FAQs
General Info
CONVERGE will be held on February 6 to 8, 2026 at Kingston Plantations in Myrtle Beach, SC.
The address is 9800 Queensway Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.
Doors open for the first session in Kensington at 8:00 pm, and the session will begin at 8:30 pm.
For leaders, we encourage you to arrive earlier to handle registration, which is open from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, and to assist students with hotel check-in so they can get settled in.
While aimed at college students and college-aged individuals, we also welcome junior and senior high school students to attend.
As for individual people, at CONVERGE, we aim to care spiritually for both believers and unbelievers. Clear Gospel presentations will be given during sessions, as well as sessions designed to deepen the faith of believers.
Please note that registration is group-based for BCM leaders, college ministers, and student ministers.
While this is a Collegiate conference, we encourage juniors and seniors in high school to attend. It is a great opportunity for them to connect with potential college and collegiate ministers near where they will be attending school.
There are breakout sessions aimed at preparing high school students for college, as well as other opportunities to strengthen their faith.
As a part of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, this event will only promote and teach on beliefs laid out in the Southern Baptist Convention’s Baptist Faith & Message 2000, which can be found at the following link: Baptist Faith and Message 2000 - The Baptist Faith and Message
Pricing and Registration
Registration is live now! Registration can be found at the following link:
CONVERGE 2026 - South Carolina Baptist Convention | Brushfire
Student registration on or before January 23, 2026 is $60 per student, and on or after January 24, 2026 is $80. Please note that all added attendees must be paid for before the event or at group leader check-in.
Leader registration includes one free registration, and all additional leaders are $25 per person.
Your registration covers attendance to the event itself, such as bags at check-in for each student and any items given out throughout the weekend; however, it does not include hotel pricing.
Absolutely! We simply ask that you log back into your group registration and add any necessary information before the event.
Any last-minute changes to attendees can also be made at the event check-in desk; however, we encourage you to update this information as soon as possible before your arrival. This ensures this is a quick and easy process for you and your leaders.
All registrations made are non-refundable. If you reserve a slot for a student and end up not filling it, we kindly ask that you still pay for the attendee slot, as we use these numbers when preparing your group’s experience at Converge.
If you believe you have extenuating circumstances, please contact Rachel Green at rachelgreen@scbaptist.org.
Housing is not included in your registration. To discuss dropping hotel rooms or condos with Kingston Plantation, please call their front desk at (800) 876-0010.
Absolutely! When registering for your online group, we request the student’s name, phone number, and email address. Before the event, you can log back in and edit attendees’ information. Not enough time? This information can be edited at the event check-in desk upon arrival.
Logistics
Through Kingston Plantation Embassy Suites, you can reserve your group either rooms or condos. More information can be found here!
Off-campus housing is accepted, too! Please note that off-campus housing does not include the breakfast provided at Kingston Plantation.
Upon arrival, when passing the gated entrance, let the attendant know you are at Kingston for CONVERGE 2026! They will provide you with a car tag hanger displaying your allowed dates on campus.
Upon arrival, when passing the gated entrance, let the attendant know you are at Kingston for CONVERGE 2026! They will provide you with a car tag hanger displaying your allowed dates on campus.
Registration does not cover meals; however, those staying on Kingston property receive breakfast with their stay, so long as they present their hotel key as they enter the breakfast area.
Per the Kingston Plantations website: “The hotel offers a visual alarm system, and notification devices for the doorbell or door knock and incoming telephone calls. As well, chairs, a hydraulic lift at the swimming pool, and accessible shuttles throughout the resort and a 2-mile radius outside of Kingston Resorts.” For further information, we recommend you contact the resort directly.
Other
Exhibitors at CONVERGE are limited due to space, and as such, we aim to provide spaces for SCBCM mission partners and SC Baptist staff.
If you’d like your group considered for CONVERGE, please contact Rachel Green at rachelgreen@scbaptist.org with your request.
While it isn’t required, it is encouraged! As leaders, this is especially important during our Saturday evening service, when an invitation to receive Christ will be given.
For best seating options, doors typically open 15 to 20 minutes before sessions, so be ready to head in!
We highly encourage you to bring known unbelievers in your group to CONVERGE. We offer a dedicated service each year, during which a clear Gospel presentation is given, allowing participants the opportunity to respond in faith by leaving the worship room to speak with either you or a response staff member in the hallway.
Sign up to be a part of our prayer campaign! Beginning two weeks out from COVNERGE, we will be sending daily emails to remind you to pray for certain aspects of CONVERGE.
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