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ThereforeGo Ministries (formerly known as Youth Unlimited, [2] the American Federation of Reformed Young Men's Societies, [3] [4] the Young Calvinist League, and then the Young Calvinist Federation) [5] is a Christian youth ministry for short-term mission trips in the United States and Canada that was formed in September 1919. [4]
Former YFC staff have launched over 100 related Christian organizations, including the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and World Vision. In 1962, the original Youth For Christ International organization was renamed Youth For Christ USA; as the group launched a new, international federation of YFC ministries based in Switzerland.
Youth ministry, also commonly referred to as youth group, is an age-specific religious ministry of faith groups or other religious organizations, usually from ages 12 to 30, whose mission is to involve and engage with young people who attend their places of worship, or who live in their community.
The primary goal of most modern-day Youth Ministries is to teach youth biblical doctrines and to encourage them to regularly pray. This is different from the original education/literacy-centered programs of Sunday schools during the 19th century. Prior to the 21st century, many denominations placed less emphasis on the role of youth in the church.
This category is designed as a finding aid to individual Christian youth groups and organizations, usually at the demoninational level, the national level, or significant local groups. Subcategories This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total.
The stated purpose of the organization [2] is to provide instruction on how to find success in life by following biblical principles. This involves programs that include seminars for ministry, community outreach, troubled youth mentoring, and an international ministry.
Christian Endeavor was maintained through private donations that often came from youth. [5] Harriet Clark, originator of the idea of Christian Endeavour Francis Edward Clark, founder of the Society. Christian Endeavor began as a small group of youth that met at the house of their minister. Within a year, six societies had formed.
Girls Ministries Clubs are driven by a 5-fold Purpose. [15] To win girls to Jesus Christ through love and acceptance. To teach them to obey everything Jesus commanded us—developing girls spiritually and mentally. To provide encouragement, support and accountability through lasting Christian relationships.