Under the AYS leader youth are to work together in development of a strong youth ministry that includes spiritual, mental, and physical development of each individual, Christian social interaction, and an active witnessing program that supports the general soul-winning plans of the church. The goal of AYS should be to involve all youth in activities that will tie them closer to the church and train them for Christian service. NPUC YOUTH MINISTRIES VISION:
Longer Version:
“An Army of Youth who, in the context of the last day events of the closing scenes of earth’s history,
are deeply committed to a loving and saving relationship with CHRIST,
are prayerfully nurtured and equipped in the CHURCH according to their spiritual gifts; and
are joyfully and wholeheartedly reaching COMMUNITIES through various means that will bring thousands of souls in God’s kingdom.”
Shorter Version: “YOU are THe Light and Salt of the North Luzon” Matt. 5:14
Catch Phrase: “YOU Tell Him: Discipling the Youth"
NEW YOUTH MINISTRIES MISSION STATEMENT:
“To lead the Young People into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ and help them embrace His call to Discipleship.”
KEY AREAS:
AREA 1: REACH UP- Reaching up to God through Spiritual Disciplines (earnest and heartfelt Prayer, deep searching of the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy, and meaningful Worship experience) that will bring them into a loving and saving relationship with CHRIST. YOU Turn to Him (Bring them in Christ.) YOU Think of Him (Build them up in spiritual disciplines: prayers, SOP reading, and Bible study.) YOU Thank Him (Bring them into a meaningful worship.) AREA 2: REACH ACROSS- Reaching across the barriers that threaten to divide us as a family, endeavoring to disciple and involve every youth in the life and mission of the CHURCH. YOU Together with Him(Bring them in a saving Christian fellowship)
YOU Train by Him(Train them how to minister using their God-given gifts)
YOU Teamwork for Him(Strengthen the local churches AY Ministries Leadership through a strong district, federation and conference support.) AREA 3: REACH OUT- Reaching out to COMMUNITIES through various means that will bring thousands of souls in God’s kingdom. YOU Tell Him(Send them out to reach communities through various means in the power of the Holy Spirit)
YOU use Technology for Him(Use technology in reaching people)
YOU Trust Him (Entrust everything including the budget to God)
