Commission on Youth Ministry
In 2014, Bishop Wright commissioned twelve clergy and lay adults to evaluate and make recommendations for changes to our Diocesan Youth Ministry Programs. In 2015, the task force was expanded to the Commission on Youth Ministry, calling upon youth, young adults, and adults to serve the church by continuing to evaluate and streamline youth ministry in the Diocese of Atlanta.
The purpose of the Commission is to ensure proper execution of the purpose statement of youth ministry in our Diocese: “to make disciples by creating relationships with children and teenagers.” In order to realize this purpose, the Commission will
Requirements:
In order to fulfill its purpose, the Diocesan Youth Commission will meet 3 times throughout the year, at various churches throughout metro Atlanta. Once member selections take place, Click here for more information on the structure of the Commission on Youth Ministry including the covenant. Applications will be available on this page when open.
The purpose of the Commission is to ensure proper execution of the purpose statement of youth ministry in our Diocese: “to make disciples by creating relationships with children and teenagers.” In order to realize this purpose, the Commission will
- Be an advocate for diocesan youth ministry on a parish level
- Plan and facilitate Jr. and Sr. DYC
- Plan and facilitate the Annual Council Lock-In
- Plan and facilitate the Hunger Walk/Run Eucharist
- Plan and facilitate the Diocesan Service Day Retreat
Requirements:
- Must be in high school during 2017/2018 school year, for youth
- Must serve on only one other youth steering committee
- Must be able to attend the overnight training on August 11-12
- Must be able to attend meetings on November 12 and January 20
In order to fulfill its purpose, the Diocesan Youth Commission will meet 3 times throughout the year, at various churches throughout metro Atlanta. Once member selections take place, Click here for more information on the structure of the Commission on Youth Ministry including the covenant. Applications will be available on this page when open.
