It's Christianity for another generation.

At least that's the goal of Teen Mania Ministries, a national Christian organization seeking to promote Jesus Christ to young people around the country.

The organization's Acquire the Fire festival spent the weekend in Breslin Center, drawing middle school and high school students from all over the state.

"It's a radical punch in the face of Jesus," said Richee Parks, a conversation series manager for the ministries, which puts on about 30 similar festivals around the nation.

The organization realizes that young people are wary of organized religion but in search of spirituality, Parks said.

Facial piercings, oversized or loose jeans and casual T-shirts were no problem for teens at this religious event.

The festival featured speakers who hope to inspire teens to live out Christian ideals in their lives and live bands with Christian messages played to rock tunes. Participants paid a registration fee to attend.

The Christian rock band This Beautiful Republic took the stage at the Breslin Center event.

The conference asks its attendants to look within themselves and examine their lives.

Founder Josh McDowell sent the students away with a final message for them to remember to carry out the festival's mission.

"I am so excited about the commitment you made this weekend to take up your cross and follow Jesus.

" "Whether you committed your life for the very first time or recommitted your life to the Lord, right now is the time to draw the line in the sand and establish a lifestyle."