This is the 8th year leading a group of young adults to Passion. Each year is an exciting time of worship, fellowship and time with Jesus.
The Hewitt Foundation was able sponsor 37 young adults and 4 adult leaders with tickets to attend #Passion2022. What better way to invest in our young adults then providing them an opportunity to grow spiritually in their walk with Jesus.
BY THE NUMBERS:
- 22 people attended Passion with the Hewitt Foundation for the 1st time.
- 7 people attended Passion with the Hewitt Foundation for the 2nd time.
- 3 people attended Passion with the Hewitt Foundation for the 3rd time.
- 4 people attended Passion with the Hewitt Foundation for the 4th time.
- 1 person attended Passion with the Hewitt Foundation for the 7th time!
Below you’ll see a photo of everyone who attended with our group and below their photo you’ll see a write up of their reflection of Passion 2022. The Lord is at work within this amazing group! The Hewitt Foundation is already counting down until Passion 2023!
Passion 2022 was absolutely incredible. I knew I was going to hear from the Lord and truly feel his presence because two years ago when I went I experienced this on such a great level. The Lord truly was present and revealed more of himself to me. I was able to understand how truly holy he is from Jackie Hill Perry’s message and developed an immense amount of passion for the people around the globe who do not have access to the gospel due to David Platt’s message. These two people were truly led by God and helped me understand the boldness I need to display to the world about Jesus, because truly, this is life or death we are talking about. So often in our society, we are so consumed by what is happening around us that we forget to zoom out on our life. It is key to zoom out in order to see the big picture of things though. This leads to seeing God as good and seeing that there are A LOT of issues outside of ourselves that we can be a part in to help build God’s kingdom. Jackie Hill Perry said something that will always stick with me. She said, at the core, the reason why we don’t trust God is because we don’t believe he wants what is best for us. We think he is not working everything for good. But she pointed out that if we get past this and truly realize how much he wants us to succeed and wants us to be content in life, the more we will trust him and our lives will be a lot easier. God wants good for us, not harm. I also loved Jennie Allen when she was telling us to throw off the weight of our sin and shame. So often we hold in secrets because we are scared of judgement. But telling people about these things is actually a good thing so you can experience healing. It also helps people see how God has worked through you in your brokenness. Being with the Hewitt Foundation was awesome, they once again exceeded my expectations. The leaders are so sweet and truly want to get to know you. Since everything is already planned out, nothing is stressful and you are able to go carefree with the people you love. This foundation is awesome and they love so well!
Passion 2022 was the most spiritually beautiful way to begin the new year! My heart was reached by many of the speakers, and the praise felt like the heavens came down into the stadium! At first I was concerned that the messages would not resonate with me, or that I would not be able to relate, but Passion brought speakers that preached on such a vast selection of topics so there is a message for everyone. I must say Sadie Robertson, Jackie Hill Perry, and Jennie Allen were the speakers that I really connected with. Jennie took a very down-to-earth approach to sin and condemnation, and the activity she had us engage in will be one I never forget, it was incredible. I felt the Lord speaking to me most through the people I experienced Passion 2022 with. Going into the retreat I only truly knew 1 person. I was very curious as to who I would encounter throughout such a Christ praising conference, and I am so grateful for the beautiful souls and hearts that I met. Faith friends are unlike any other, you have an instant connection and there is so much content you can talk about with reference to Jesus. I saw the Lord’s love and heard him through the conversations I had throughout the Passion trip. Late night conversations, conversations while getting coffee, or even chatting while I were waiting for the bathroom allowed so much joy and glory to be shared. The Hewitt Foundation and especially Craig Hewitt did an awesome job with the roommate assignments! I loved my roommates and it was so pleasant to reconnect with and meet two amazing God loving women! Not only were our roommates great, but everyone in the Hewitt Foundation group was so kind and comfortable. I knew if any issue arose that I had immediate help and comfort near from anyone in our group. We all came from different places and backgrounds, but we were able to connect with our faith on a personal level. I appreciate and love everything that I experienced with the Hewitt Foundation at Passion 2022. It is a Christian conference that is a must, at least once in your life! The friendships I made, I pray last for years to come. I know the memories and messages will stay in my heart forever!
