ABOUT
Ablaze Movement is dedicated to awakening a generation in the Buffalo, New York and surrounding region. Our greatest passion is to see young people trained, equipped, and released to demonstrate the Kingdom of God.
At a time when the hearts of a generation are being captivated by the world, God is raising up a movement of young people that will be fascinated more with Jesus and his presence than with what the world has to offer.
WE EXIST FOR THIS PURPOSE
Our strategy is four-fold: teach them the Word of God, equip them for their purpose, activate them in the gifts and power of God, and release them to demonstrate God’s kingdom.
With our various gatherings, Overflow conferences, Discipleship and Spiritual Gift trainings, as well as local missions, we are touching and transforming youth throughout our city.
EVERY VISION NEEDS A STRATGEY
This is why to reach a generation in our city, we’re working to create a strong network of leaders that share the same vision. The movement also consists of a collective of Youth Pastors and leaders that have a heart for our city, a passion for this generation, and a willingness to unite. Our hearts desire is to see healthy, strong, effective youth ministries throughout our city.
PEOPLE ARE OUR HEART
Our beliefs are the core doctrine that forms the foundation of what we believe and teach through Ablaze Movement. It is more than an intellectual checklist of doctrine. It is a confession of worship that forms us as a movement and draws us together into the life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
CORE BELIEFS
1. Prayer
We believe prayer is the foundation of revival and the lifeline of a thriving relationship with God. We are committed to cultivating a culture of consistent, fervent prayer—teaching students to seek God daily, depend on His voice, and intercede for their generation.
2. Presence
We value the manifest presence of God above programs or performance. We believe God desires to meet with this generation in real and transformative ways, and we intentionally create space for students to encounter Him through worship, the Word, and the work of the Holy Spirit.
3. Purity
We believe holiness is not restriction, but freedom. We call students to live set apart—pursuing purity of heart, mind, and body—through the empowering grace of God and the guidance of His Word. We believe a pure life positions us to carry God’s presence and power.
4. Power
We believe in the present-day power of the Holy Spirit. We value a Spirit-filled life that produces both godly character and spiritual authority. We believe students can be used by God to pray for the sick, walk in bold faith, and demonstrate the Gospel through the power of God.
5. Purpose
We believe every student is created on purpose and for a purpose. We are committed to helping students discover their identity in Christ, develop their gifts, and walk confidently in God’s calling for their lives.
6. Send
We believe faith was never meant to be kept—it is meant to be lived and shared. We value activating and sending students to carry the Gospel into their schools, communities, and the nations, living as bold witnesses of Jesus wherever God places them.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Ablaze Movement was born over a decade ago from a simple yet powerful conviction: students don’t just need programs, they need an encounter with the presence of God. From the very beginning, our focus has been clear: to cultivate hunger, foster encounter, and equip the next generation to walk in the fullness of God’s purposes.
In the early years, Ablaze Movement was just a handful of students meeting on Wednesday nights in a small church space. Yet even in those humble beginnings, God was already at work, drawing students into intimacy with Him and raising up leaders to step into their calling. As the vision grew, so did the ministry. We began hosting bi-monthlyOverflow worship gatherings, designed as a space where students could fully encounter God through worship, prayer, and teaching. These gatherings quickly became a cornerstone of our ministry, drawing young people from across the region who were hungry for more than a passive faith. What started as a small worship gathering has grown into a movement across the region of Western New York. A movement of hearts and lives committed to pursuing Him.
Over ten years, Ablaze Movement has experienced significant growth—both in both in numbers and in spiritual depth. From the small into a regional ministry that impacts students and young adults
from a variety of backgrounds. God has been faithful to bring seasoned speakers, passionate worship leaders, and life-changing encounters into our gatherings. What began as a spark of faith has ignited a movement of young people embracing a life devoted to God, empowered to walk in their purpose, and equipped to be “sent ones” into their schools, communities, and beyond..
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