MAX @ MidAmerica Nazarene University

April 16-18, 2026 at MNU

Registration is online. Scroll down for links and payment info.

Connecting kids of the North Central Region Nazarene Youth International to MNU, hundreds of students from North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas gather on the MNU campus for three days to compete in different areas, ranging from sports to fine arts competitions.

Payment Information:

Payment: $100 

  • After completing your online registration form, please give your payment to your local church MAX leader. Payment must be postmarked by April 1. Make checks out to PLD NYI and send payment to NYI Treasurer Bonnie Walker 1020 Lincoln Terrace, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

  • Individuals should give payment should be given to local church to then send to the NYI

Registration.

Step 1. Register by clicking the link below - it will direct you to the MNU website.

Step 2. Give your individual payment to the person coordinating for your local church.

Step 3. Once a week Kyle will email local churches their registration list as they have people register. If you do not have anyone registered you will not receive an email.

REGISTER HERE

Registration Closes March 31st

Lodging:

Churches are on their own for lodging arrangements! Find a hotel or place to stay near MNU!

Promotional Material

Promotional information

Tentative MAX Schedule

Thursday, April 16

6:30 P.M. Opening Service (eat dinner before!)

9:00 P.M. District Huddle location TBD

Thursday Night: Sand Volleyball, 3 Point Contest, Table Tennis, Spike Ball Tournament

Friday, April 17

8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.: Competitions, Fine Arts judging, Fine arts performances. Lunch and dinner in Student Center

7 p.m. Worship Service at College Church

Saturday, April 18

Final competitions!

Closing Ceremony 1:00 p.m. College Church

Learn about competition and rules in the MAX Booklet

MAX Booklet

  • Vocal Music

  • Worship Bands

  • Instrumental Music

  • Drama: General

  • Creative Arts

  • Sign Language

  • Spoken Word

  • Dance

  • Preaching

  • Art

  • Creative Writing

  • Education – Math

  • Photography

  • Musical Theater

Compete in Fine Arts or Sports at MNU!

  • “A” League Bible Quizzing

  • “B” League Bible Quizzing

  • Men’s Basketball

  • Co-Ed Soccer

  • 4 Person Sand Volleyball

  • Co-Ed 7 on 7 Football

  • Women’s Basketball

  • Women’s Volleyball

  • Co-Ed Dodgeball

  • Spikeball

  • Disc Golf

  • 5K Run

  • Table Tennis

  • 3 Point Shootout

  • Bowling

  • Tennis

2025 MAX Highlight Video