What is Motion Conference?
MOTION is a generation of young people empowered by Jesus, putting their faith into MOTION every day!
At MOTION 2025, we will rally behind Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’. We believe that the MOTION Generation will be the one to rise up and answer the call.
What happens at conference will not stay at conference. Our prayer is that MOTION will be a catalyst for students’ faith and will propel them into the next school year with their eyes fixed on Jesus and the confidence to eternally impact those around them - their friends, family, cities, and world.
NEED TO KNOW:
Who: Rising 7th graders through Graduating Seniors
Cost: Only $250!
When: July 24-26, 2025
Drop-Off at GraceLife Church: Thursday, July 24 at 7:00 AM
Pick-Up at GraceLife Church: Saturday, July 26 at 10:30 PM
Register before July 16, 2025. Sign up to guarantee your spot!
Motion 2025 DETAILS
SPECIAL GUESTS
Chad Veach
DawnCheré Wilkerson
Aodhán King
Brooke Ligertwood
Sammy Rodriguez
Passion Music
Rich Wilkerson Jr.
DOE
+ More!
CONFERENCE HOSTS
Chris Hodges
Mark Pettus
Jill Pettus
Motion Worship
TRAVEL & LODGING
Students and leaders will take a charter bus to Birmingham, Alabama.
We will sleep at a hotel in Birmingham, AL 35216, where students will split into gender specific rooms with gender specific adult leaders.
Motion Conference will be held at Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) 2100 North Arrington Blvd. North Birmingham, AL 35203.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JULY 24
7:00 AM EST // Check-in & Loading Begins
8:00 AM EST // Bus leaves GraceLife Church
2:00 PM CST // Arrive at Hotel
3:30 PM CST // Head to BJCC
7:00 PM CST // START OF CONFERENCE
10:00 PM CST // END OF CONFERENCE
FRIDAY, JULY 25
7:00 AM CST // Wake-Up & Devos
8:30 AM CST // Leave for BJCC
10:00 AM CST // START OF DAY
10:00 PM CST // END OF DAY
SATURDAY, JULY 26
6:30 AM CST // Wake-Up & Devos
8:30 AM CST // Leave for BJCC
10:00 AM CST // START OF THE DAY
12:45 PM CST // END OF CONFERENCE
10:30 PM EST // Arrive back at GraceLife Church
FOOD INFO
FOOD SCHEDULE
July 24
Lunch // Travel Meal
Dinner // Travel Meal
July 25
Breakfast // Hotel
Lunch // Boxed Meal
Dinner // Boxed Meal
July 26
Breakfast // Hotel
Lunch // Boxed Meal
Dinner // Travel Meal
TRAVEL MEALS
Each student’s ticket includes three $12.50 meals for lunch and dinner on Thursday, July 24, and dinner on Saturday, July 26. We will stop at fast-food restaurants along the way to and from the Motion Conference. Students are welcome to bring additional spending money as desired.
BREAKFAST MEALS
Breakfast food will be provided at the hotel prior to arriving at the arena. This will include fruits, bagels, pop-tarts, etc.
BOXED MEALS
For your convenience, boxed meals will be provided on-site for lunch and dinner on Friday, July 25, and lunch on Saturday, July 26. Each boxed meal includes an entrée, side, dessert, and water. This is included in your registration fee. (Past vendors include Chick-fil-A, Newk’s Eatery, and Jim N’ Nicks.)
Thank you for understanding that we are unable to accommodate food allergies or special requests in boxed meals, except for gluten-friendly needs which can be selected when you purchase your meals at registration.
CONCESSIONS
There are a variety of food options available for additional purchase at concession stands throughout the BJCC property. You are welcome to send your student with additional money to purchase snacks from available concessions. Prices vary. *Please note - Concession stands do NOT accept cash - Please bring a debit or credit card since students will not have their phones for apple pay, etc.
PACKING LIST
Bible
Journal
Pen
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc)
Bath Towel
Sleeping Bag and Pillow (please place all bedding in labeled trash bags.)
Appropriate clothes for travel, worship, and sessions. (Thursday & Friday, Saturday)
Pajamas
Socks/undergarments
Refillable water bottle
Prescription Medications in original bottles (will be checked in during check-in process by parent only)
Phones will be collected during check-in
Clear bag to bring into the arena: must not exceed the dimensions of 14″ x 14″ x 6” or can be a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar). We cannot bring non-clear bags into the arena.
Optional: Spending money for students to buy merchandise & cashless payment options for snacks, concessions, etc.
Optional: Offering to contribute to the MOTION Cause (see FAQs).
WHAT NOT TO BRING
Tobacco products or alcohol of any kind
Gaming devices / laser pointers
Knives or weapons of any kind
Skateboards
Drones
Backpacks and bags are subject to be searched for admission, and may not be allowed.
FAQs
Are students allowed to have their phones during the weekend?
Yes! We have a new phone policy. Students can bring their phones on the trip and are no longer required to turn in their phones before leaving. Knowing that your students are far from home, we will allow students to have their cell phones throughout the conference. This will help ensure safety of students throughout the conference and allow for communication. However, we will collect their phones at night and charge them. We intentionally do not want any distractions from what God can do in their lives this weekend, so each students’ frequency of phone usage will be monitored to the best extent. Additionally, the Motion social media team will keep you up to date with all that’s happening.
Do meals accommodate allergies and dietary needs?
Boxed meals have a gluten-friendly option, however, we are not able to accommodate other dietary needs. Individuals who have dietary needs are allowed to bring their own meals into the arena in a clear bag. Travel and breakfast food will consist of vegetarian options. Please include all allergies and dietary needs in your registration form to best accommodate your student.
What is the arena’s bag policy?
To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite guest entry
into the area, the BJCC has implemented a policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums and will be scanning every person as they enter the building. We strongly encourage guests not to bring any type of bag, but we have outlined what is permissible. Guests are able to carry the following style and size bag, package or container on site at the BJCC complex:
Bags that are clear plastic, mesh, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed 14” x 14” x 6” • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar)
Refillable water bottles are accepted. (Empty upon entry; water stations are available on-site.)
Individuals who have dietary needs are allowed to bring meals into the Arena in a clear bag.
Coolers will not be allowed into the building. An exception will be made for declared medically necessary items, after proper inspection.
What is the MOTION Cause?
This year at MOTION we will have the opportunity to unite as a generation and give towards a singular cause that will make an eternal difference in the world through the local church.
We are passionate about life-giving churches and Bible translation and the conference team has carefully selected the MOTION Cause as a project that we know will have lasting kingdom impact for generations to come.
At the conference, we will reveal the MOTION Cause and provide you with details about how you can participate. During Friday night’s session, we will worship, give together, and see God move.
We ask that each registrant pray and prepare in advance to give towards the MOTION Cause. It has been said, “no one can do everything, but everyone can do something.”
Together, we believe that we can change the world!
Who can I contact for specific questions?
Please email youth@gracelife.church.