Youth Ministry Vision

Our vision for Youth Ministry bring young people
and adults together as a community of God's
people where�

�Jesus Christ is the central focus in celebrating in
Word and Sacrament (Colossians 3:16-17)

�Youth develop significant relationships with their
peers and caring adults (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)

�Young people grow in faith, their personal relationship
with Christ and who they are as God's people
(Ephesians 3:16-19)

�Youth can ask hard questions and find answers
about faith and life (2 Timothy 3:14-17, Mathew 7:7)

�Confession, absolution and unconditional love are
the hallmarks of Christian community (Ephesians 4:32)

�Young people join in worship, nurture, service, outreach
and fellowship activities (1 Timothy 4:12, Acts 2:42-47)

�Young people know that they are accepted
(Romans 15:5-7)

�Young people are able to serve in meaningful ways
in the church and in the world (2 Corinthians 9:12)

�Youth can use their gifts to the glory of God
(1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12:4-8)

Youth Ministry Profile
District and Congregational Services - Youth Ministry
is responsible for the direction, development,
implementation and coordination of youth ministry in
support of or on behalf of congregations in King Jesus
Way of Truth and Life World Outreach Ministry,
encouraging and supporting ministry to, by, with
through and for youth (grade 5-12) in all churches and
districts, identifying and providing resources and
training for youth and adult leaders in ministering to
youth in the church and community.

Biblical Framework for Youth Ministry

Holy Scripture provides the framework, which shapes
our understanding of youth ministry. (see Youth
Ministry Vision above)

Youths are called by the Holy Spirit through Word
and Sacrament to full partnership in the community
of faith and challenged to full participation in the life
and ministry of Christ and His Church.

Youth Ministry�
�Is centered in Jesus Christ � given in baptism�
nurtured through the proclamation and study of
God's Word�strengthened through participation
in the Lord's Supper.

�Supports young people as full members of the
church today as well as the church of the future.

�Challenges young people to take a role in shaping
the church's mission tot eh world.

�Is a part of and not apart from the congregation's
life and mission.

�Equips youth to utilize their God-given gifts as
faithful disciples.

�Speaks to the full range of life issues of youth in
the congregation and the community.

�Is person oriented

�Is family inclusive

�Is congregation based

�Is outward focused

�Is ministry to, by, with, through, and for youth.