

A night for youth to ignite hope
Ignite Hope 2026 is a movement of young people who are learning, leading, and living out God’s call to justice and compassion around the world.
Join youth from across the Fraser Valley, B.C., for an evening of worship, workshops, prayer, and learning. Discover how your faith connects to global issues like poverty—and how you can be part of lasting change.
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Why attend?
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Be inspired by faith-rooted keynote speakers
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Explore practical ways to love your local and global neighbours in hands-on workshops
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Lift up the name of Jesus and pray for the world with interactive prayer stations and live worship
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Help impact the lives of fellow young people around the world
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Win door prizes and eat great snacks
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Connect with other youth groups passionate about global change

Event Timeline
Welcome & Game
Speaker: Holly McLean
Workshops: Choose between two at the event
Speaker: Payton Koop
Worship (led by AMEN) & Prayer Stations
Thank You & Snacks
Workshops
Explore your calling as a Christ-follower.
Strengthen your voice.
Live your faith.
Beyond scrolling:
Creating real relationships in a digital world
With Tatum Bergen
Can I really make a difference?
How to live a life of purpose
With Carlos Alvaros

AMEN Worship
A local Abbotsford worship team
AMEN Worship exists to create intentional space for people to encounter God through music, prayer, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Their heart is to keep the Gospel at the center of every gathering and to welcome all expressions of biblical worship. Through passionate praise and authentic moments of connection, AMEN Worship invites everyone to draw closer to Jesus and be transformed by His presence.

Speakers
Youth pastors, teachers, and worship leaders.

Keynote Speaker
Holly McLean
Holly has spent nearly a decade serving as a youth pastor. Through that experience, she discovered a deep passion for understanding teen mental health. She’s now working toward a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, with the goal of becoming a youth counsellor in a school or private practice setting. When she’s not studying, she’s shredding the slopes as a snowboard instructor—her other great passion.

Workshop Leader
Tatum Bergen
Tatum is the Communications Manager at FH Canada, where she uses her passion for storytelling and photography to inspire others with the transformational work happening around the world. As a youth and worship leader in her North Vancouver church, she’s passionate about mentoring young people to love and follow Jesus. Tatum’s creative energy and love for storytelling shine through in everything she does. When she’s not sharing stories, you’ll find her hiking local mountains or scaling a rock wall.

Keynote Speaker
Payton Koop
Payton (or PK) is the Youth Pastor at Central Heights Church, where he’s spent the past three years in full-time ministry. With a heart for serving others, Payton has travelled around the world—from local outreach to walking alongside those experiencing poverty in India. He’s passionate about helping young people live out their faith and make a difference. When he’s not with students, you’ll find Payton surfing waves or tackling new routes at the climbing gym.

Workshop Leader
Carlos Alvaro
Carlos is a high school teacher specializing in Biblical Studies and Career Education, with six years in the classroom and five years serving in camp ministry. He’s passionate about seeing the next generation come fully alive in Jesus and helping the Church be the salt and light to everyone. Carlos holds a BA from Trinity Western University and an MA from Regent College. A true sports enthusiast, Carlos can talk NFL or NBA all day—go Seahawks and Raptors!



