YAYA (Youth and Young Adults)

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United Methodist Church, Germany Central Conference

Three conferences (East Germany, North Germany, South Germany) build the Germany Central Conference. About 500 congregations throughout Germany, serve 60,000 people. Many United Methodists live a passion for world mission as well as for engaging themselves in the neighborhood communities. Evangelism, diaconal work, and social engagement form the Methodist movement from the beginning until today.

We are a small but vital part of the worldwide Methodist movement, and we are excited to take part in the 10-Fold effort to engage people in mission through sharing examples from all over the world, and raising money as seed money for people who invest themselves in mission. The focus on children, youth, and young adults is a focus of our engagement with the partner churches worldwide, as well as of many local churches in Germany.

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YAYA (Youth and Young Adults)

We’re Bringin’ Mission Back!

Young adult mission opportunities such as the US-2 and Mission Intern programs allow young people to be in service to the church. Young adults in the US-2 program serve for two years in a domestic, two-year, faith-and-justice-based placement site, learning to examine prevalent current issues through a theological lens. The Mission Interns serve in a three-year program divided into an 18-month international work/study placement and an 18-month action/education assignment in their own country. It is an opportunity for young people to hear the prophetic voice of communities and individuals around the world who are working for systemic change, and to apply that experiential learning to their home context.

In addition to the US-2 and Mission Intern programs, the General Board of Global Ministries also educates future leaders about the mission work and giving channels of The United Methodist Church through the B1 Campaign. B1 is a 24-hour fasting campaign that educates youth and young adults about the systemic issues sustaining poverty in the world, while also raising funds for Advance mission projects addressing these issues worldwide.

And now, through the Young People’s Justice Initiative (YPJI), Global Ministries partners with the poor by advocating for and with “the least of these.” This initiative will engage young people in short-term empowerment through education, exposure, and action planning. The YPJI will support and strengthen young leadership within the church and within local communities. The YPJI supports community involvement in mission and education, which aims to transform systems and/or behaviors that affect the health, safety, and human rights of individuals, families, and communities.

This initiative will support specialized training events for and by young people. Global Ministries will partner with youth and young adult networks of racial/ethnic caucuses to develop strategies and create awareness of the initiative. Social media will be utilized to foster connectional relationships with participating young people around the world.

Young People’s Justice Initiative, Advance #3021304

Learn more at http://gbgm-umc.org/youth

Quick Facts

The Young People’s Justice Initiative (YPJI) program goals include:

  • Increasing individual and communal commitment to social change;

  • Increasing involvement in social action with communities that have been most marginalized;

  • Increasing awareness of global justice issues and increasing the connection amongst young people engaged in mission with marginalized communities;

  • Enhancing theological reflection, spiritual discernment, and mission preparedness; and

  • Developing engaged, committed, and connected youth/young adult leaders.

Comments

  1. Janet Says: This is a true example of how invividual Chrisitians can change the workld for the better and fulfill the Lords mission and purpose for Christians! October 17th 2011 at 04:10 AM
  2. Anonymous Says: I'm for youth and their growth in Loving God and people. Bless them . October 14th 2011 at 10:10 PM
  3. Barbara Says: So happy to see an organized effort to eradicate malaria. With all of this support, wonders will surely happen! October 14th 2011 at 03:10 PM
  4. Anonymous Says: THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT PROGRAM. PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND KEEP ME INFORED. THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH. October 14th 2011 at 02:10 PM
  5. Kymm Says: WOW... All I can say... October 14th 2011 at 01:10 PM
  6. Anonymous Says: The GBGM made it possible for me to branch out this summer as a Social Justice Intern. Please support them. They are AMAZING. God Bless. October 14th 2011 at 01:10 PM
  7. Bob Says: I love our youth and they're excited about Jesus!!! Peace, Bob October 14th 2011 at 12:10 PM
  8. Rebecca in Northern Illinois Conf. Says: One of the wonderful gifts that GBGM programs bring to YAYA ministires is that of encouraging critical thinking. YAYA programs do look at systemic issues and recognize there are no easy solutions. The YAYA who participate in these programs understand that they are a small, but vital piece of the puzzle. They have a love for God and God's justice as they understand it through the life of Jesus Christ and our Cloud of Witnesses that have struggled before us. Overall, the staff who have worked with them are a dedicated group. I know because I'm fortunate to have worked with some of the staff and count many former Mission Interns among my peers and best friends. Thank you, God, for creative, life-changing programming! October 14th 2011 at 12:10 PM
  9. Ross Says: YAYA -- I also suggest these Keys to today's youth: 1) making authentic faith and healthy skepticism relevant and interesting/exciting. 2) supportive environment out of which youths can challenge, achieve and struggle, re-evaluate and reflect. 3) opportunity to develop wisdom, understanding, and compassion--especially with events and people that do not 'fit' into their ideal schema. Without the enthusiasm, energy, and fresh (and valued) perspectives of today's youth, no institution can continue to exist. October 14th 2011 at 09:10 AM
  10. Jody Says: This type of commitment changes not only the US-2 participant but effects their lifetime choices- serving God or man. I congratulate those who make the choice to be like Jesus on this earth. They are indeed changing the world a person at a time. God be with you! October 14th 2011 at 09:10 AM

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