Rising Tides 2026:
Mission That Matters
​August 3–6, 2026 | Washington, DC

What if mission wasn’t just about going--
but about how we go?
We want to help--but how do we do so in ways that are thoughtful, ethical, and rooted in real partnership?
Rising Tides is a gathering for those who believe mission can—and should—be done better.​
Whether you’re just beginning to explore your calling or have been leading this work for years, this is a space to learn, reflect, and move forward with greater clarity and purpose.

​Two Experiences. One Shared Vision.

🌊 Youth Summit
August 3–4
​For College Students & Young Adults

You feel drawn to something bigger.
You want your life and work to matter.
You care about people, justice, and making a difference in the world.
But maybe you’re also asking:

• What does mission actually look like for me?
• How do I make sure I’m helping—not harming?
• Can my career really be part of this?
• Where do I even start?

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This is where you begin. The Rising Tides Youth Summit is designed to help you explore your calling in a way that is grounded, practical, and honest.

Through interactive sessions, conversations, and industry-based breakouts, you’ll:

• Discover how your career and passions can intersect with global mission
• Learn what it means to engage in ways that are ethical, respectful, and partnership-centered
• Hear from leaders who have wrestled with these same questions
• Begin to map out your next steps with clarity and confidence

🌍 NGO & Church Summit
August 5–6
​For Churches, Leaders, Practitioners, & Organizations

You care deeply about mission.
You’ve invested time, resources, and relationships into work that matters.
But you may also be asking:

• Are we doing this as well as we could be?
• How do we build partnerships that are truly mutual and not one-sided?
• What does it look like to shift power and center local leadership?
• How do we balance trust, accountability, and impact?
• What needs to change in how we approach this work?

This is a space to reflect, refine, and grow. The NGO & Church Summit brings together leaders who want to move beyond good intentions toward intentional, effective, and sustainable mission practices.
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Together, we will:

• Engage in honest conversations about power, partnership, and responsibility
• Explore models of locally led, collaborative work
• Learn from both successes and failures
• Strengthen how we approach funding, storytelling, and long-term engagement

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Join Us

​Whether you are just beginning your journey
or have been walking this road for years--
You have a role to play in shaping what mission looks like next.

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