For the past few years, I had it on my heart to attend Passion, however, there were so many details that did were very unclear. One aspect of my personality is organization, and personally, staying in an AIr B and B far away from the Mercedes Benz for two days did not seem practical or enjoyable in my book. Even though many of my college friends were attending this year’s Passion Conference, it just simply did not seem to be in the cards to for this year. Fortunately, God. had a plan, like He always does as a friend reached out to me two weeks before the conference about the Hewitt group. She explained how the Hewitt foundation took care of all the details between lodging in Atlanta, transportation, and of course games and snacks along the way. Plus, she explained how the Hewitt Foundation invites college students from multiple parts of the state and country so that the students attending can branch out of their “holy huddle”. After learning how special this foundation is, I knew God wanted me to attend as I would have all the details taken care of while also separating myself from my comfort zone. While attending Passion with the Hewitt Foundation, I was able to worship with 55,000 other young adults while praising the name of Jesus through speakers and songs. Even though I took many thoughts away from the entire experience, there was one specific part that truly spoke to me. It was the importance of giving up the last 2% as this cultivates freedom in the body of believers. Jennie Allen, a first time Passion speaker, emphasized this in her talk as she pointed out how the light breaks through the darkness as Christians break through our sin and secrets. She allowed all of the students in that arena to dig deep into their souls and confess the last 2%. Jennie emphasized to move past the easier pieces to share and instead focus on the gut-wrenching, challenging aspects. This pushed me to release the fears that I have had for so long knowing that their was no condemnation. As all of the young adults were taking part in these freeing conversations, the light through the arena shined through. It was as if the Heavens were opening up taking part in this beautiful moment. Passion 2022 was something I have never experienced and will never forget as I gained new found friendships and a deeper rooted relationship with my Heavenly Father. I am excited to see what 2022 holds as I know the Father is the same yesterday, today, and forever!!
I am very thankful that I was able to attend Passion 2022 with the Hewitt Foundation group. I heard about this opportunity from a friend, and at first, I was not sure, but I kept feeling like God was telling me I needed to go. A couple days before the trip, my friend told me she was not able to go. I felt like maybe this was a sign I should not go, since I would not know anyone else, but I still kept feeling like God was telling me to go. Thankfully, my friend had another friend that was going, and I was able to meet her the day of and hangout with her and her friends. I had so much fun with the friends I made on this trip, but even more so, I was so blessed spiritually at Passion 2022.
Since graduating college in Spring of 2020, I have been really struggling with my identity and purpose. I had this mindset that I would graduate college and do great things for God’s glory, and now here I am still trying to figure out what God wants me to do in life and half of the time feeling like I am not good enough. I have also been struggling with my mindset of “the church” since some experiences during and after college. I went to Passion knowing I have been feeling so lost and confused, and just hoping that God would meet me where I am and help me, which He did.
When the speaker, Tim Tebow, started to talk about our missions God gives us each, God started to remind me that everyone has a different story, and they will not look the same. Then when Sadie Huff started to speak about identity, I really felt the Holy Spirit speaking to me. Sadie’s message talked about how we as Christians say we know who we are because we know “we are who God says we are”, but what does that mean if who God says you are, has not actually changed who you are? Her message talked about how we will not know our true identity in Christ, until we know who God is to us, and that really hit home for me. I feel like I have been so focused on trying to figure out who I am and what God’s plan is for me, that I have not been focusing on “who He is to me” like I should, This made perfect sense to me too; like how would I know who I am in Christ, if I am not certain who He is to me?
In general, if you ask me who Christ is to me, I would say “everything”, which would in itself be true; but I feel like there is so much more in depth I could go into with my relationship with God to truly know who He is to me. I need to know who God is to me to then know and be confident with what He has called me to do. Between all the sermons at Passion, the worship, and even the fellowship with others, I felt this convicting feeling that in the midst of wanting to know who I am and what I need to do, I have been going thru the motions without even realizing it. God reminded me at Passion that we are all just people, sinners trying to figure out life, and He loves everyone of us. I was reminded that having an intimate relationship with God, is more important than needing to do “huge” things for Him. Not that doing big and great things for His kingdom is bad, because it is not, but that even small missions He gives us are just as important. Overall, the most important thing is the willingness and obedience to listen to what He is calling us to do, even if in our eyes it may seem small, it is important to Him. We may not be able to see the bigger picture, but God can.
I know I struggle with wanting to feel important and special, but my experience at Passion has reminded me that I am special to God, and although I may not feel like it every day, I know God’s truth. God’s truth is the only one that matters and has no comparison with “my own truth” because we as humans are sinners and our hearts are deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9). So, I am so very thankful that God put on my heart to go to Passion this year and that the Hewitt foundation gave me the opportunity to go. I needed to be reminded of who I am, whose I am, and in that I needed to be reminded of who God is. I am so thankful that God met me where I was at Passion and reminded me that I am still important to Him and that He will reveal to me His plan for my life when He is ready. It is all on His timeline and not mine.
