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Youth in the city: Rooted in the future

Young leaders retreat into Philadelphia for a new kind of leadership formation

-Kayla Benner, Ambler Mennonite Church

“I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:5-7)

On November 20, 2010, I attended the Youth Leadership Retreat along with youth from churches and ministries across Eastern District and Franconia Mennonite Conference. We were all chosen to…(read more)

View photo album from various workshop locations around Philadelphia!

 

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Youth Ministry Vision & Mission

It is the commitment of Franconia Conference that up-to-date information and resources will be provided that educate, equip and empower youth workers in their ministry with youth. There is openness to expanding this collaboration with others who share a similar Anabaptist vision for youth ministry.

Vision: Healing & Hope

God calls us to be followers of Jesus Christ and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to grow as communities of grace, joy, and peace, so that God’s healing and hope flow through us to the world.

Mission Statement

The mission in Mennonite youth ministry is to actively invite every youth to commit to a personal relationship and everlasting adventure with Jesus Christ, mentoring them towards wholeness within a supportive church community and empowering them to bring healing and hope to the world.

To follow Jesus Christ more faithfully, we mentor youth to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. By:

  • Enriching our prayer, worship, and study of scriptures.
  • Offering all that we are and have to God.
  • Providing an environment where commitment to Christ is encouraged.
  • Nurturing spiritual devotions, solitude, reflection, and fasting.
  • Discipling through biblical teaching.
  • Encouraging healthy self-esteem and respect for one’s body.
  • Modeling biblical stewardship in all areas of life.
  • Advocating love, peace, and justice as the Christian way of life.
  • Guiding responsible decision-making in ethical and lifestyle choices.
  • Teaching biblical ways of conflict resolution.

To grow as communities of grace, joy, and peace, we invite all youth to be an integral part of congregational life. By

  • Calling and nurturing congregational leaders for ministry in a changing environment.
  • Practicing love, forgiveness, and hospitality that affirm our diversity and heal our brokenness.
  • Creating a loving and supporting environment.
  • Strengthening family life.
  • Embracing God’s gift of multicultural and intergenerational diversity.
  • Advocating for youth in church and society.

To live as people of healing and hope, we call forth the gifts in youth and challenge youth to minister to the world through the power of the Holy Spirit. By:

  • Inviting others to faith in Jesus Christ.
  • Seeking God’s peace in our homes, work, neighborhoods, and the world.
  • Seeking, recognizing, affirming, and involving the gifts and talents of youth.
  • Calling youth to share their faith.
  • Inviting youth to a lifestyle of mission and service.
  • Educating, equipping, enabling, and empowering youth to minister.
  • Partnering with denominational institutions and organizations to provide opportunities for ministry and missions.
  • Walking with youth as they live out their faith.