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Africa Central Conference Youth Gathering

On May 24, 2009, delegates arrived at the Lake View Lodge in Johannesburg, South Africa for the Africa Central Conference Youth Gathering. On May 25, Armindo Mapoissa (DMYP delegate) led the launch of the Youth Leadership Training Manual for use in the African Church. Delegates also learned more about the Youth Service Fund program and Grants for Ministries with Young People, which are administered by DMYP.

Young People's Ministries Grants Update

Learn how the Motown Mission is cleaning up Detroit, how the Youth Ministry Partnership in Nashville, TN and the Wesley Foundation at the Kennesaw State University are making a difference, about the continuing good work at the Immanuel Deaf Youth Outreach Program in Nairobi, and how the Yei Youth Tree Planting Project in Southern Sudan is changing lives.

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Holston Conference Youth Make a Difference

Bibles for Congo Youth Holston Conference youth (www.holston.org/ministries/Youth/) have a history of being highly involved in the Youth Service Fund (YSF). Holston heard about the growing number of young people in the United Methodist Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The trouble these youth face with the studies though is that there are frequently not enough Bibles! It is common for there to be one Bible to share among 40-50 young people. The youth of the Holston conference heard about this need and they responded.

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The 'Source is going online!

The 'Source Check out the new 'Source page to find pdf resources from the Leadership Development 'Source events that you can use in your ministry context. Email us at youngpeople@gbod.org or give us a call toll free at (877) 899-2780 x1780 if you need help with ways to use what you find here — we’re always glad to connect with adults who work with young people.

Global Young People's Convocation Legislation to General Conference

See the results of GYPC's petitions submitted to General Conference in 2008. Then learn more about the next Global Young People's Convocation in 2010 in Berlin, Germany!

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