Being given an opportunity to go to my first Passion Conference in Atlanta with the Hewitt Foundation group for the very first time is the greatest blessing the Lord has given me. If there’s one thing that Passion has taught me, it’s that we do not have to be held captive to ANYTHING. My expectations for my first Passion Conference were high but for me to state that Jesus beat my expectations would be an understatement. Jesus restored my heart this week; after being so far from Him and being lost for the longest time, I was found by Him again. There was not a day that went by of Passion that I wasn’t overwhelmed with the peace and greatness of His love. I have been set free. The chains that held me back have finally hit the floor. What I thought was going to be the death of me and defeat me turned into my victory and saving grace and it’s all because of one name – Jesus. The amount of new relationships I gained and the people I have met this week through the Hewitt Foundation made a huge impact on my life and I’m very thankful that I now get to call them my lifelong friends. Being able to see Jesus ignite a fire in my generation like never before has changed my heart forever. God is good. He will continue to be good. His goodness and His faithfulness will always prevail.
Let me start off with saying that going to Passion for the first time, I would not have wanted to go any other way than with the Hewitt foundation. Especially from someone going to Passion for the very first time, it was so helpful to have leaders who have done it all before and could guide us, to already have a hotel, a way of getting to the event, and seats already reserved for us just made the whole experience so much less stressful! Since my days of being back from Passion, when asked about the event and how it was I have given the same response, “just a little taste of Heaven”. Nothing can compare to worshiping Jesus with 60,000 people, especially 60,000 people your own age. To look around at all those people who most likely are going through some of the same things as you are, asking the same questions about life and Jesus, it gives you the comfort of knowing you’re not alone.
On a more personal level, the Lord really did speak to me. Back in late August I left for a 3 month mission trip to South Africa. While on the trip I was really expecting the Lord to speak to me and reveal to me what He wanted me to do with the rest of my life. But the trip came and went and although it was an AMAZING trip, God never spoke to me regarding that specific area of my life. And ever since then I’ve been very anxious and worried about figuring that out. But while at Passion through the speakers and the worship an overwhelming peace came over me. I finally realized I don’t need to have my life figured out at this point. All I need is to hold on to Christ. Seek Him continually and everything will be ok. So right now, my goal is to just share Christ to the world.
Thank you Passion 2022 and the Hewitt foundation.
This is my fourth year attending Passion with the Hewitt Foundation and every year continues to surpass my expectations. At Passion 2022, Levi Lusko started us out by speaking about the Irish potato famine and the impact it had on the whole world. He made a statement in his message that stuck with me more than others and it was, “ When the rain comes and hard times happen, it will reveal what you’ve built your life on.” I began thinking about the life I hope to have one day and the home I want to build for my future children. Not thinking far-fetched, but practically. What kind of woman do I hope to be someday? Who is God calling me to be? What gifts will I use to bring glory to his kingdom? How will I exist in a way that brings my family peace and lets them know they are loved? This was a moment where I strongly felt the call God had placed on my heart to serve intentionally. To be purposeful in becoming not who I want to be, but who God is calling me to be. Day in and day out I want to serve The Lord in every way possible. I want to build my life on being a faithful servant and stewarding others towards Christ. In 2022 and beyond, that is my mission.
Attending Passion is one of my favorite times of the year. I have been blessed by the Hewitt Foundation to go with them for the past three years and for that I can never repay them the opportunity they gave me! Passion 2022 was indescribable, I evidently saw God move through that stadium and He worked through each and every person there to advance His Kingdom. This year at Passion, I feel that the Lord taught me a lot about purpose. Getting closer to graduation, I want to know what my future is going to look like, where I will get a job, who will I live with, etc. I want to have control but ultimately I know that God has a bigger plan for me that is better that what I could imagine for myself. Tim Tebow spoke about God’s plan for each of His followers, and he said that wherever God leads us, is best where we can serve Him. This message spoke near to my heart as I felt this sense of relief. I know that wherever I am placed, I am there for the purpose of sharing the good news that is Jesus. I wont know where I’ll be in one year let alone twenty years, but what I do know is that I get to serve the Lord when I’m there and His plan for me is far greater than anything I would have planned for myself. The words “Here I am oh Father send me” was put on a replay in my head throughout the couple days at Passion and once I left. I am surrendering all to the Lord in full trust that I know that I will be in safe keeping wherever He leads me and I can share the Gospel in that place. Worshipping with thousands of friends, worshipping our King, is an experience I will never forget and I will take with me wherever I go!
