Invitation for 'National Youth Ministry Consultation'

HYDERABAD-India Missions Association (IMA) - Youth Network invites leaders of Mission organizations, emerging youth leaders, youth pastors from Churches to attend a Consultation on ‘National Youth Ministry?to be held in Hyderabad from 1st to 3rd April, 2004.

(The session begins at 8:30 a.m. on 1st and ends at 1:00 p.m. on 3rd).


Theme: Young Eagles.

Why do we need this consultation?

54% of Indians are now below 25 years of age. India is world's youngest nation! Tomorrow's Church is this group of young people.

This consultation is to understand

What do they think?
What do they want?
How will they transform India?
What is our role in discipling this 54% Indians?

This consultation will provide opportunities to network, share resources and equip us with the latest trends and models of ministries.

The consultation will include field visits, video shows, open house discussions and many group activities.


Objectives :

?To create awareness of the variety of youth ministries.
?To provide resources for networking.
?To share effective strategies & models for youth ministries.


Who can attend ?

?Leaders of mission organizations.
?Emerging leaders from among youth workers.
?Youth Pastors / Leaders from Churches.

Major topics:

?Change drivers (Emerging trends)
?Creative ministry
?Felt needs (Sub cultures)
?Missions (Mobilizing)
?Discipling (Follow-up & Integration into Church)



Place and Address:

PASTORAL CENTER
Near Abids Chermas
Gunfoundry,
Hyderabad-500001
Tel: 040 - 55501399


How to reach ?

From Secunderabad / Nampally (Hyderabad Deccan) / Kachekuda railway station or Bus Stand take an auto to "Abids Chermas". Before going to Chermas there is a petrol bunk opposite to State Bank of Hyderabad. Take the lane immediately after the petrol bunk, in that
lane ask for St.Joseph's Cathedral. Pastoral Center is inside that campus. Pastoral center is nearer to Nampally station.

Registration Fee:

Rs. 100/- to be paid before 15th March 2004
Rs. 200/- for Late & Spot Registrations

[Food and accommodation included]

Send your registration fee by MO / DD in favour of "India Missions Association" to India Missions Association, # 1-300/118, Arul Colony, ECIL Post, Hyderabad - 500 062



Organized by

India Missions Association (IMA) - Youth Network

The IMA Youth Network consists of representatives from Youth With a Mission, Youth For Christ, Union of Evangelical Students of India, India Campus Crusade for Christ, Kerygma Coffee House, GEMS STROM, Blessing Youth Mission - SFJ and others.

To register please take print out of this form or register online from www.imaindia.org/youth/register.htm