CJOL National Youth Ministry

17/05/2026

10/05/2026

04/05/2026

We sincerely thank all the pastors, speakers, kitchen staff, volunteers, and leaders who shared their life and heart during the Youth Leaders Convergence. From discipleship and leadership foundations, to mindsets for reaching the next generation, to practical tools for evangelism and the challenge to truly engage, each session inspired and equipped us to lead faithfully.

We are grateful for the fellowship, testimonies, reflections, and breakout discussions that allowed us to grow together as one body.

Thank you for being part of this journey of empowering youth leaders of TODAY to engage, inspire, and reach the next generation for Christ.

SOLI DEO GLORIA!

04/05/2026

Youth Leaders Convergence

Day 3 - May 1

The last day featured a session on Our Challenge—addressing challenges in life and ministry. Churches also revisited and presented their Mission and Vision. This session was led by Ptr. RJ Avante, the coordinator of our CJOL National Youth Ministry.

The highlight of the session was the reminder that it is not enough to simply learn new principles or know what should be done; these truths must be lived out. We must engage. The session focused on the meaning of ENGAGE:

Enter their world
Notice their needs
Guide them to Christ
Abide first
Grow disciple‑makers
Empower the next generation

The challenge was clear: “The question should no longer be ‘Can we lead?’ but rather, ‘Will we lead them rightly and faithfully?’”

04/05/2026

Youth Leaders Convergence

Day 2 - April 30, 2026

There were three main sessions focusing on Our Motive, Our Mission, and Our Application. We also heard from pastors who shared our passion, followed by reflection time, group discussions, and breakout sessions.

The morning session, led by Ptr. Eniong Hilario from Faith Fellowship Aurora, was on “Discipleship: The Foundation for Leadership.” He emphasized three truths: (1) A disciple follows Jesus, (2) A disciple is transformed by Jesus, and (3) A disciple joins the mission of Jesus. This highlighted that as youth leaders, we must first be good followers, because we cannot give what we do not have.

The afternoon session, led by Ptr. Enriko Lim of VCF Taft, focused on three important mindsets for reaching the next generation: (1) think generations, not just individual persons, (2) think movement, not just moment, and (3) think mission‑force, not just mission‑field. This underscored the importance of having the right perspective in fulfilling the mission Jesus entrusted to us.

The evening session, led by Sis. Jay Abayon of the CJOL National Children’s Ministry, centered on Our Application: Evangelism! She presented a practical tool to help us jumpstart spiritual conversations with the people around us.

We ended the day with breakout sessions, giving youth leaders ample time and space to integrate the lessons of the day, to reflect, and to prayerfully strategize for their respective youth ministries.

04/05/2026

Youth Leaders Convergence

Day 1 - April 29

The day was filled with testimonies, fellowship games, team‑building activities, ministry reflection, and a session on understanding today’s youth. The evening session, led by ptr. RJ, highlighted the importance of listening to and understanding the youth in order for us to effectively help them and reach out to them.

The main points of the session were:

1. Understand before correcting
2. Guide before they get lost
3. Model what you teach
4. Stay present

04/05/2026

Praise God! CJOL National Youth Ministry's Youth Leaders Convergence last April 29 to May 1 was a success!

Our theme this year was:
“Engage! Building bridges of faith and fellowship to reach the next generation.”

Reaching the next generation began with empowering the leaders of today. This Convergence was designed to be a space where youth leaders were reminded of Jesus’ Mission and Motive, and were re‑energized to continue reaching young people with passion and purpose.

It was more than just another event; it became a safe and open environment where leaders could listen, learn, and grow together. It was an opportunity to share ideas, reflect deeply, and plan creatively for their respective youth ministries.

Of course, there were also extended times of fellowship, worship, and encouragement, because we believed leaders needed to be refreshed as well. Our simple yet profound goal was to empower youth leaders so they could continue engaging, inspiring, and reaching the next generation for Christ.

The total attendees are 66 youth leaders from 8 different CJOL Clusters across Luzon.

GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST!

30/03/2026