What's in store for the ministry in the future?
We are currently working on putting together a Youth Choir and a project with Bishop Knox on reaching the youth through Social Media.
Why is the ministry such an important part of the church?
It targets, reaches, and invites unsaved and unchurched youth of all ages into a dynamic fellowship with Christ. The ministry also provide youths with a place to nurture their new faith, praise and worship, pray, be involved in all Youth Ministries, participate in Christian activities with other Christian youth, and to grow in their faith walk.
What is the parent(s) role in the ministry?
As leaders and adults we also have to face another reality of empowering youth. Tweens and teens are adolescents. They may be ready to inspire others one week and want nothing to do with the cause the next. The goal is to help our youth develop habits, that in the end, they can sustain without our ‘suggestions’ or prodding. We have to let their interests ebb and flow, while still talking about our own actions for good in the background, so that our behaviors and words create the foundation for a long-term lifestyle. We have an opportunity, now- to empower youth to be part of the solution to help shape what life will be like in the future.
How can members help expand the ministry?
Increase support for youth ministries & increase volunteerism.
What is your hope for today's youth?
Empower our youth - we simply let them "do." We let them dream and think. We give our youth the tools to collaborate and problem solve, brainstorm and reflect. We empower them to believe that their voice matters without judging or criticizing their ideas. When we let our children's voices and ideas speak for themselves, the actions are more powerful...more inspired. But most importantly, our children need to know that we believe in their ideas and potential as change agent.