# Event Details - **Event Name**: Regional Rally January 2026 | Shoulder to Shoulder: The Surge Starts Here - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Building on Fall Session momentum, churches across Eastern Virginia gather for worship, formation, and commissioning - the Surge begins hereAbout this EventRegional Rally January 2026 – Shoulder to Shoulder: The Surge Starts HereGenerational Surge ExperienceJoin the for the Regional Rally - Shoulder to Shoulder: The Surge Starts Here, a one-day gathering designed to build on the momentum of Fall Session and help churches move from inspiration to meaningful action.Following the Fall Session theme - From Spark to Surge - this rally brings together clergy, church leaders, men, women, youth, and young adults for a unified experience of worship, formation, and commissioning. Participants will engage in Spirit-filled worship, focused ministry sessions, and intentional intergenerational connection aimed at strengthening faith, sharpening leadership, and renewing vision for ministry across generations.This Regional Rally is more than a meeting. It is a formative experience that equips participants to return to their churches prepared to lead, serve, and collaborate effectively within their congregations and communities.Event HighlightsThe day will begin with dynamic, Spirit-filled worship designed to unify generations, cultivate expectancy, and set the spiritual tone for the gathering. Through prayer, praise, and a brief inspirational charge, participants will be invited to enter with openness, purpose, and anticipation for what God will do.Attendees will participate in breakout sessions tailored to each group: clergy, church leaders, men, women, youth, and young adults. Led by trusted pastors and ministry leaders, these sessions address real-world ministry challenges, leadership sustainability, spiritual formation, and generational engagement within today’s church.The rally also provides intentional space for intergenerational conversation. Over a shared lunch and guided table discussions, participants will reflect on what they are learning, how different generations experience faith and calling, and how churches can move forward shoulder to shoulder.The day concludes with a unified general session and commissioning moment that connects regional engagement to the broader vision of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia. Participants will be prayed over, affirmed, and sent back to their churches with renewed clarity, strengthened commitment, and a practical sense of shared purpose.RegistrationRegistration Fee: $20 per personRegistration includes full access to the Regional Rally and a boxed lunch from Jason’s Deli. Attendees will select their sandwich filling and bread option. Each boxed lunch includes lettuce and tomato, chips, a pickle, and a chocolate chip cookie.Whether attending alone or with your congregation, participants will leave inspired, equipped for ministry, and more connected with leaders and peers across the BGCVA community.Continuing the SurgeThis January Regional Rally is part of BGCVA’s broader effort to foster intergenerational involvement, leadership formation, and sustained connection throughout the year.Additional Regional Rallies will take place in:February 21, 2026 – Chatham, VAMay 9, 2026 – Alexandria, VAAll gatherings lead toward the Annual Session and Congress of Christian Faith Formation, where the Generational Surge continues in full expression.Saturday?: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMRegistration?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMOpening Worship: "Spark the Room"Info: Dynamic praise and worship with multi-generational musical collaboration and inspirational charge by Rev. Jason Knight, Senior Pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, VA?: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AMBGCVA Lilly Grant Presentation?: 11:25 AM - 12:30 PMBreakout Sessions: "Fuel the Core"Info: Clergy in Ministry - Pastoral Wellness & Leadership Stamina (Rev. Ulric Eley) | Church Leaders - Equipping Deacons, Trustees and Ministry Leaders for Next Level Operations (Rev. Jamaar Jones) | Men - Manhood in the Middle of the Surge: Men Rising to Purpose, Mentorship and Spiritual Discipline (Rev. Kirk Houston, Jr.) | Women - Leading, Loving and Letting God Use You: Equipping Women with Biblical Leadership and Generational Awareness (Elder Jessica Simmons) | Youth (Ages 12-17) - Faith on Fire: Faith Building Encounter for Teens and Those Who Lead Them (Elder Kevin Simmons) | Young Adults (Ages 18-35) - Purpose Over Popularity: Honest Conversations on Calling, Leadership and Modern Faith Challenges (Rev. Joseph Charlton)?: 12:35 PM - 01:15 PMSurge Lunch + Table TalksInfo: Intergenerational seating and guided discussion around the following topics: What did you hear today that lit something in you? How does your generation experience revival? How can we surge together??: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMGeneral Session - “From This Room to the Region”Info: Featuring Convention and regional vision updates, Ministry testimony spotlight, and Keynote charge: Why the Surge Must Continue?: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMSurge Commissioning & ClosingInfo: Concluding the day with a unified commitment moment, prayer of anointing across generations, and closing benediction - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/regional-rally-january-2026-|-shoulder-to-shoulder-the-surge-starts-here/100001979621687758 - **Event Categories**: meetups, health-wellness, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-02-07T14:00:00Z - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Union Baptist Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Virginia Beach - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Union Baptist Church - **lat**: 36.8325961 - **long**: -76.1349649 - **full address**: Union Baptist Church, 4608 South Boulevard, Virginia Beach, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Regional Rally January 2026 | Shoulder to Shoulder: The Surge Starts Here - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/26f831d3bbe4929ffdb1111f69cf07a7fe59ac977e8b680b21464aa3cbd067de-rimg-w1200-h1062-dc000001-gmir.png?v=1769530521 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Regional Rally January 2026 | Shoulder to Shoulder: The Surge Starts Here being held? - **A:** Regional Rally January 2026 | Shoulder to Shoulder: The Surge Starts Here takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Union Baptist Church, 4608 South Boulevard, Virginia Beach, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Regional Rally January 2026 | Shoulder to Shoulder: The Surge Starts Here? - **A:** Tickets for Regional Rally January 2026 | Shoulder to Shoulder: The Surge Starts Here are priced at USD 20 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRegional Rally - January 2026USD 20Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Regional Rally January 2026 | Shoulder to Shoulder: The Surge Starts Here? - **A:** Regional Rally January 2026 | Shoulder to Shoulder: The Surge Starts Here is organized by Baptist General Convention of VA . - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Regional Rally January 2026 | Shoulder to Shoulder: The Surge Starts Here is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Virginia Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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