Investing in today’s youth is necessary in growing the body of Christ. Teaching young people in the church to grow in their relationship with the Lord can prepare them to serve Christ in all they do. As a result, this nurtures the congregation and allows the church to flourish. Serving young people can not only prepare them to become future leaders but also allows them to contribute to the church.
This is seen many times in the Bible, as God often utilized young people to do great things. For example, God used Timothy to pastor and lead the Ephesian church when he was a teenager. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” – 1 Timothy 4:12.
The ultimate goal of MCC youth ministry is to encourage young people in their faith. “Youth” usually refers to students ranging from 12 to 18 years old, and these are incredibly impressionable ages. Each student brings their own hardships, insecurities, and questions to the table, and they often rely on their youth leaders and look to them as role models.
Some students may even find a safe haven in their youth ministry or youth group. Essentially, MCC youth ministry provides a place for teenagers to be themselves and exercise their freedom to learn more about God and who He is. It is important for the truth of the gospel to be passed down from generation to generation to grow the body of Christ.
Ultimately, helping youth to grow spiritually in their formative years can equip them to make an impact for Christ both now and in their future. MCC has intentionally designed youth ministry programs to help them grow and connect through teaching, planning, outreach, fun activities, and spiritual guidance.
