AWAKE is a local church student conference that is founded on the belief that our faith is not meant to be idle, hidden, or contained but instead lived out AWAKE in Christ! We want to see this generation empowered by Jesus, equipped to make a difference, and living out their faith every day! In 2013, God laid a vision on the heart of our student ministry team to bring local church youth groups together from all over the midwest for a 24-hour experience. The vision for the weekend would simply be this: worship, prayer, and focused teaching on one thing- this generation becoming AWAKE. It is our prayer that students and youth leaders leave the conference refreshed, equipped, and inspired to live AWAKE at home, in the local church, in their cities, and around the world.

The Hub
133 W 2nd St
Ottumwa, IA 52501

AWAKE is designed for junior high (6th-8th grade) and high school (9th-12th grade) students. Adult student ministry leaders are encouraged to attend with the students they lead.

Doors to the conference will open at 6:00 p.m. We open registration and check-in early to help accommodate those that are traveling from out-of-town. The conference will conclude on Saturday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m.

Pricing for AWAKE varies depending on when you register. Please note that there is an early bird price break leading up to conference, so the sooner you register, the more you save! 

• NOW through the end of the year: $55
• Beginning January 1st: $75

The registration fee covers your conference admission and meals only. You may want to bring additional money to purchase AWAKE merchandise.

Registrations for AWAKE 2024 are both non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Although there may be an opportunity to register at the door, we encourage you to register as soon as possible so that we can plan accordingly for your experience. In the likely event that AWAKE sells out, we cannot guarantee availability at the door

Day and session passes are not available. We recommend that you reserve your place now by registering in full for the conference.

Yes! Every registration gives you access to all sessions of the AWAKE Conference.

You may pick up your lanyard between 6:30pm and 7:30pm on February 23, 2024 at the Hub. Your lanyard will serve as your ticket and admission for AWAKE, don’t lose it!

We recommend that you stay on-site for meals when possible. Eating a meal offsite will not work well with the conference schedule. For your convenience we will have meals provided during breakfast and lunch, as well as snacks throughout the conference.

Please contact Kelsey at kelsey@thebridgechurch.cc to arrange alternate food accommodations.

We recommend staying at any of these three local locations:

• AmericInn 
• Hampton Inn 
• Holiday Inn Express