About AACC conference 2026: Awakening
The AACC 2026 Conference centers on a conviction that has always been true, but is finally being named: Asian American spiritual formation has a distinct shape—and that shape matters.
For too long, many of us have grown in faith through frameworks built for someone else’s experience. We’ve absorbed discipleship models that lacked the language for:
/ Our particular grief
/ Our intergenerational patterns
/ The unique pressure of living between cultures
Awakening is an invitation to reclaim a formation journey that is fully Christian and fully Asian American—one that holds together theological depth, cultural honesty, and the kind of wholeness God has always intended for His people.
It is the work of discovering that the Spirit has been present in every part of your story, not just the parts that were easy to fit into the narrative.
conference schedule
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - FREE Pre-Conference (hosted by TENx10) limited spots available (lunch included)
5:30 PM - Registration Opens
7:00 PM - Opening Session
8:30 PM - Gatherings (subject to change)
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9:00 AM - Morning Session
11:30 AM - Lunch
1:00 PM - Afternoon Session
2:30 PM - Workshop No. 1
3:15 PM - Break/Transition
3:30 PM - Workshop No. 2
4:15 PM - Break
5:30 PM - Dinner
7:00 PM - Evening Session
8:30 PM - Gatherings (subject to change)
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9:00 AM - Morning Session
12:00 PM - End of Conference
*Details are subject to change as the event approaches
TENx10 Next Gen Leaders Pre-Conference
For anyone investing in, discipling, or leading the next generation.
Whether you're a youth pastor or volunteer, educator, college or campus ministry leader, senior church leader—or a young person already stepping into leadership—the TENx10 Next Gen Leaders Pre-Conference is designed to equip you to more effectively engage, equip, and empower the next generation.
Spend the day learning alongside leaders from TENx10, exploring fresh research and insights about Gen Alpha teens, and collaborating with other leaders who share a passion for helping young people develop a faith that matters for their whole lives. TENx10's work centers on relational discipleship radically focused on Jesus, while emerging Gen Alpha research is helping leaders better understand how today's teens are navigating faith, identity, belonging, and purpose.
This won't just be a day of listening. Through teaching, conversation, collaborative workshops, and practical application, we'll wrestle together with what it looks like to reimagine how we form the faith of young people in a rapidly changing world—and leave with ideas and tools you can put into practice in your own context.
Come ready to learn, connect, collaborate, and imagine what's possible for the next generation.
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Welcome, worship and vision for the next generation, featuring insights from TENx10 leaders and new research on Gen Alpha teens.
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Lunch provided, with space to meet and connect with other Next Gen leaders.
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Interactive workshops and collaborative conversations focused on turning insights into action—exploring practical ways to engage, equip, disciple, and empower young people in our churches, schools, ministries, and communities.
To sign up, be sure to add-on Pre-Conference when you register for the conference.
Meet your emcees:
Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Guiding us through The AACC Conference 2026 with energy, faith, and intentionality are our incredible emcees. They will be keeping the atmosphere charged, transitions seamless, and our focus fixed on what God is doing in our midst.
jenni wong clayville
Executive Pastor, NoVA Community Church
Joe Jensen
VP+CPO, AACC, Barna Group
featured keynote speakers
charles choe
Lead Pastor, Tapestry LA Church
Raymond Chang
President+Executive AACC, TENx10
Pastor+Founder+Author, Mosaic Covenant Church, The Honor Summit
Nirup Alphonse
Lead+Teaching Pastor, LIFEGATE Church
faith eury cho
Travel & lodging
Event
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Fly
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Los Angeles
International
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LAX
Hollywood
Burbank
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1260 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
Stay
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939 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
1260 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
1020 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
Book your stay by August 27th to lock in our exclusive AACC discounted rate.
Don’t wait—rooms in our block are limited and settle on a first-come, first-served basis!
Empowering Women in Ministry
At AACC, we are committed to the flourishing of those leading on the front lines of faith. We recognize that women in pastoral and professional ministry—including chaplains and campus ministers— often face unique systemic and financial hurdles. Through a generous donor, we are proud to offer subsidized registration rate of $50 (normally $299) for leaders in these roles.
Scholarship Details:
The WIM Scholarship Fund
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Consistent with the donor’s intent to support the flourishing of women in ministry, this scholarship is open to:
Ordained women in any denomination.
Women in professional ministry settings (Chaplaincy, Campus Ministry, etc.)
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Once the scholarship fund is fully committed, we will be unable to accept further applications. While we wish we could support every leader, funds are limited. Preference will be given to applicants demonstrating the greatest financial need—specifically those serving in bi-vocational roles, small-budget congregations, or settings with limited professional development funding.
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Deadline: We encourage early application, as scholarships are granted until the fund is depleted.
Review: Applications are reviewed by our selection committee to ensure alignment with the generous donor’s intent.
Notification: You will be notified of your status via email within 24 hours of your submission.
All information shared in this application is kept strictly confidential between you and our small review committee. AACC is an equal opportunity provider; while these funds are donor-restricted for women in ministry, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, or disability.