Jesus Youth Movement & More

Jesus Youth Prayer Meeting (Input by Dr. Edward Edezhath - JYIFT, Lamluka, Bangkok, Thailand, on 25 July 2010) A Prayer meeting is a gathering of men and women whose lives are centered on the Lord Jesus and whose relationships are built around a prayer meeting and other shared activities. Prayer meetings are the means by which Jesus Youth grows and spreads. They frequently have a powerful impact on individuals. For many people, the initial contact with a prayer group involves a new encounter with the Lord. Subsequently, weekly gatherings for praise, teaching, and cells provide persons with continuing support for personal growth. What is a prayer meeting? Important Elements  Although there ought not to be a fixed formula for a prayer meeting, most prayer groups over the years seem to have adopted the following basic format in general: Frequency and Duration  Once a week for at least 1 ½ hrs (A variety of other forms are also possible) 4 CORNERS OF A PRAYER MEETING i. Praise ...

Jesus Youth Prayer Group Prayer groups, Small Groups (Cells), and JY Households are the three most essential fellowships of the Jesus Youth movement. A Jesus Youth Cell is a small group that meets frequently to share in an atmosphere of prayer and grow into a witnessing community in the guidance of the Spirit. A Jesus Youth Prayer Group is a larger fellowship of committed individuals coming together to grow as disciples of Jesus and empowered to build up His Kingdom in the context of the darkness around.  A prayer group focuses on building a lively Christian fellowship centered on building the members' relationship with the Lord through praise, worship, and faith-building gatherings. The fruit of the members' faith life is manifested in various missionary initiatives of individuals and groups that flow out of it. Such initiatives of a prayer group can include outreaches to people in need, celebrating the common festivals (Easter, Onam, Christmas, etc.) in a Christian way, aware...

Jesus Youth: Its Character, Nature, and Culture (By Dr. Edward Edezhath - at "Serviam 2025" Jesus Youth America Leaders Meet on 14 March 2025) 1. What Characterizes Jesus Youth? Jesus Youth (JY) is a movement deeply rooted in the love of God and a joyful commitment to His mission. Our key characteristics include: • Love of God – A deep and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, nurtured through prayer and sacramental life. • Warm Community Spirit – A family-like atmosphere where friendships are formed and faith is shared in a spirit of love and support. • Vision of God’s Kingdom – A missionary outlook that sees the world as God’s vineyard, calling each person to be a witness of His love. • Charism of Enthusiasm – A contagious energy that inspires and motivates individuals to live and share their faith joyfully. 2. What People See in Jesus Youth To those who encounter Jesus Youth, the movement is known for: • Attractive Programs & Training – ...