracks for middle and high school students with gender specific break out sessions. The suggested age range is middle school through high school. If you have a student that does not fit this age range, we trust your judgment. We will not be carding at the door. 🙂
ARE PARENTS ALLOWED TO ACCOMPANY THEIR STUDENTS TO THE CONFERENCE?
Yes, parents are encouraged to attend… especially for the Main Stage Sessions! (We have separate seating reserved in the back to come and go as you’d like). We just ask that you bring at least one student with you and pay for registration if you intend to stay for lunch!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE?
Your registration price covers the cost of the event and includes a PURSUIT student notebook for each attendee.
WILL LUNCH BE SERVED ON SATURDAY?
Yes. Pizza will be served for lunch!
WILL THE CONFERENCE BE LIVE STREAMED?
Due to the increased interest, we are working on the logistics. It’s a possibility.
Are there group discounts?
Yes. We encourage youth groups to sign up together. Groups of 10+ qualify for the group discount.
IS THERE ASSIGNED SEATING?
Yes. There are specific break out sessions based on age and gender. Groups that register together are assigned to sit together if they in the same demographic. If you and a friend sign up separately and wish to sit next to each other, please indicate so in your registration form! We are happy to accommodate the best we can.
Do you have a statement of beliefs?
Yes! This annual conference is hosted by Across My Heart Ministries with the support of Banner Church. You can find our statement of belief at the links above.
What is your approach?
Everyone believes something about sexuality. Is it good? Is it dirty? Can a girl really be a boy? Is pornography harmful? Media pushes it’s own narrative, and it’s hard to keep up. It’s time to rewind the conversation and get back to God’s good design. Together, we’ll discover that clear thinking and scientific research actually support scriptural truths. Teens will leave equipped with biblical answers as they pursue God’s heart and discover His good design for life and love. God’s way truly is the best way to live!
RETURNING THIS YEAR: PURSUIT ESSAY CONTEST
Conference Schedule
THE DETAILS
WHAT: Across My Heart is joining forces with area youth groups to host our fourth annual youth conference on Biblical sexual ethics at Banner Church.
WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2025 8:30am – 3pm
WHERE: Banner Church, 1111 68th Street Byron Center, MI
WHO: Middle/high school students and youth leaders
HOW MUCH? Tickets $25 per person ($20 early bird/ $12 group rates available)
PURSUIT CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2025
8:30 AM DOORS OPEN/ CEREAL BAR
9:00 AM WELCOME & WORSHIP
9:15 AM MAIN STAGE FEAT. ACROSS MY HEART MINISTRIES
10:00 AM BREAK OUT SESSIONS #1
11:00 AM BREAK OUT SESSIONS #2
12:00 PM PIZZA PARTY
12:30 PM MAIN STAGE FEAT. PROTECT YOUNG EYES
1:15 PM BREAK OUT SESSIONS #3
2:00 PM ROUND TABLE
2:30 PM STUDENT SHOWCASE
3:00 PM PARENTS PICK UP
PURSUIT CONFERENCE SPEAKER LINE UP
Main Stage Featuring:
Break out sessions:
- The influence of AI on body dysmorphia
- Authentic friendships over AI companionship
- The science of porn addiction from a practicing physician assistant
- The red flags of social media from a de-transitioner
- How Christian can use AI in a way that glorifies God from an international tech-industry developer
- Creating in the image of our Creator from the perspective of an author and publisher
- And so much more…
So flee youthful passions and PURSUE righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
2 Timothy 2:22
Parents, This part is for you:
Something for the parents too:
If you’re a parent out there, wondering if we will be giving an anatomy class lecture on the birds and the bees, let us reassure you: this is sexual ethics not sex education. You can imply a lot without explaining it. Just think of it like an appropriately timed Hollywood cut scene! Whenever possible, we speak implicitly, not explicitly. And we always point back to God’s good design rather than all the deviations from it.
For too long, the Church has only told kids what “not to do”, and we’ve left them without an inspiring vision for what God-honoring love should actually look like. We want to champion God’s good design for life and love!
Curious what your kids are learning? Parents are welcome to sit in on all the sessions. We will have special tables reserved in the back for parents who want to join. We just ask that you pay for admission if you’ll be staying for lunch!
