SPOKEN – A retreat on hearing God’s voice

This year we are combining Wellington, Whanganui and New Plymouth for our mid-year retreat!

SPOKEN – A retreat on hearing God’s voice.

For all teenagers year 9-13.

Forest Lakes Homestead, Otaki | Tuesday 16 – Thursday 18th July 2024 | $120

LIFETEEN AOTEAROA LEADERSHIP CONVENTION

Registrations are NOW OPEN!

The Convention is for all, newbies to experienced youth ministers, to learn more about Life Teen, gain practical youth ministry skills, be formed, strengthened in faith, spend time in prayer and learn from other realities in our church whanau.

Youth Ministers – Youth Leaders – Year 13 Leaders – Priests – Religious studies teachers – Parishioners and Parents passionate about Youth Ministry …

THIS IS FOR YOU!! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!! Register here.

We are also sending groups to THE SEND, 23 NOVEMBER 2024, Mystery Creek, Hamilton NZ.

THE SEND is not just an event, it’s a call to action to see every believer activated into their missional calling, mobilizing you to reach schools, communities, neighborhoods and the nations. THE SEND is here to equip you and send YOU – Join thousands of other believers in November to believe for Jesus to transform our nation, and find your part to play.

More info here!

The theme of accompaniment is found in the Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis called Christus vivit!, which means, Christ is alive! Pope Francis is very clear about his desire for young people to be accompanied in their faith journey. Young people, like most people, have varying degrees of connection to God, and it is the responsibility of all the baptised to encourage and accompany young people in their faith – not just the parish youth minister or school chaplain!!

Have you thought about how you can accompany young church to come to know the impact of Jesus in the world? Could you volunteer some help for the youth minister or chaplain in your area? Could you oversee some manaaki-hospitality at youth gatherings? Could you assist with transport? Could you pray for young people? Could you be a sponsor for confirmation and walk alongside young people as they grapple with faith in our secular society? 

Very often we wait for someone else to do something, wait on God even, to do something, but God has done something – God has created YOU to be bringers of the Gospel to all people (Matt 28:19-20). No, more than ever, young people need you, to be inspired by your witness and your example as we all endeavour to make Jesus known and loved.

Will you respond to God’s invitation to “Come, follow me” (Matt 4:19) and be a Holy Spirit inspired force in young church in this diocese?

Two documents are foundational to ministry with young people in Aotearoa New Zealand:

• Tu Kahikatea – the framework for ministry with young people
• Hikoi Tahi – standards for those who minister with young people

Contact a member of your regional team or visit us on Facebook