2025 Youth Camp’s Theme & Speaker
Emptied: of self, filled with Christ
We live in a world that tells us to focus on ourselves, to focus on our own desires, and to fill ourselves. You need to be in control of your own destiny. You need comfort, companionship, success, and approval. You need others to recognize how important you are, the trouble you’ve been through, and how strong you are for overcoming it. But the Bible calls us to something radically different: rather than seeking to be filled by ourselves or others, we are called to be emptied of self so that we might be filled with Christ.
“He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.”
– 2 Corinthians 5:15 (ESV)
This year at OneThing274, we will explore the struggles that arise when we live for ourselves—anxiety over the future, grasping for control, constant comparison, loneliness, and unmotivated apathy. But we have hope. Christ has died so that we no longer have to live for ourselves and reap these burdens.
As we walk through Scripture, we will see how the gospel frees us from anxiety, control, comparison, loneliness, laziness, and pride. Paired with Tim Keller’s Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness, this week will challenge and encourage you to embrace the gospel-shaped life and discover the freedom of being emptied of self and filled with Christ.
Of course, camp wouldn’t be the same without some adventure! Not only will you enjoy Glorieta’s many activities each day, but you’ll also have plenty of time for team games, late-night hangouts, and unforgettable memories.
So come. Be emptied of self. Be filled with Christ. Come and see what Christ has done for sinners. Come and live in the freedom of knowing it’s not about you—it’s about Him.
speakers
This year, we are excited to have youth pastors from attending churches leading the sessions. Each of these pastors brings a deep love for Christ, a passion for discipling students, and a commitment to equipping the next generation to know and share the gospel.
Speaker details will be finalized closer to camp, so check back soon for updates!