History
The Youth Network Team (YNT) came into existence to help fulfill the vision of the North American Youth Ministries of the Church of God. It consists of qualified, gifted Church of God youth ministry practitioners distributed regionally across the United States and Canada. The leader of Youth and Family Ministries at Church of God Ministries in Anderson, Indiana, heads up the team.
Purpose
To build a network of youth leaders in the Church of God, together raising up a new generation of Christ-centered leaders.
Vision
To be a catalyst in raising up a new generation of Christ-centered leaders.
Key verse: "And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit." —Ephesians 2:22
A Christ-centered leader is a servant leader who is devoted to Christ in all areas of his or her life and is intentional in sharing Christ's love with others.
Values
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We Value Youth: Youth are chosen by God to make an extreme difference in the world and are essential to the health and growth of the church.
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We Value Youth Workers: Youth workers are crucial in passing the faith on to the next generation.
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We Value Spiritual Growth: Spiritual growth is an intentional, lifelong process.
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We Value Prayer: Prayer is essential to unleashing God's power; it is the vehicle that God ordained to change the world.
Strategy
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To build authentic community among youth leaders.
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To support and resource youth leaders.
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To encourage youth leaders.
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To pray for youth leaders.
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To work toward a corporate vision for youth ministry.
Advice/Prayer/Coaching
Need encouragement or advice about what's going on in your ministry? Got a prayer request? Need someone to provide coaching or training for you and your volunteers? Click on your geographic area below to find and contact a YNT representative near you; you can also call 1-800-848-2464 x2153. The minimum fee for on-site training is $250; individuals' fees may differ.
Western States
Alaska
Hawaii
Western Canada
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico |
Central States
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin |
Great Lakes
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio |
Northeast
Eastern Canada Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New Jersey New York Delaware Pennsylvania Maryland
D.C.
Virginia
West Virginia |
Southeast
Kentucky
Tennessee
N. Carolina
S. Carolina
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida |
