Passion Conference (Jan 1-3, 2026) gathered tens of thousands of young adults at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, for three days of worship, biblical teaching, and cultural engagement, marking one of the largest and most impactful gatherings in the movement's history.
Designed for college students and young adults, Passion 2026 centered on calling a generation to live wholeheartedly for Jesus Christ and to carry their faith into every sphere of life.
Massive Attendance and Unified Worship
Nearly 60,000 young adults from across the U.S. and around the world filled Globe Life Field, creating an atmosphere marked by passionate worship, prayer, and reverence. Extended worship moments became a defining feature of the event, with thousands lifting their voices in unified praise.
Powerful Worship Leadership
Worship was led by Passion Music alongside well-known artists including Crowder, Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, Brooke Ligertwood, and KB. Worship sets balanced celebration and stillness, repeatedly calling attendees to surrender, holiness, and mission.
Biblical Teaching with Cultural Clarity
Founders Louie Giglio and Shelley Giglio anchored the conference with messages emphasizing God's glory, humility, and obedience. Speakers including Christine Caine, Sadie Robertson Huff, and Jonathan Pokluda challenged attendees to live countercultural lives rooted in Scripture rather than convenience.
Candid Apologetics and Q&A Engagement
One of the most talked-about moments came through live Q&A sessions led by Christian apologist Cliffe Knechtle, who addressed unfiltered questions from students on faith, doubt, science, sexuality, suffering, and the existence of God. His direct, Scripture-based responses resonated deeply with attendees seeking honest engagement rather than simplistic answers.
Calls to Repentance, Mission, and Obedience
Multiple sessions included invitations to repentance, recommitment, and vocational calling. Leaders emphasized obedience over platform, faithfulness over fame, and long-term discipleship over emotional moments, urging students to carry Passion beyond the conference walls.
A Generation Sent Out
As the conference closed, leaders commissioned attendees to return to campuses, churches, and communities as witnesses to Christ. The final sessions reinforced Passion's long-standing vision: that spiritual awakening fuels global mission, justice, and everyday faithfulness.
Passion Conference 2026 reaffirmed the movement's influence among young Christians, demonstrating a continued hunger for theological depth, authentic worship, and courageous faith. With record attendance and widespread engagement, the gathering underscored that a rising generation remains eager to live boldly for Jesus Christ.