Passion 2022 is an experience I will never forget. I think the Lord has always spoken in a quiet way to me, but this trip let me hear His voice loud and clear. Starting off my year worshipping with 55,000 other people allowed me to see how the Lord has been working in my life since I graduate high school last year and began college at the University of South Carolina. Listening to each of the speakers share empowering stories about the Lord, such as Jennie Allen’s prompting to share convictions with someone around us, taught me how to better act out my faith, not just stick to learning and keeping the Good News to myself.
Passion 2022 had many unforgettable moments that powerful, honest, and impactful. Worshiping alongside 60,000 other young adults was truly my favorite part. I absolutely loved being able to worship and proclaim. I heard many speakers that related to me on a personal level. Many of my worries and struggles I was able to set aside as I listened to them. The speakers were honest and upfront with us about real world problems, and told me ways that I can have a more Christ centered life. All 60,000 of us got on our knees and prayed for purpose. This impacted me as I realized that God has all my worries in his hands and will speak to me when I speak to him. I can’t wait for next year!
I praise the Lord, once again, for the opportunity and privilege to attend Passion. My heart and soul and spirit were all encouraged and challenged. The young adults in our group really inspired me, with their maturity and humility and kindness. They were far more mature in their faith than I ever was at their ages.
Personally, there were a few moments during the preaching that caused me to write quickly into my journal:
1. Hard times don’t change you; they make you more of what you already are. They reveal the real you. ( shazam!)
2. Distraction and anxiety are the biggest enemies of devotion to God.
( that’ll preach!)
3. People pleasing is idolatry. ( And for this, I had to confess and repent of during the session where we paired up with someone to name the thing that we kept hidden or didn’t want anyone to know about.) The devil has the power in the dark. Confession brings God’s healing.
I loved being in the midst of 55,000 young people passionate for Jesus. It’s contagious and motivating. I enjoyed talking with different students and leaders, hearing about their lives and seeing their love for Jesus. Thank you, Hewitt Foundation, for helping me to grow in my faith and to grow in love for my brothers and sisters in The Kingdom. 😊
I just got out of a three year long relationship with a guy who was my world. When we broke up, I felt hopeless. God used this as an opportunity to teach me about my priorities. He has shown me that my worth is in Him. When I went to Passion this year, I was worried that my relationship with God would be different. I was right. I felt God like I haven’t before. It was like I could finally hear Him. A lot of the speakers talked about having our priorities in Christ and I felt like they were talking right to me. My favorite song was Jireh. Jireh means God who provides, how amazing is that! Overall, I am so happy that I had the opportun
This was my first time attending Passion and I am so grateful to the Hewitt Foundation for helping me get there! I had an incredible experience at Passion 2022, being able to freely worship in a space with other young adults is something I will never forget. It was so cool to hear from a variety of speakers during the conference and it challenged me to pray for discernment. Spending time with the Hewitt Foundation during this trip really made it even better. I am thankful for new friendships and people to keep in prayer. We all shared a beautiful time of vulnerability and connection at the end that was really special. The Lord taught me so much about His holiness through Jackie Hill Perry’s message. I learned more about what the weight of sin and my repentance truly means in regards to the miraculous gospel. Leaving Passion, I feel refreshed, encouraged, and hungry for more of Jesus. I’m heading into my last semester of college with excitement. As I transition into a new season of life this year, I look forward to doing so with bold faith and obedience!
ity to go to Passion this year. I couldn’t have gone without the Hewitt Foundation. I can’t wait to go next year for my fifth year with the Hewitt Foundation!
This year was my second time attending passion with the Hewitt Foundation. The first time I went in 2020, it had such in impact on me that I knew I not only wanted to go again, but I wanted to bring my sister as soon as she was old enough. This year we both attended, and the impact Passion 2022 had on me was huge. Not unlike 2020, I am in a very transitional phase of my life, and Passion 2022 was exactly the reminder I needed that God is always faithful, no matter the circumstance. I left Passion feeling refreshed, and ready to not only take on the new year, but take on the major changes in my life in the upcoming months. Additionally, he ing surrounded by thousands of other Christian college students was an amazing reminder that my generation has so much hope in sharing the goodness of God. I’m so grateful to have been able to attend this year, and can’t wait for 2023!
