Jesus Youth Movement & More

Evolution of Jesus Youth as a Movement JY Int’l Assembly 2016 – Ashirbhavan, Ernakulam – Edward Edezhath Today more than ever, it is important for us to discover in simple and clear terms what Jesus Youth is. We believe that it is the work of the Holy Spirit, and hence to consider that we know it all is a bit presumptuous. A humble and childlike search to rediscover what the movement is as and what it is in my place and at this point of time, and renewing my commitment to be at its service makes my life greatly focused and efforts more fruitful. It is good to tell ourselves, ‘Jesus Youth know who you are and become what you are!’ Jesus Youth is a place where all kinds of people, especially the younger generation, are helped to mature in Christ. Here is a path where a person can meet the Lord and, through a daily walk, grow into maturity. Isn’t the whole Church doing it? Yes, but the Spirit offers something special here, a simple pathway to walk, a set of friendly people to fellowship w...

  Changing Roles of Jesus Youth Teams (Jesus Youth, India - National Evaluation 28 May 2011 – Hyderabad = Dr. Edward Edezhath) What is Jesus Youth Movement? With a focus on bringing youth to active life in Christ, in Church, and in a youth fellowship, Jesus Youth movement reaches out to youth, bringing them to intimacy with Christ, providing them with faith and personal formation, and sending them on the mission.  The movement, with a special focus on forming youth for an evangelistic mission, is active among migrants, works through professional and state-of-life-centered groups, makes use of media, a variety of talents and skills. ========= Discuss: What are some of the . . .  • Pull factors of Jesus Youth?   Elements of JY that attract youth to it • Push factors of Jesus Youth?  Things that make youth go away from the movement ======== Jesus Youth Teams In practical terms the Movement works through its Service Teams (STs) by, • Imparting formation • M...