Kaleo Youth Conference

Conference for 7th – 12th grade students at Azusa Pacific University on Saturday, June 21, 2025

Our Theme

One Body Called

Kaleo is a one-day conference at APU for 7th to 12th grade students, where they focus on God’s call on their lives. Kaleo, or κᾰλέω (kaléō), means to call and invite. Students will explore and discover God’s call – deepening their faith and reflecting on how God leads them in their unique purpose in the world. We encourage students to live for Jesus in their daily activities and big life decisions. Our conference theme this year focuses how we discover our calling in community so that we can serve our communities.

“I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.” Ephesians 4:1-6

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Conference Information

Our conference will have a mix of engaging general sessions, workshops, and activities. Chick-fil-A dinner is included with your ticket.

Registration is for students 7th to 12th grade and their leaders.

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 2pm-9pm, check in begins at 1pm.

Location: Azusa Pacific University, East Campus

Cost: $25

Registration is now open and the last day to register will be Thursday, June 19, 2025. We will need release forms for minors and adults attending the conference.

Conference Schedule

Check-In Begins: 1:00pm

General Session: 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Workshop #1: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Workshop #2: 4:45 pm – 5:45 m

Dinner: 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm

General Session #2: 7:15 pm – 8:50 pm

Kaleo worship night

Worship

Jesus Use Me

Jesus Use Me is the sound of a new generation of worshipers who are moved to live out their faith in action. Believing the Christian faith isn’t just for Sunday Mornings but a daily decision to follow Jesus. Jesus Use Me is made up of musicians and worship leaders from churches across Southern California and anchored by the husband and wife duo David and Leah Gaulton who are worship leaders and co-founders of the Jesus Use Me Movement. Their passion is to unify and serve local churches to see revival come to our communities and cities.

Text us at (714) 274-7080 to stay connected to Jesus Use Me.

Jesus Use Me

Kaleo Conference FAQs

What is the purpose of the conference?

A one-day conference at APU for 7th – 12th grade students, where we focus on God’s call on their lives: κᾰλέω • (kaléō) to call, invite. Students will explore and discover their call – deepening their faith and reflecting on how God leads them in their unique purpose in the world. God’s call impacts students’ daily activities and their big life decisions.

What age does a student need to be to participate?

Students 7th grade through 12th grade are invited. This range includes students who will be beginning 7th grade starting in the Summer 2024 and high school students who graduate this Spring/Summer 2024.

Can adult leaders attend?

Yes, we encourage adult youth leaders to attend and bring their youth to the conference. We don’t have adult leader specific workshops so we ask leaders to attend workshops with their youth.

Where is the conference location?

Our conference is being hosted on Azusa Pacific University’s east campus. The address is 901 E Alosta Ave, Azusa, CA 91702. Parking is free.

What time does the conference start/end?

Check in will begin at 12:45pm. Our first general session will begin at 2pm sharp. From there, the day will consist of a series of general sessions, workshops, food, and games all leading up until we close our time together at 8:50pm!

What meals are provided?

We will be providing dinner catered by Chick-Fil-A for all those who register! The dinner will be served starting at 5:45pm.

How many workshops are provided?

We have 8 different workshops for attendees to choose from, which will cover a variety of topics pertaining to our youth. Each specific workshop will be offered twice. Continue to check our website to see additions to our workshop list.

Will I need release forms?

Yes, release forms are needed for everyone attending the conference. You will find the links for release forms when you register and you can find them below:

Kaleo Minor Release Form
Kaleo Adult Release Form

What is the Youth Leadership Initiative?

The Youth Leadership Initiative at Azusa Pacific University exists to equip youth to live their calling with a lifelong faith by grounding them in Scripture and resourcing their Christian communities.

Have any more questions?

Please contact us at yli@apu.edu