Youth Development Ministry (YDM)

Building faith, leadership, and purpose — empowering young people to serve Christ and society.

Grow • Lead • Serve

Youth programmes for discipleship, skills, mentorship, and outreach.

Moments & Media

Photos and videos from youth events, camps, and outreaches.

YDM Organisations

Youth groups working under the Youth Development Ministry across the circuit.

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MGF logoMGF
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Boys & Girls Brigade logoBoys & Girls Brigade

Welcome, Youth

Whether you are a student, apprentice, young professional, or simply seeking direction, there is a place for you in the Youth Development Ministry. Join our activities, discover your gifts, and grow in Christ.

Aims

The Youth Development Ministry exists to nurture and develop young people spiritually, socially, and morally.

Spiritual Growth

Build strong Christian foundations through Bible study, prayer, worship, and intentional discipleship.

Community & Belonging

Create a safe, supportive youth community where every young person is known, accepted, and mentored.

Service & Impact

Mobilize youth for outreach, evangelism, leadership, and practical service in church and society.

Objectives

Key Objectives

  • Disciple young people to understand Scripture and live out Christian values.
  • Develop leadership through training, mentorship, and responsibility in ministry.
  • Support academic, career, and life skills through guidance and workshops.
  • Promote healthy relationships, integrity, and Christian lifestyle choices.
  • Create platforms for music, media, drama, sports, and service to glorify God.

Youth Care & Support

YDM provides pastoral care and mentoring for youth challenges — school pressure, career direction, relationships, discipline, and spiritual questions. We walk with you, pray with you, and point you toward hope.

YDM is not just a programme.
It is a ministry platform where youth are equipped to belong, serve, lead, and thrive in Christ.

Programmes

Youth-focused programmes designed for growth, fellowship, mentorship, and skill-building.

Youth Bible Study and discipleship

Youth Bible Study & Discipleship

Weekly study sessions, devotionals, and discussions on real-life youth topics.

  • Scripture-based teaching
  • Q&A and accountability groups
  • Prayer and worship moments
Mentorship and career guidance

Mentorship & Career Guidance

Mentorship for students, apprentices, and young professionals.

  • Career talks and coaching
  • CV writing and interview practice
  • Scholarship and study support
Skills and talent development

Skills & Talent Development

Training and opportunities to use youth talents for ministry and life skills development.

  • Music, drama, choreography
  • Media team: photo, video, design
  • Entrepreneurship and practical skills
Evangelism and outreach

Evangelism & Outreach

Street evangelism, school outreach, community care, and follow-up discipleship.

  • Outreach planning and team ministry
  • Community service projects
  • Follow-up and discipleship
Sports and fellowship

Sports, Wellness & Fellowship

Games, fitness, hikes, and social moments that build unity and healthy friendships.

  • Sports tournaments
  • Health talks and wellness
  • Team-bonding activities
Leadership training

Leadership Training

Training for youth executives, group leaders, and ministry teams.

  • Leadership and ethics
  • Public speaking and communication
  • Team management and planning

Events

Sample youth events are laid out below in the same site style. Replace dates and details with your final programme calendar.

Youth revival night flyer

Youth Revival Night

Date: Last Friday Monthly • Time: 6:30 PM • Venue: Youth Hall

An evening of worship, prayer, testimony, and a Word session focused on renewal and commitment.

Career and skills workshop flyer

Career & Skills Workshop

Date: Quarterly • Time: 10:00 AM • Venue: Conference Room

Sessions on CV writing, entrepreneurship, digital skills, leadership, and mentorship for young adults.

Street evangelism flyer

Street Evangelism

Date: Selected Saturdays • Time: 4:00 PM • Venue: Assembly Point

Community outreach through prayer, song ministration, witnessing, and follow-up visitation.

Weekly Youth Schedule

Day Activity Time Venue
Wednesday Youth Bible Study / Teaching 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Immanuel / Youth Hall
Friday Prayer & Worship Session 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Main Sanctuary
Sunday Youth Fellowship 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Youth Hall

Update the schedule above to match your final times and venues.

Youth Groups

Join a youth group and serve with purpose across the circuit.

MGF

Methodist Girls Fellowship

  • Focus: Mentorship, discipleship, welfare, outreach
  • Who can join: Girls and young women
  • Ministry expression: Prayer, learning, support, and service

MYF

Methodist Youth Fellowship

  • Focus: Fellowship, music, outreach, leadership
  • Who can join: Youth and young adults
  • Ministry expression: Worship, study, service, and impact

BGB

Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade

  • Focus: Discipline, drills, service, skills training
  • Who can join: Boys and girls in structured formation
  • Ministry expression: Training, leadership, and Christian values

Media

Photos and video placeholders can be updated as the ministry gathers more content.

Photo Highlights

Youth fellowship photo Methodist Youth Fellowship photo Youth gathering photo Prayer session photo Church youth service photo Young people in church programme

Replace the photos above with updated YDM event pictures as the ministry grows its media archive.

Videos

Keep the same embed area and replace the YouTube link whenever a new youth video is available.

Youth Contact

Youth Leadership

  • Youth Coordinator: Name — Contact: +233 XX XXX XXXX
  • Assistant Coordinator: Name — Contact: +233 XX XXX XXXX
  • Media Lead: Name — Contact: +233 XX XXX XXXX

Update these with the correct youth officers for the circuit.

Youth Enquiry

For counselling, membership, training, or youth programme enquiries, use the contact page or speak to a youth leader after service.