MOTION is a generation of young people empowered by Jesus, equipped to make a difference, and living out their faith every day! It is placed strategically at the end of summer to launch students into the school year ready to live their lives in MOTION at home, in the local church, in their cities, and around the world.
Motion Student Conference
In 2009, God laid a vision on the heart of our local church student ministry team to bring youth groups and their leaders together from all over the southeast for one weekend. The vision for the weekend was simply this: worship, prayer, and focused teaching on one thing- this generation putting their faith into MOTION. Based on the truth of Ephesians 2:10, it is our desire to see studentsâ lives transformed by the presence of God and doing the good works He planned for them long ago.
Josiah Queen
Josiah Queen has quickly become one of the most impactful new voices in Christian music, blending raw authenticity with deeply resonant melodies. With 744 million global streams (570M in the U.S. alone, per Luminate), his music continues to inspire a wide-reaching and rapidly growing audience. Following the breakout success of âThe Prodigalâ (82M+ streams), Josiahâs latest single âDusty Biblesâ is setting new records â averaging over 5 million streams per week, with 31 million global streams in its first 6 weeks, and 200 million views on social content using the track. The song hit the Spotify Viral 50 in over 15 countries, landed in the Top 3 Christian/Gospel Streaming Songs in the U.S., and cracked the Shazam Top 200 in multiple territories.
His debut album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart, marking the biggest debut in Christian music history, and his follow-up singles â including âCanât Steal My Joyâ, a Top 10 Christian radio hit â continue to build on that momentum. Josiahâs highly anticipated sophomore album, Mt. Zion, is set to release August 22, 2025, promising a powerful next chapter in his sound and message.
Named Billboardâs #1 New Christian Artist of 2024, Josiah has sold over 80,000 tickets across headline tours and now reaches over 1.5 million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook â 2.2 million including YouTube and Spotify. With a heart to serve both the Church and the world through music, Josiah crafts songs filled with faith, honesty, and hope. He and his wife, Trinity, travel and minister together, and are based in Tampa, FL.
Brooke Ligertwood
In recent years, Brooke and Scottâs songwriting and leadership have had a major impact on the global, singing Church. Their passion for the marriage of theology and art have led to songs such as âKing of Kingsâ, âA Thousand Hallelujahsâ and âWhat A Beautiful Nameâ.
The Ligertwoods are also the founders of CREATR - a growing library of exclusive courses and conversations designed to help worship leaders and their teams all over the world.
Elevation Rhythm
ELEVATION RHYTHM is the youth expression of Elevation Church based in Charlotte, NC â making music for the next generation to sing, dance, and worship to. They released their first album Growing Pains in 2022, followed by This Is The Gospel in 2023, featuring the original version of âPRAISES.â In 2024, they hit No. 1 at Christian radio with âPRAISES (remix)â featuring Forrest Frank, and dropped two more singles â âGOODBYE YESTERDAYâ with Gracie Binion and âAt the Altarâ with Tiffany Hudson & Abbie Gamboa. Their album Victory Lap, was released on May 23, 2025. This album was followed by their latest singles âWASHEDâ (September 2025), and âTHANK GOD IâM FREEâ (January 2026), which have continued to impact the next generation. They recently concluded the U.S. leg of their debut headlining tour titled the âGOODBYE YESTERDAY TOURâ, and will be back out on the road to finish this tour in Europe during the summer of 2026. They will also continue to join Elevation Nights with their pastor, Steven Furtick, and their sister collective, Elevation Worship. Find out more by visiting www.ELEVATIONRHYTHM.com.
DawnChereÌ Wilkerson
Dr. Dharius Daniels
Rich Wilkerson Jr.
Earl McClellan
John Wilds
John Wilds is a worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist with a heart to see the world encounter the love and presence of Jesus. Music has been Johnâs passion since a very young age, learning to play the piano at 6 years old and beginning to lead worship at the age of 17. John has been serving the local church for 20 years while also traveling the world to serve the global church.
John joined the Bethel Music Collective in 2021 and made his collective album debut with âForever Be Praisedâ on the album Simple (2022). He is featured on Jesus Imageâs JESUS (Live) (2022) album singing âWay Maker,â âAlpha And Omega,â and âYou Are Holy.â John also sang as a background vocalist for Brooke Ligertwoodâs solo album Seven. He tours with the collective and continues to collaborate with many writers, producers, and musicians writing for upcoming projects.
John and his wife, Natalie, currently reside in Daytona Beach, FL with their three children. He is the Worship Pastor at Calvary Christian Center in Ormond Beach, FL and builds up young leaders for the next generation. Johnâs passion for the local church is a lifelong commitment and continually prays to see the people encounter the Fatherâs love.