Jesus Youth Movement & More

 Jesus Youth: The Miracle of Ordinariness (Dr. Edward Edezhath, JY International Assembly, at Bangalore, 21 Nov 2025) In a world that constantly celebrates the spectacular and the extraordinary, the Jesus Youth Movement quietly points to a deeper truth — that God reveals Himself most powerfully in the ordinary. The miracle is not always found in the loud or the dramatic, but in the simple and hidden — in the lives of friends who walk with Jesus every day, seek His will in all things, celebrate love and joy in togetherness, and radiate His love in small, authentic ways. At the Core: The Mystery of the Incarnation At the heart of Christian faith lies the mystery of the Incarnation — that God chose to become fully human, taking on the ordinary rhythms of human life: being born into a family, learning a trade, growing up in a small village, sharing meals, and walking among people. Jesus didn’t live a spectacular or privileged life; He lived simply and humbly. Holiness and divine presen...

Beauty, Art, and Jesus Youth (By Dr. Edward Edezhath, for the CorUS booklet, prepared on 20 Nov 2025) The year was 1982. We were having our first leaders’ training, and about a hundred leaders from all parts of the state were expected. One suggestion was that every group come prepared with some faith-oriented artistic presentation. Those of us from Cochin got together and prepared a Light and Sound show presenting God’s call. Others came with a skit, a poem presentation, an artwork, a dance, and so on. The four-day training itself was on self-awareness and leadership, but that simple preparation changed the whole tone and orientation. An excellent rapport was built within the group; the talent focus and group exercise, in a sense, toned down an overly spiritualized and self-focused approach. This became, in retrospect, one of the best early foundations for building the different talent ministries in the Jesus Youth movement. From the very early days, Jesus Youth has intentionally used ...

Shepherds in Mission: Our Role as JY Country Coordinators  (by Dr Edward Edezath, DVK Bangalore, 19 Nov 2025)  1. Jesus Youth is a response to the call to COME and to GO.  Jesus Youth is a friendly space where people learn to walk in the Spirit — a joyful family to belong to. In this community, one finds acceptance, encouragement, and a renewed motivation towards mission. One who comes into JY embarks on a unique journey: a journey through life, a journey in the world, a journey with the Lord, and even a journey toward discovering themselves. It's no surprise that many people end up alone, confused, or stuck in the muddy pits of discouragement along their journey. What they need most in those moments is a comforting voice, a renewed light, and the confidence to keep moving forward. Jesus Youth offers exactly that — whether for a newcomer trying to rediscover faith, a mature Christian seeking fellowship, or a missionary already filled with the Spirit.  Life unfolds in...