Missions. What is it, exactly? Is there a role for the youth? Jesus authored the definition and its scope. It’s called the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20.
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
The command is an unending chain, making missions the responsibility of every generation.
REACH Youth Kairos is an adaptation of the Kairos world-mission course. It includes real experiences and encounters of REACH field workers who conduct the program, and aims to help young men and women of REACH:
- To understand God’s mission and our part in it.
- Help them integrate Kingdom values to daily living.
- To inspire meaningfully involvement in the World Christian Movement.
Over 40 people logged in for the first session on Zoom. The course runs for eight Saturdays beginning October 9, 2021, running through the end of November 2021. Sessions are from 7:00 PM to 9 PM.
Topics include:
- Oct. 9 — Biblical Basis of Mission, History & Expansion
- Oct. 13 — Evangelism and Prayer as a Lifestyle
- Oct. 23 — Cultural Consideration in Mission
- Oct. 30 — Wholistic Ministry
- Nov. 6 — Community Development (a personal testimony)
- Nov. 13 — Coping up with Modern Technology/ Evangelism and Mission in the Digital Age
- Nov. 20 — Mission & God’s Overflowing Resources
- Nov. 27 — Integration, Task Remaining, Teamwork
Sessions include lectures, personal testimonies, plenary and small group discussions, and reflections. In addition, the staff incorporated prayer for the Least Reached People groups (LRP).