SEVENTH INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE ON EVANGELISM PLANNED FOR NORTHERN IRELAND, JULY 16-23
World Methodist youth and young adults, ages 17-30, from around the world will gather on the beautiful Jordanstown Campus of the University of Ulster, in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland for the 7th International Christian Youth Conference on Evangelism, July 16-23, 2002.
Organized and sponsored by World Evangelism, World Methodist Council, and the host church, The Methodist Church in Ireland, the vision for this event is for young people to celebrate Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in a world Christian community. Under the theme “Christ Jesus – God’s Way,” youth from more than 60 nations will experience commitment and renewal as Christian disciples and be trained and empowered to be living Christian witnesses in the world.
Over five thousand young people have been a part of these life-changing conferences since 1980. Previous conferences in England, Bahamas, Australia, Mexico, Germany and the United States have resulted in many young persons serving in Christian vocations as committed disciples of Christ.
In the most recent International Christian Youth Conference in 1998, young people from around the globe stepped forward in commitment to be “missionaries of Christ Jesus.” One young leader said, “God interfered with my plans.”
The Reverend Harold Good, President, Reverend Desmond Bain, General Secretary of Home Mission and Reverend David Rock, General Secretary of the Department of Youth Ministry, the Methodist Church in Ireland, said the Methodist people in Ireland are very glad to have been chosen to host this outstanding world conference.
H. Eddie Fox, World Director of Evangelism, said, “This conference on evangelism with young people is one of the significant happenings in the ministry of World Methodist Evangelism. Our last conference in 1998 was on an island called St. Simons and, in 2002, we shall gather on another historic island called Ireland.
The conference will feature Bible Study and Morning Events, led by the regions of the world, focused on the Celtic prayer from Saint Patrick’s breastplate. The program will include discover sessions, family groups, cultural events and great evangelical celebrations with speakers and witnesses from around the world. Persons, ages 17 to 30, are encouraged to register as soon as possible for ICYC VII.
For information about registration visit the Youth Events page.
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