Youth are ready and capable for ministry today. Example 173: coming out of SE Asia via the link below, which highlights youth from Thailand and Cambodia meeting together for a peace camp. Number is obviously fictitious (though I’m sure one could get to 173 examples, some of the first few were Jesus selecting 12 young men to be his original disciples and the apostle Paul’s relationship and letter to Timothy) and the article doesn’t actually speak about youth engaged in ministry, but rather a more general example of youth being responsible for real change within society. This story is an interesting addition to the conversation though, because it is an example where youth are succeeding (all be it slightly) while adults are failing. Google Thailand and Cambodia in the same search, and you’ll immediately be introduced to the ongoing border disputes. The adults in power continue to quarrel, but a few select youth from each country are taking a stand. They have created a peace camp hoping to be an example to their countries that peace is an achievable goal.
A quote from one of these responsible youth, “Young people are very active, powerful and passionate about what they do. So if they are passionate about the wrong things, then the conflicts will get even worse. If they are passionate about peace building, then the conflicts might not become rooted.”
Very true.
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Never thought of the fact that the original disciples were probably youth themselves. Interesting.
Your momma must be a very smart lady!!!!
yeah….. she is. Thanks Carole!