Founders Christian School

Renew 2026

Two days set apart to worship, grow, compete, serve—and rethink the relationships shaping who we are becoming.

October 7–8Grades 7–12On campus at FCS
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This year's theme

Renewal in our relationships

Our relationships aren’t incidental to who God calls us to be. They are integral to our spiritual formation and maturity.

Across five sessions, we’ll explore God’s purpose for human relationship: why relationships are essential, how they transform us, what they reveal, and why they call for intentionality, faithfulness, and responsibility.

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…Romans 12:1–2
Five sessions. One purpose.

Relationships,
renewed.

We’ll open Scripture together and consider the people God has placed around us—friends, family, church, and community.

Wed · 9:00 AM

Essential

God’s design for human relationship and why we were never meant to walk alone.

Josh Philpot
Wed · 12:00 PM

Transformational

The people around us shape the people we become.

Kyle Frazey
Wed · 7:00 PM

Reflectional

Our friendships reveal what our hearts desire and where we seek fellowship.

Matt Karns
Thu · 9:00 AM

Intentional

Purposeful, committed engagement with God’s people—and the fruit of faithfulness.

Paul Shirley
Thu · 12:00 PM

Providential

Relationships as assignments and responsibilities entrusted to us by the Lord.

Joe Jones
Two full days

The schedule

Breakfast, worship, teaching, breakout conversations, House games, service, and plenty of time together.

Day One

Wednesday, October 7
Breakfast & Fellowship
Quiet Time
Session 1Relationships as Essential · Josh Philpot
Breakout
House Games
Lunch
Session 2Relationships as Transformational · Kyle Frazey
Breakout
House Games
Q&A
Session 3 (Thrive)Relationships as Reflectional · Matt Karns

Day Two

Thursday, October 8
Breakfast & Fellowship
Quiet TimeAssigned reading
Session 4Relationships as Intentional · Paul Shirley
Breakout
House Games
Lunch
Session 5Relationships as Providential · Joe Jones
Breakout
House Games
Service ProjectsGuys: Sunday room setup · Girls: volleyball/football signs
Volleyball Game
Know before you go

The essentials

01

Attendance

Conference attendance is expected during the regular school day. Evening events are encouraged but optional.

02

What to wear

Jeans or school uniform shorts/pants with any school-affiliated shirt. Renew shirts will be issued for Thursday.

03

Meals

Breakfast and snacks are provided. Bring lunch both days unless you ordered Thursday hot lunch.

04

Conference cost

$30, billed to your FACTS account. Cost includes both breakfasts, snacks, and a conference T-shirt.

October 7–8 · Founders Christian School

Come ready.

Ready to listen. Ready to worship. Ready to compete. Ready to serve. Ready to be renewed.

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