Over the weekend of May 15鈥�17, 2026, 天涯海角社区 hosted its annual JAM weekend (Junior High Adventures in Ministry). This summer evangelism event equips teens to share the good news of Jesus and immediately gives them an opportunity to do so. This year, 310 students and leaders from 17 churches attended and shared the gospel with the 240 children who attended Kids鈥� Day on Saturday.
This year鈥檚 theme was 鈥淯nshakeable Hope.鈥� In a world full of uncertainty, today鈥檚 teens are craving something real. The messages of the weekend, given by alum Eddie Jurimas 鈥�14, centered on the reliable truth of the gospel and the hope we can have in Jesus Christ. The teens not only needed this message, they were eager to share it with others:
鈥淪ome people sell teenagers short. They may see future potential, but don鈥檛 realize how powerful their influence can be right now,鈥� said Dr. Matt McAlack, professor of youth and family ministry and JAM director. 鈥淔rom the beginning moments of JAM, the teens were very engaged in the gospel training and excited to share the message with their buddy the following day. On Sunday morning, over 25 teens stood to share their testimonies and give glory to God.鈥�
The space for youth groups is already full for 2027, but if you want your children鈥檚 ministry group to participate in next year鈥檚 JAM weekend, you can register today at .