Towards the end of 2021, I had felt discouraged and in a rut where I felt far from God. At Passion 2022, I was able to feel the joy from the Lord again as I worshiped with 55,000 other young believers. As we worshipped together and listened to the speakers, I felt restoration and new hope in the Lord for the upcoming year. I felt rejuvenated in my spirit and excited about what the Lord has done/is doing. The Hewitt Foundation set up an excellent trip where everything was thought of and accommodated for! I felt like they made sure we were safe and communicated to us throughout the weekend.
My experience at passion 2022 with the Hewitt foundation was nothing short of amazing. Throughout the entirety of the conference I felt the Lord calling me to no longer be idle in my faith and felt him soften my heart to be able to receive the messages being laid forth by the speakers. My most favorite speaker was Jenny Allen as there was an incredibly powerful moment where we all admitted our 2% that we haven’t shared with anyone and it was an incredibly freeing moment and I felt God truly change my heart in that moment. As far as being with the group, everything was amazing and well planned out! The hotel was amazing, the chaperones were so caring and great facilitators of the trip. I could not have asked for any better experience at passion!
While at passion, I was not only able to learn more about the Lord, but was also able to strengthen my relationship and truly plan for a successful year of growing in my walk with Christ. During one of the sessions, Jackie Hill Perry was speaking about the holiness of God. At one point in the message she made the statement that “to talk about holiness is to talk about God.” After hearing this I specifically remember becoming so convicted and almost embarrassed knowing that I have to ability to every day to pursue a personal and intimate relationship with a Holy God yet I often forget to take advantage of this amazing opportunity. I think after this message my eyes were opened and I used the rest of the time to soak up as much information about the Lord as I could! I am so thankful for the ability to attend Passion with the Hewitt Foundation and am thankful for all the Lord taught me through the speakers and worship while I was there!
My Passion 2022 trip was legendary. I love the community of over 55,000 people that came together praising one Lord. The Lord spoke to me, calling me to dive deeper into his word than I already am and spread the word nonstop to people that need it. I met several interesting people during this trip and made friendships that I appreciate. Being with the Hewitt Foundation group was great. I could tell the chaperones were great people, serious about Jesus, and were in it for our best interest. Thank you for giving me this opportunity!!
I cannot think of a better way to start the new year than taking a group of amazing 18-25 year olds to the Passion 2022 conference. I have started the new year by attending Passion with the Hewitt group since 2018! I commit to going every year and look forward to what God has planned. There’s nothing you can experience that is as moving and amazing as worshiping with over 50,000 people at the same time. It’s even better when one of the musical groups plays a throwback Christian worship song and the singing gets even louder.
I loved how each song this year was very intentional and helped you reflect on your life with Christ. One song in particular, “What He’s Done”, spoke to me the most because it made me reflect on how much God has done for me and others around me in my lifetime. Here are some of the lyrics:
“What He’s Done
What He’s Done
All the Glory and the Honor
To the Son
My sins are Forgiven
My Future is Heaven
I Praise God
For what He’s Done”
To know that my future is in Heaven gives me assurance that there is no need to worry and stress about the things that the world is trying to push on us.
One of the speakers that stood out to me was David Platt. I loved how when he preaches he is very intentional about making connections throughout the Bible and makes sure that you are seeing how God’s wishes/commands/promises are being fulfilled. Sometimes I think we get too comfortable in our own personal bubble and life to think about spreading the word of God to those outside of our inner circle. God desires for people from all nations to hear and receive the good news of His great love in Jesus. David Platt made connections through the books of Matthew and Acts. It was incredible to understand how Paul was on a mission to spread the word and was not going to stop until he was dead. Also, a quick side note, it was POURING down rain during Platt’s talk and I mean POURING-LOUD. David Platt said a short simple prayer and immediately the strength and loudness of the storm outside the Benz slowed and almost stopped. There was a silence that fell over everyone. That was wild.
Going as a leader this year was an experience I will never forget. Even though Craig was not attending this year’s trip, he had planned everything months ahead of time so that we could have a successful trip. It’s so much easier to enjoy the conference when there are no hiccups in the logistics of everything else. It’s also reassuring to know that we take the best group of students every year. It’s fun to see new friendships made and to hear what God has laid on the hearts of others throughout this experience.
I also want to give a quick shoutout to our team of leaders this year (Alison Greco, Tammy Bodie and James Scherberger). Y’all are amazing! I would also like to thank the Hewitt Foundation for sponsoring the trip and investing in the spiritual growth of young adults.
