This Years Theme
Holy Spirit & Fire
Who is the Holy Spirit? What is the fire of the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit work in my life? If we want to stay on fire for God we need to know who the Holy Spirit is & be filled with him, but what does that mean?
Fan the Flame 2024 will be an opportunity to experience and learn who the Holy Spirit is
Tickets
Full Conference Experience (Friday+Saturday): $50
Friday Single Ticket: $20
Saturday Single Ticket: $35 (includes meals, materials, and activities)
**All Tickets will increase in price by $5 if you pay at the door**
Friday Single Ticket: $20
Saturday Single Ticket: $35 (includes meals, materials, and activities)
**All Tickets will increase in price by $5 if you pay at the door**
Speakers
Check out our amazing line-up this year!
Chrissy Cole
Chrissy Cole, wife of Caleb and mother to three beautiful kids (Canaan-13, Cai-11, Charli-9) is the co-lead pastor of Project Church in Downtown Sacramento + South Sacramento. Passionate about women in leadership, she's dedicated to helping them find healing + cultivating a healthy private world. She leads from a background in non-profit work in East Africa + small business entrepreneurship. When she's not cheering her kids on at their sports + activities or occupied by all things Project Church, you'll find her enjoying boujie restaurants or playing a round of golf. In a hurried world, she aims at prioritizing rest and making Psalm 91:1 the foundation for all she is and does, "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Ezequiel Gasca
Ezequiel Gasca is a current Youth Pastor at the Crossing Church in Natomas where he has been for the past two years. He has his degree in Mathematics from UC Davis and is currently working on ordination through the Nazarene denomination. Moreover, he first received his pastoral commissioning and training at the Rock Church in San Diego back in 2018. In his free time he enjoys playing soccer, studying math, going to the gym, or occasionally playing video games (like FIFA, Mario Kart or Elden Ring) with his wife by his side
Cesar Corleto
Cesar Corleto is an associate pastor at Bethesda church in Sacramento, ca. he’s currently studying to become an ordained pastor in the church of the Nazarene. he runs a family business with his father and is involved with local ministry at his church as well as regional youth ministry in the Sacramento region, serving on the NYI council. Cesar along with his team at Bethesda are the hosts of FTF. He loves building relationships with people, playing soccer, black coffee, and doing life with his wife, Grecia.
Workshop Teachers
Meet the workshop teachers for FTF 2024!
Amethyst Kurtz
Ages: 12-13
Amethyst Kurtz serves as Middle School Youth Pastor and Adult Discipleship Director at Hope Point Nazarene Church in Yuba City. She has served the Lord for over 15 years in various ministries with an emphasis in youth ministry, earned a Master's degree in Applied Psychology and is a credentialed School Psychologist. Amethyst is passionate about building cultures, discipling people and seeing a reviving move of God in our day.
Yvonne Aleman
Ages 14-15
Yvonne Aleman is a proud mom of 4 living in Sacramento with her husband. She has a degree in psychology and theology and has recently completed her masters degree in education and leadership. After many years of ministry, she began teaching at a local private school. She is happiest with a coffee in hand and exploring new places with her husband and kids, maybe even with a camera in her hand. Her heart is to use her educational and life experience to share the love of Christ.
Tara Phillips
Ages:12-13
Tara Phillips is a Youth Pastor at Sutter Creek Nazarene in Northern California. She is married to her high school sweetheart David and together they have three kids: Adi (14), Sawyer (12) and Ezra (6). Tara has served in youth ministry for the last twenty years, directs district summer camps and serves in the Sacramento NYI District. She spends her free time gardening, camping and hanging out with her family and friends.
Gabriel Vazquez
Ages: 14-15
Gabriel Vazquez has been the youth pastor at New Season Church along side his wife Stephania Vazquez since 2018. He started to go to church in 2012, and gave his life to Christ through the same youth ministry he is now leading. He is a husband, and a father to his 2 year old son, Caleb Vazquez. While serving in ministry, he also has full time job as a service manager and creates content through the XPerience podcast YouTube channel that was established in May 2024. He enjoys playing video games, graphic designing, and spending time with family.
Workshop Teachers
Meet the workshop teachers for FTF 2024!
Philip Wiggins
Ages: 16-17
Philip Wiggins is a husband, dad, and former youth pastor who currently serves as the Church Mobilizer for World Relief Sacramento. Philip graduated in 2020 with his leadership degree from Jessup University, and is in the final year of his graduate degree program at Western Seminary, where he will earn his Masters in Biblical and Theological Studies. Philip is passionate about connecting people to Jesus, because through him, we are seen, known, and loved, and we can belong. In his free time, Philip loves playing soccer, visiting coffee shops, and spending time with his wife and kids.
Kyle Johnson
Young Adults (18-26)
Kyle spent 10 years in youth ministry and the past 23 years as the plant pastor and Visionary Servant for The Crossing Church in Sacramento. He is a passionate follower of Jesus and committed to helping people take their next step with Jesus.
Roenz Balangue
Ages: 16-17
Roenz graduated from Jessup University with a Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry (2017) and a Master of Arts in Leadership (2019). He began his current role after six years in church youth ministry. Roenz and his wife, Kayla, met as students and now both serve on staff for the university. “My passion is to see the local church thrive and see all generations grow in Christ, especially by helping the younger generation step into what God is calling them into.” Roenz hopes to be a blessing to those he comes into contact with on and off campus.
Israel Alvarez
Youth Pastors/Leaders
Israel Alvarez is the Lead pastor of Bethesda Church in Sacramento, he studied Theology at Philadelphia Christian University, then went on to complete the ministry program of the Church of the Nazarene. He is happily married to his wife, Erika Murillo and is a proud dad of four kids. He had the opportunity to teach parenting classes in some elementary and middle schools. Israel is the CEO and co-owner of Alta Concrete Inc.
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER:
CJ Emulous
CJ Emulous is an internationally known Christian rap artist, speaker & evangelist. He is a member of the GLO Collective along with Miles Minnick. He has been serving in ministry faithfully; sharing Jesus through music, message, and life! He is a former Youth & Young Adult Pastor and Ministry Director with Youth For Christ Sacramento. CJ has a powerful testimony of meeting Jesus in prison and getting miraculously released! He makes anthems that compel this generation to live an unashamed life and makes music that shows the world there is a way out of their sin and His name is Jesus!
CJ has shared the stage and toured with artists such as Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Jesus Culture, Hillsong Y&F, Bryann Trejo, Hulvey, Chris August, Bethel Music, Jimmy Needham, 1kPhew, and many more!
Vendor Highlights
We are so excited to have these vendors at FTF day 2! Everyone is able to participate at this part of the conference (parents, youth, youth Pastors, everyone!) Look forward to these local small businesses and support them.
Vendor Time: 4:50 - 5:30 PM
Vendor Time: 4:50 - 5:30 PM
La Crafty Casita
Saris Aguas Refrescantes
Chaneque's Mexican Hot Dogs
What to Look Forward to
Guest Speakers
Workshops
Food & Vendors
Activities & Competitions
(All New Nerf War Activity)
Booths
Worship
Merch & More!
