TEEN TALENT 2026
TEEN TALENT 2026
Back by popularity and increasing demand, International Teen Talent is returning to its roots at the 80th International General Assembly in the Summer of 2026.
International Teen Talent was long a staple of the General Assembly week, sharing the stage with our global convention through 2010. As General Overseer Dr. Gary Lewis emphasizes reaching, credentialing, and sending teenagers into ministry, this return to the General Assembly will allow even more teenagers and families to be a special part of our biennial celebration.
“Our youth are a vibrant, gifted part of our global movement, and we want to give them every opportunity to use their gifts for God’s glory for all of the Church of God to see,” said Bishop Brian Yaun, the International Youth and Discipleship Director.
“Not only will our delegates from around the world get to see how talented our NextGen students are, but it will also expose our students to how God is moving beyond their local church and region. It’s yet another opportunity to bring us together as one big, global family.”
With this move, International Junior Talent will relocate to Lee University beginning in the Summer of 2027. This will allow our children to still have their own dedicated moments on the stage. We are excited to continue our department’s relationship with our flagship school, which has been a world-class host to International Teen Talent since 2011.
There will not be an International Junior Talent held in 2026. Leadership tried to find a way to hold both events at the 2026 International General Assembly, but could not facilitate both because of space, staffing needs, and cost. To accommodate 12-year-olds who would have missed their last year of competition, the age of eligibility for 2027 International Junior Talent will be (7-13). After the 2027 competition, the age of eligibility for Junior Talent will return to its normal range (7-12).
Teen Talent has been a vital part of the International Youth and Discipleship Department for 63 years, giving students the chance to grow in their gifts and callings in the areas of music, art, drama, multimedia, creative writing, and Bible.
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International Teen Talent held at Lee University, July 28-August 1, 2025.
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International Teen Talent will take place again, in Orlando during the 80th International General Assembly. The International Junior Talent will not take place as scheduled, but will return in the Summer of 2027 at Lee University.
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International Junior Talent will take place at Lee University. Participants eligible age will be extended to (7-13) for the 2027 Junior Talent Competition Only.
2025 TEEN TALENT DETAILED LIVE EVENT SCHEDULES
(**Subject to change)
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BIBLE QUIZZING DIVISION
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BIBLE TEACHING DIVISION
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DRAMA DIVISION
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MULTIMEDIA
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MUSIC
NEW! Below you will find the FREE 2025 Teen Talent Competition Manuals! Click your division to view and download. General participation guidelines for all divisions can be found by clicking the button below
2025 Teen Talent Manual
2025 TEEN TALENT MANUALS
(FREE Digital Downloads)
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ART DIVISION
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BIBLE QUIZZING DIVISION
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BIBLE TEACHING DIVISION
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CREATIVE WRITING
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DRAMA DIVISION
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MULTIMEDIA
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BATTLE OF THE STATES
Teen Talent Refund Policy
Teen Talent registration fees are non-refundable due to preparations required for this event based on registration numbers at the registration deadline. However, if an extenuating circumstance exists, such as illness or death in the family, a request for a partial refund may be submitted. The written request should be sent to jbrockman@churchofgod.org no later than August 1, 2025. The request will then be submitted for review, and a decision will be made based on the circumstances by September 1, 2025.
If I want to attend General Assembly business or church sessions, do I have to register to get a General Assembly pass?
Frequently Asked Questions regarding 2026 Teen Talent
While General Assembly hosts the International Teen Talent, admission to each of these events runs independently of each other. Those who plan to attend the Teen Talent sessions only, will be able to do so free of charge. Should a Teen Talent participant and/or his or her family and friends desire to attend the General Assembly business sessions, he/she will need to register via the General Assembly website. Evening services will be available to those attending Teen Talent free of charge. More information regarding General Assembly registration will be available soon!