The Passion Conference was all I expected and more! Our walk from the hotel to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and back in the cold rain Sunday night and the frigid wind and cold yesterday – and the 14 hours we spent at the Benz yesterday was worth EVERY one of my 18,000 plus steps 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thanks to the Hewitt Foundation for sponsoring another wonderful trip 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 All of the students that attended with us were so kind and respectful. Many of them shared revelations the Lord shared with them during the conference. Many lives were touched and I have no doubt there will many others lived changed as a result!
Watching 55,000 college students worship their hearts out hour after hour was such a blessing! We were reminded over and over how wonderful our God is despite ourselves and our circumstances. Making our relationship with Christ THE focus of our days in and out and not “our life” is the only solutions to anxiety and fear there is!! I am SO thankful for all the good and bad in my life that led me to this intimate relationship with Jesus 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
There is NO BETTER LIFE!!!
Passion 2022 was eye opening to say the least, I’ve always heard how good passion was to be at and how electric it all was but I don’t think there are a correct amount of words to sum up the electricity in the air and the amount of fun it actually was. I feel like the lord spoke to me when the speakers this year were talking about being called somewhere to make disciples of all nations I felt while coming into Augusta I sorta had a calling to the homeless population and I feel like upon praying and attending passion the Lord was telling me that was my calling to help those who are less fortunate and to spread the word of God that way. Going with the Hewitt foundation made it easy and fun as well as making sure no one was ever alone in anything we did.
Passion 2022, wow. That’s all I can say. This year was truly amazing, being able to worship with thousands of college students again was a blessing. The best part was, I got to experience it with my best friend who came for the first time. Yes we are in a crazy season of life with Covid still being a thing, but Louie said it best; we are not promised tomorrow. God was in the stadium, and he blessed everyone who was there. Very blessed to have been able to attend this year and I can’t wait for next year!
My names is James Scherberger and this was my first trip to the Passion Conference. I’ve know the Hewitt family for a decade now and over the past 8 years , Craig Hewitt has invited me to attend the Passion Conference and each time I declined .
I would describe myself as someone who diligently seeks the Lord , submits to the final authority of Gods written word and Someone who strives to make Jesus Lord of my life . To be honest I really didn’t want to go to the Passion Conference . I don’t like crowds , I’m not a particularly social person , but I also try to remain sensitive and aware of Gods will in my life , so I committed to attending .
As previously stated, I’ve never been to the passion conference and was expecting a bubble gum message. I figured it was going to be a whole lot of God is love, God is mercy,God is faithful, which are all accurate attributes of God’s character, but there are many other characteristics that are overlooked in the corporate church today. I was caught off guard at how committed some of The speakers were to maintaining the integrity of the gospel of Jesus Christ and not compromising to make others feel comfortable.
Another area I was caught off guard was the fact the 55,000 young adults gathered at one location for 2 days and I did not hear a single cuss word nor I did not wittiness any fighting or drama . In 2022 you cannot go to the grocery store without seeing this type of behavior yet some how these amazing young followers of Jesus restored my hope in humanity in 2 days .
I’m extremely grateful for having the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing event. I’m beyond proud of all of the young adults that took the time out of their busy schedules to focus on what matters most and that’s our relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus. I look forward to attending the passion conference next year and getting a chance to reconnect with everybody I had the opportunity to meet this year.
I will always remember my first trip to Passion as it was so amazing. I was able to listen to multiple speakers and their testimonies which made the experience worth while. The bands were great and I was able to worship the lord with so many people in one room because of them. From this experience I believe that the lord is telling me to grow in my faith and hopefully be able to share the gospel to the people around me. I also think that he will soon be telling me what college I should choose. I am so grateful I got to experience this trip with my best friend and I am so excited about next year!
My name is Allison and I’ve attended Passion for the past 2 years. The first year I went I was scared but the second I got to my first session, It absolutely changed my life. As I attended this year, I’ve realized my relationship with the Lord was way stronger than I thought it was.. Attending passion did not only help my grow my relationship with the Lord but it also taught me lessons about life and myself.. I was able to figure out who I truly am and find the real me! Being able to attend the past 2 years was by far the best decision I’ve ever made because I grew my relationship, spoke to the Lord better than I ever have before, and truly figured out who he was to me!!
When I first heard about passion in 2019, I immediately knew that I wanted to go. This year was the first year I was able to attend, and it was even better than I could have ever imagined. Although the whole trip was a great experience, a few things stood out to me.
