Students

Our goal is to equip you for service in the local church, however you do not have to be a participant in MTAs or Quizzing to attend convention.

Convention is for students who have completed at least grade 7 through students who have completed grade 12 in the year of the convention, and who are at least 12 and no older than 18 on January 1st of the year of the convention. Students that graduate from high school early and still meet the age limits may attend.

Standards and Guidelines

We believe that Christian young people who desire to obey the Lord will sincerely seek to obey such standards and regulations as have been established in order that we may have fellowship together in the unity of the Spirit. Our standards will continue to be maintained at a high level as we seek to conduct a week that is totally focused on our Lord Jesus Christ.

General Guidelines

  • Attendance will be required at devotions, all services, main sessions, and organized activities.
  • All delegates must remain on the convention site. (Exceptions may be approved by the Youth Council.)
  • All delegates must be in their rooms by the time stated in the schedule for the week.
  • Visitation in dormitories or rooms by those of the opposite sex will not be allowed.
  • Alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs are prohibited.
  • Food and drink are not allowed in the main auditorium.
  • Street shoes are not allowed in the gym.
  • In the event a young person must be sent home for disciplinary reasons, the parents will be responsible for the expenses incurred. No refunds will be issued for the convention costs.
  • By attending the Youth Convention, each delegate agrees that no compensation will be given for any recordings made during the week.
  • By signing and submitting the registration form or by registering online, and attending the Youth Convention, you agree to these rules and guidelines, and any additional guidelines set by the Youth Council during the week.

Electronic device policy

Electronic devices may not be used in MTA’s, Bible Quizzes, and Sessions, including use as a Bible, except as noted below:

  • Electronic devices may be used for recording purposes in MTA’s and Quizzing.
  • Electronic devices may be used by Quiz coaches during bible quiz matches.
  • This policy applies to all students and adults.

Clothing Guidelines

Clothing must be modest in appearance, and in accordance with the following guidelines:

Evening Chapel:

We encourage all delegates to dress up for our evening sessions. However, this is only required for the Friday evening, delegate-led worship service.

Dress-up Definition

Men — shirts w/collar, dress pants (no jeans), socks and shoes, or sandals.

Women—blouses, dress pants (no jeans), knee-length skirts, or knee-length dresses, shoes or sandals. (No flip-flops.)

Ministry Training Areas:

See individual MTA rules

Swimming

Swimsuits for both guys & girls should be in a style to convey a modest appearance.

Girls—no two-piece or bare midriff type.

Meals

Casual. Shoes are required. Shorts are allowed.

All Other Times (Recreation time, free time, etc.)

All — Casual to sporty. Shorts must be modest and mid-thigh length

Girls — No bare midriffs, no halter, tube, or tank tops.

Screen-Printed Clothing

We do not feel that offensive messages, suggestive logos/printing is glorifying to God. With this being the case, this type of clothing is prohibited. The IFCA International Youth Council and its staff reserve the right to request that a person change out of clothing that they deem inappropriate.