The Formation Conference
DEFINED
experience designed to EQUIP you with real strategy, strong foundations and
lasting community.
October 17, 2026
10:00 AM ET
Agape House of Worship
239 E 1st Ave, Roselle, NJ 07203, United States
Vision
To equip families, ministries, and leaders with practical tools to guide teenagers and young adults through life’s critical transitions.
Mission
To facilitate intentional conversations, deliver practical education, and foster communities like the IDNTY Circle and Parent Circle to bridge generational disconnects and build lasting support.
Who is it for?
For teenagers and young adults
Gain language for identity and transition; recognize formative influences; develop clarity and practical tools; build peer and mentor relationships; understand that a current season does not have to determine the future.
For parents and guardians
Understand changing seasons; distinguish guidance from projection and control; improve communication; recognize how expectations can influence identity; build supportive relationships with other parents; know where to seek continued support.
For leaders and mentors
Strengthen intergenerational communication; understand the responsibility of influence; develop practical approaches to supporting young people without replacing their agency.
| How We Accomplish the Vision | What That Looks Like |
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Facilitate intentional conversations |
Create safe spaces for difficult but necessary dialogue between generations. |
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Provide practical education |
Offer keynotes, workshops, teaching, and frameworks that help people understand and navigate different seasons.
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Equip individuals and families |
Give parents and young people practical tools they can implement in relationships and personal lives. |
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Cultivate community |
Build the IDNTY Circle and Parent Circle for ongoing connection, support, mentorship, and shared growth. |
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Develop mentorship and relationships |
Connect participants with mentors and trusted community members who can offer guidance, encouragement, and accountability beyond the conference. |
What to Expect
Keynote Teaching
Thought-provoking messages that introduce important ideas and challenge assumptions.
Practical Workshops
Action-oriented sessions with tools participants can apply beyond the event.
Difficult Conversations
Structured dialogue that allows generations to hear perspectives they may not ordinarily encounter.
Panel Discussions
Multiple perspectives exploring identity, expectations, communication, and formation.
Mentorship & Connection
Opportunities to meet people who can become part of a support and development ecosystem.
Ongoing Community
IDNTY Circle and Parent Circle extend the conversation beyond the conference.
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