The first thing that stood out to me occurred when we arrived at the stadium. I had never been in the Benz before, so I was surprised by its large size and stunning architecture. Although the stadium was impressive, what was more impressive was the sheer quantity of people there. It was truly amazing to be in an environment with so many other young Christians gathered together for one purpose.
The second thing that stood out to me was a quote from Levi Lusko’s speech. He said “hard times don’t change you, they make you more of what you already are.” This quote really challenged me to be firm in who I am when life is easy, because I don’t want to be lost in a spiral when times are tough.
The third thing that stood out to me was Ben Stuart’s speech. He presented a biblical take on anxiety that I had not heard before. In my experience, anxiety is usually spoken about by Christians in a way that offers no solution to those who suffer from it. This however, was not the case with Ben Stuart’s presentation. He gave practical applications from Philippians 4:6 to how we should deal with anxiety. This was by far one of my favorite sessions of the conference.
Overall, this conference was an amazing experience, and I hope to attend Passion with the Hewitt Foundation again.
My Passion 2022 experience was spirit filled and an experience I will never forget. The Lord moved powerfully through the speaking, worship, and fellowship within a room of 55,000 believers. Jackie Hill Perry’s message was one that specifically stuck out to me and met me powerfully. She spoke on the Holiness of God while preaching from Isaiah 6- a sermon entitled “Our God is a Holy God.” She started by stating that holiness finds its most precise definition in who God reveals Himself to be- further explaining that this character is set in stone and not to be redefined. She noted that God could not be love without being holiness in Himself- everything He is stems from this character trait, that the repetition in verse 3 adds emphasis- stating that God is supremely holy. Her main point was on the separation through both moral purity and transcendence of God. She mentioned Isaiah’s response of woe instead of worship and expanded on unbelief as the root of all sin. My biggest takeaway was a side note in her sermon- a mention of Yahweh’s inability to lie. She went on to speak about His separation from and inability to sin- the fact that untruth is sin and He has no capacity for that. Because of this, God stands as the most trustworthy, and for someone who cannot lie-why do we so often sit in unbelief? She spoke on the believer’s often lukewarm heart- speaking on how we often modify our behavior before modifying our unbelief (the root issue behind each problem). She went on for almost an hour and I have almost 5 notes of pages filled with truth from God’s word spoken through Jackie. The entire weekend and conference was filled with glory, holiness, and truth; but this moment personally stuck out to me above all else. Thanks Craig and the Hewitt foundation!
This was my first time to a Passion Conference ever. It was fun meeting new people and seeing their excitement for Jesus. Passion 2022 had great teachings and worship was amazing. I really appreciated and resonated with many of the teachings and things that were said through the speakers. It has challenged me in areas of growth for my self as well as affirmed questions and things I’ve been talking to God about for a while. As a young adult there is a lot of pressure to do the right thing and to make the most adult decisions. We tend not to listen to God or wise counsel and instead seek our own understanding. With that being said coming back from Atlanta I have been met with a few daunting decisions that I need to make that God prepared me for with the wisdom and tools set before me at passion.
I have more solid references to go back too when I’m confused in my own fear and emotions.
Also beautiful memories of being a witness to so many getting closer to God.
I went with the Hewitt Foundation to Passion in 2020, and was so excited to come this year. It always fills my heart with joy to see tens of thousands of college students worshiping God, while also growing in my walk with Christ. I’m a freshman at Clemson this year, and everyone always says your first semester is gonna be tough, but that was an understatement. My first semester however reminded me of God’s plan for my life and the path he wants me to take, and that his path is always good. I deepened my understanding in finding my sole strength in Him, and that He’s with me through the ups and downs. Being at Passion, we aren’t seen as a bunch of college students, but as His children simply coming together to worship Him. All of our worries are put aside and our focus is simply on Him and that is one of the main reasons why I love going to Passion.
Passion was an amazing event. It was so cool to be surrounded by 55,000+ other college students who were all worshipping the Lord. It’s easy to feel like an outlier being a christian on a college campus, but events like this are great reminders that there are so many others like us who are just as passionate about getting to know Jesus. One of the biggest takeaways I got from Passion was being inspired to courageously live out my faith as I come back to school for the next semester. Sometimes it’s easy to shy away from our faith when it gets awkward, but Passion really reminded me that we proclaim the ultimate cause, and that our message and our faith ought to be the most important thing about us. I’m so glad I attended Passion and had the opportunity to participate in such awesome worship, and get to learn so much through the speakers.
