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  • June 18–23, 1974 and June 25–30, 1974
  • 2,356 Participants
  • Theme: “Jesus is Lord”
  • Speakers: Edward Lawlor, Talmadge Johnson, Melvin McCullough, Dessin Schmelzenbach, Frank Morley, Friedrich-Karl Otto
  • Theme Song: “He is Lord”
  • “This is an unfinished event. It is difficult to overstate the far-reaching impact of the equipping ministry in such youth gatherings as Nazarene Youth Congress.” – Melvin McCullough
  • “The event made youth leaders and Nazarene kids both more aware that our church is a vital part of this great global village.” – 1975 Board of General Superintendents’ Report
  • “I just returned from one of the greatest experiences of my life. I am very grateful for the opportunity the Church of the Nazarene provided. It was a spiritual high point in my life.” – student participant