Jesus Culture Now

The movement began in as a summer youth conference hosted by Bethel Church in Redding, California. Under the leadership of youth pastor Banning Liebscher , the goal was to help teenagers deepen their relationship with God through high-energy, "Spirit-soaked" worship.

The story of is a 25-year evolution from a small youth conference into a worldwide worship movement and global church network. The Early Days: Bethel Church (1999–2005) Jesus Culture

Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, and Melissa Helser. The movement began in as a summer youth

Awakening (2011), Live from New York (2012), and Love Has a Name (2017). They weren't looking to become professional musicians; they

Core members like and Chris Quilala were part of that original youth worship team. They weren't looking to become professional musicians; they simply wanted to capture the "presence of God" they felt during these conferences so students could take that experience home. Viral Growth and Global Reach (2006–2013)