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When Jesus wanted to change the world, he started a youth group.
Perhaps that is overstating it, but several of the disciples were fairly young when Jesus chose them. Two of Jesus’ inner circle were still apprenticed to their father, and so probably no older than 16 or so.
Young people are not just tomorrow’s Church but are part of the Church of today. When we look at Jesus, we are reminded that they were also the first Church. What would it mean for us to take this seriously in our ministries?
Do you want, like me, to see more young people in our churches, engaging with us and participating in the communities? Do you want to see them actively involved in our ministries?
Increasing the numbers of young people in church is not about ensuring the church’s future.
Raising up young leaders is not about finding people to fill rotas.
It’s not about us but is actually all about them.
We want young people to become part of our churches so they can encounter the life-changing love of God.
We want to help them step into their God given identity.
We want to help them explore a vocation God could be calling them to.
This is why at Church Army we spend time reaching out to young people, to share the good news of Jesus with them. It is why we support new worshipping communities focused on serving young people. It is why we have developed resources to raise young leaders to minister in these new worshipping communities.
I became a Christian when I was 14. At 16 I was exploring what God might be calling me to and considering getting involved in youth and children’s ministry. Twenty years later, I’m still involved in youth and children’s ministry.
By helping Church Army reach out to more young people, you could be helping reach the next generation of youth workers who will share the love of God with countless others.
