Sam is the associate pastor at Project Church Sacramento, father of 3 boys, and a husband. He served as a youth pastor for 10 years with a heart to reach the 1, equip disciples, and evangelize every high school in Sacramento.

Hadley halbert serves as the assistant director of worship arts at point loma nazarene university, where she also earned both her undergraduate marketing degree (‘22) and masters degree in christian ministry (’24). Since being called to ministry as a young teenager herself, hadley has been actively involved in ministry across the southwest region of the nazarene church and beyond over the last several years, speaking and leading worship at various district events, camps, and serving on  PLNU’s summer ministry teams for three years as a plnu college student. Her heart for students and the local church is evident through her ongoing roles with elevate, district camps, and her upcoming opportunity to serve as an nyc pastor in 2026.

Tito Rivera is a pastor, speaker, and coach passionate about raising up the next generation of leaders to live fully alive in Jesus. He serves as Pastor of Newark Nazareno, a vibrant bilingual Latin American church in New Jersey, and as Eastern Field Youth Coordinator for the Church of the Nazarene and NextGen Coordinator for the Metro New York District, equipping youth leaders and churches from Maine to Virginia. With a background in urban ministry, youth development, and cross-cultural engagement, Tito speaks at retreats, camps, and leadership events nationwide. Known for his down-to-earth style, creative illustrations, and gospel-centered messages, he helps young people discover their identity, live with purpose, and walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.

We are having four amazing local vendors during our block party! Be sure to come prepared and hungry for a delicious meal.
Shoutout to:
Channeque's Mexican Hot Dogs
Saris Aguas Refrescantes
I Heart Burgers
Salsamento

Got a song, poem, rap, or talent you’d like to share? We’re opening up the stage for YOU! During registration and check-in, you can sign up for a spot on the open mic. Just write your name and what you’ll be performing, and when it’s your turn, the stage is yours. This is your chance to celebrate creativity, lift your voice, and bring your gift to the community!

During our block party, we are going to have a lot of activities you can take part of. This includes: dunk tank, mechanical bull, Eliminator machine , art Station, basketpong, corn hole, limbo, and more! 

We believe that the fruit of revival is good works (Ephesians 2:10). In order to embody that, after session 2, Fan the Flame attendees will be divided into three groups in order to accomplish three different expression of service/compassion. 

The three projects include:
1. Off-campus evangelism with Decision Point USA
2. Community Park Beautification
3. Crisis Care Kits with Nazarene Compassion Ministries/Sac District C.O.N
4. Refugee Care with World Relief 

Our vision is for Fan the flame to have an impact on our community and those in crisis through gospel centered compassion and impact in the lives of each student through living out gospel centered revival. 

Upon check-in at Fan the Flame, Saturday morning you will be assigned a project to participate in. We are accepting sign-ups for evangelism for any students/leaders who are passionate about publicly sharing the gospel. We only have 50 spots for evangelism for students and leaders, once spots are filled up, you will be automatically  assigned to a different project.  

During registration and lunch on day 2, Ramos Café will be on site to keep you energized with a variety of delicious drinks that you can purchase — from fresh coffee to matcha and more. 

Fan the Flame started in 2020, after all our youth events were canceled. We didn’t want to lose the spark that so many students had for Jesus — so our youth leadership created something new. Not a summer camp. Not a regular youth service. But a space set apart for real encounters with God.

Now in our fifth year, Fan the Flame has grown into a weekend where worship, teaching, and friendships come together to help students go deeper — in their faith, in their understanding of the gospel, and in their place in God’s bigger story. It’s a space to grow, connect, and be part of something greater than ourselves.