Attending Passion this year was the best way to begin 2022. I was encouraged, refreshed, and reminded that the Lord is moving in big ways through my generation. I also had the privilege of meeting some new people and getting to know them during the trip!
There is nothing quite as breathtaking as seeing almost 60,000 people worship the Creator, and that is something I was able to witness and be a part of at Passion. The worship and preaching from the Word was an inspiration for me – and thousands of others I’m sure – to do anything it takes to be a light on my college campus for Christ, and ultimately to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. Passion 2022 was a blessing and I can’t wait to see what The Lord has in store for next year!
Passion 2022 was an incredible experience for me and my faith! The speakers there were phenomenal and really brought a sense of enthusiasm to their words. This did not feel like an ordinary church trip where our schedule was planned out for us all day everyday, but had some more freedom which made it feel like our own trip and our own journey. The Lord spoke to me in this time many ways, but one I can remember was the size of the crowd and how many young adults like myself made the trip and all came together to workshop God. I am forever thankful for this experience and one I will cherish forever!
This was my first trip to Passion, and it was truly transformational. I have never been to a big Christian conference like this, but I loved every second of it. Between the 60,000 people singing and praising in harmony and the amazing speakers that shared the Gospel, I knew that Jesus was in that place. His spirit was so present and you could just feel it in the air like a wind.
My favorite speaker was Jackie Hill Perry, and her sermon was about our Holy, Holy, Holy God. She really dove into the meaning behind the word “Holy,” because we throw it around so often but most of us don’t truly know what that signifies in relation to who our God is. Her message was so powerful, and since she was the first speaker of day two, it set a beautiful tone for the rest of the day and we were able to sing and praise knowing just how holy, holy, holy our God truly is. And for that, I am so thankful.
Also to start off day two, the married duo of Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes began the day in beautiful song. When they sang The Blessing, I can’t even describe how electric that stadium was. I get chills every time I think about it. Every heart and voice in that place was glorifying God in the most beautiful way possible and that is a moment I will never forget.
The Hewitt Foundation did a wonderful job of planning the trip and facilitating fellowship between the young adults that attended. It was great to have transportation, a place to stay, and an itinerary for the trip already made for us because I can imagine that this is a stressful part of this trip. Therefore, having everything planned and just simply getting to be present with my friends (old and new) and the Holy Spirit warmed my heart tremendously. And for that, I am so thankful.
Passion was such a wonderful experience to have. I had the opportunity to worship with 55,000 people! There were people there that I knew from school and being able to make a deeper connection where the Lord was involved was incredible. Tim Tebow’s message is one that really stuck with me because he was right about needing to know who God is to you personally. There are a thousand names God can be called, much like the song says, but until we are able to know who He is to us, it isn’t the same. I was able to examine my personal relationship with God, and find ways to continue to grow in Him.
Recently, the Lord has been teaching me and showing me a lot about what it means to serve Him and make His name known in every stage of life. Currently, I attend a Christian school, work for a Christian school and am involved in a church in my town, so most of the people I know are believers. I struggled for a long time on how I was supposed to minister to the people around me when all the people around me already know Christ. Passion 2022 reminded me that God uses us in every area of life and that all we have to do is keep our focus on Him and He will figure out the rest of our life. Wherever that may be and whatever He may be calling me to, right now this place is where He has called me to and He will use me for His glory as long as I keep my eyes set on Him.
The Hewitt foundation takes all the stress and worry out of going to passion. They make it such an easy process. I’ve also made some amazing friends over the years by going with the Hewitt Foundation and will forever be grateful for that!
The passion conference 2022 is definitely something that opened my eyes and heart. I really didn’t know what to expect going into it. I was very lucky to be provided the opportunity by The Hewitt foundation to attend the conference. My favorite part of the conference was being able to worship with that many believers. It was a picture of heaven beautifully represented. The teachings at passion were very motivating as well. It definitely touched a spot in my heart of wanting to spread the Gospel to unreached areas. This trip was super special, it was a memory I will never forget.
My experience at Passion was incredible! It was my first time going, and my expectations were exceeded to say the least. It was amazing to be worshipping with so many other believers, and hear so much wisdom from different speakers. It was super cool to hear all of the different topics they shared on to pour into us, there was definitely something for everybody. Going eight the Hewitt Foundation enhanced my experience in more ways than one. Not only was I able to meet other christians and build relationships with people who I never would have otherwise, but we had great seats that prevented us from having to wait in a long line early in the morning. Everything was ready for us when we arrived and I am so thankful for all the hard work the leaders put in to making it run so smooth and easy for us.
