
YOUTH MINISTRies DEPARTMENT
The Southern Ghana Union Conference Youth Department has its offices at the Southern Ghana Union Conference building in Osu, Accra. It is assisted in its work by the Adventist Youth (AY) Council, which is a quinquennial advisory of all the Church Conference leaders. The Southern Ghana Union Conference Youth Department and the AY council serve Senior Youth Ministries which comprises of Ambassador and Young Adults Ministries, Junior Youth Ministries, Pathfinder and Adventurer ministries within the Union territory.
AIM
The Advent Message to all the world in my generation
Mission Statement
To lead the young people of Southern Ghana Union Conference into a saving personal relationship with Jesus Christ that will inspire them to embrace His call to global discipleship through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Spiritual empowerment for evangelism via intentional implementation of the youth department curriculum for the various divisions/clubs.
Financial empowerment of the young people via trade/skills acquisition training programs.
Social empowerment by creating a healthy atmosphere for interaction within and without SGUC via training in social skills and social media.
Physical empowerment by promoting outdoor and sporting activities for the young people.
Spiritual empowerment for evangelism via intentional implementation of the youth department curriculum for the various divisions/clubs.
Financial empowerment of the young people via trade/skills acquisition training programs.
Social empowerment by creating a healthy atmosphere for interaction within and without SGUC via training in social skills and social media.
Physical empowerment by promoting outdoor and sporting activities for the young people.
Vision Statement
Equipping our young people for active involvement of the youths in the evangelistic thrust of the church, especially in the Local Churches.
Inspire the interest of our young people in missionary activities.
Expand the presence and influence of One Year in Mission (OYIM) – A GC initiative for young people all over the world to give one year of their life for missionary work.
Establish, train and Missionary Volunteers to embark on missionary trips to challenging fields for the purpose of evangelizing and establishing new churches in all SGUC fields.