About M28
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How can we best invest in our young people? How are we building the generation of today and tomorrow?
These are questions churches, youth pastors, and leaders are constantly asking. That’s where M28 comes in.
The purpose of this camp is to create space for young people to encounter Jesus, grow as disciples, and be equipped to live out the Great Commission in their everyday lives.
Many youth communities are intentional about discipling young people week to week. M28 is designed to come alongside that work, creating a focused environment where young people can step away from their normal routines, deepen their faith, and be encouraged in their calling to follow Jesus.
The words Jesus gives us in Matthew 28 are at the centre of this. In what we often call the Great Commission, Jesus calls his followers to go and make disciples of all nations. This invitation isn’t just for pastors or missionaries—it’s for every follower of Jesus.
M28 is built around helping young people understand this calling and see that they are part of God’s mission in the world right now. Through intentional learning and connection we want young people to grow in their faith and be equipped to live it out wherever they are—at school, at home, with their friends, and in their wider communities.
Our hope is that young people leave not just inspired for a moment, but with a deeper commitment to follow Jesus and help others do the same.
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M28 Central, at Palm Grove Community Camp, Paraparaumu. 6-9th July, 2026. For churches/youth groups in the Lower North Island.
Get in touch with Jeremy Watson for more information:
m28central@bym.org.nz
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M28 Northern, at Keswick Christian Camp, Rotorua. 13-16th July, 2026. For churches/youth groups in the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Northern regions.
Get in touch with Caleb Finlayson for more information:
m28northern@bym.org.nz
M28 Streams
At M28 Discipleship Camp, every young person will choose two streams to be part of across the weekend. These are designed to help them grow in their faith and be equipped in practical ways.
Each camper must choose either Bible or Prayer as their first stream, then select one additional stream from worship, communication, or mission.
All young people will take part in one core stream alongside one additional stream across the camp.
Ticket Prices
Early bird
$250
Regular ticket
$270
Late ticket
$300
Specific information regarding cut-off dates for each ticket types are included in the registration links for respective camps.
FAQs
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M28 is for Year 11-13’s who are wanting to go deeper in their faith, discipleship and leadership. You will come with a Youth Leader/Youth Pastor.
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After Matthew 28, where Jesus tells his disciples: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
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M28 Central is for youth groups in the Lower North Island and is from the 6-9th July. M28 Central is led by Jeremy Watson.
M28 Northern is for youth groups in the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Auckland and Far North Island. This is in Rotorua from the 13-19th July. M28 Northern is led by Caleb Finlayson.
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Yes! This camp is designed to help an overall journey of discipleship happening in your own community. Please get in touch with your youth leader/youth pastor to come along!
M28 Directors
Jeremy Watson
m28 CentralJeremy is the Youth Pastor at Palmerston North Central Baptist Church and is also the director of M28 Central. For more information get in touch!
M28 NorthernCaleb Finlayson
Caleb is the Youth Pastor at Windsor Park Baptist Church and is also the director of M28 Northern. For more information get in touch!
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