THANK YOU
Rise Experience Teen Summit 2026 — Our First. Not Our Last.
From Our Hearts
A Message of Gratitude
"Because of you, our teens were able to experience something special."
Our hearts are full as we reflect on our very first Rise Experience Teen Summit 2026! What an amazing weekend of connection, creativity, growth, and meaningful conversations. This was our first, and by God's grace, it won't be our last!
A huge thank you to every sponsor, everyone who sponsored a teen, our staff, mentors, volunteers, and everyone who supported this vision through prayers, donations, and encouragement. Because of you, our teens were able to experience something special.
Thank you to our amazing panelists for sharing your wisdom and having impactful conversations with our youth. Thank you to the Downtown Library for welcoming us, and to WXII for helping share and highlight this important event in our community.
To our teens — thank you for being open, honest, and willing to try something different. To the parents, thank you for trusting us with your children.
We are grateful for everyone who helped make The Rise Experience Teen Summit 2026 a success. We couldn't have done it without you!
This was our first… and by God's grace, it won't be our last! ❤️ See you at The Rise Experience 2027!
The Summit Experience
What We Built Together
Connection
Teens found community and belonging in a space built just for them.
Creativity
Young minds were challenged to think, express, and create boldly.
Growth
Every session, every conversation moved our teens forward.
Meaningful Conversations
Real talk. Real impact. Wisdom shared across generations.
With Deep Gratitude
Standing Ovation
Special thanks to every person who helped make this vision a reality.
Looking Ahead
This was our first.
By God's grace, it won't be our last.