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GET AWAY. GET CLOSE. GET CONNECTED

July 23-26, 2025
Birmingham, AL

PKG + Motion is a four-day ministry experience created exclusively for the teenage children of pastors from across the country. Held on the beautiful Highlands College campus and including attendance at the Motion Student Conference 2025, PKG + Motion gives students a chance to step away from their everyday environment, grow closer to God, and connect with a community of peers who share a common life experience.

Big news—PKG + Motion is switching things up this summer, and we couldn’t be more excited! Because the Annual Grow Leadership Conference is happening right after the Motion Student Conference, we’re leaning into the moment to do something special. We’ll be attending the Motion Student Conference together as the official kickoff to PKG + Motion. That means PKG + Motion will start one day later than usual, but it’s all part of one unforgettable experience!

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Location

PKG + Motion 2025 will be hosted at the Highlands College Campus.

Leaders

PKG + Motion is fully facilitated by leaders who themselves grew up the children of church leaders and have the ability to connect with this special group of students. Michael Hodges, son of Church of the Highlands Founding Pastor Chris Hodges, will lead this year's event, while PK students and graduates of Highlands College lead worship and the small groups breakouts where students build strong, new friendships. This combination of fun, friendship, and authenticity make PKG + Motion an environment of real transformation.

Registration

Registration includes your ticket for Motion Student Conference, food, and other all accommodation needed for the best week of the summer.

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Schedule

Wednesday, July 23

  • 4:30 PM - Check In at the Residence Hall
  • 6:00 PM - Dinner
  • 7:00 PM - Welcome Event
  • 8:00 PM - Session One
  • 10:00 PM - Late Night

Thursday, July 24

  • 8:00 AM – Breakfast
  • 9:30 AM – Session Two
  • 11:30 AM – Small Group
  • 12:00 PM – Lunch
  • 1:00 PM – Activities
  • 3:00 PM – Rest and get ready for Motion
  • 5:30 PM- Dinner
  • 7:00 PM – Motion Begins
  • 10:00 PM – Motion Ends

Friday, July 25

  • 8:30 AM- Breakfast
  • 10:00 AM – Motion Begins
  • 10:00 PM- Motion Ends

Saturday, July 26

  • 8:30 AM – Breakfast
  • 10:00 AM – Motion Begins
  • 12:45 PM – Motion Ends
  • 1:30 PM – Check out Begins

PARENTS

Not only will this be an incredible experience for your family, but this is could be an impactful week for your church and next generation. Below are additional experiences you could make plans to join.

MOTION STUDENT CONFERENCE

July 24-26, 2025

Are you looking for an experience to jump start your youth ministry and empower your students to start the new school year strong for Jesus? MOTION Student Conference is it! MOTION makes it easy for your students and leaders to step out of the summer fully-refreshed, spiritually-ignited, and practically-equipped to share the transformative power of Jesus.

At MOTION 25, you will experience:
  • 3 Days in Birmingham, Alabama at the Legacy Arena at the BJCC.
  • Powerful Main Sessions with some of today's leading voices to this generation.
  • Age-specific Community Groups with training in Discipleship, Leadership, and Evangelism.
  • Youth Leader Sessions with encouragement from world-class leaders.

To learn more about MOTION Conference, click here.

CONTACT

Scholarships are available by contacting scholarships@churchofthehighlands.com.

Any questions regarding PKG, please email pkg@highlandscollege.edu.