Pastors and youth leaders from across Jamaica were sensitized to the need to pay special attention to the spiritual needs of youth in their early stage of adulthood at an Ambassador Sensitization Seminar on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the scenic Villa Sonate in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.
Themed “Engaging and Retaining our Youth: Understanding the Power of the Ambassador Ministry,” the event addressed the critical need for intentional youth ministry within the Adventist Church.
The Ambassador Ministry helps youth ages 16-21 become actively involved in their church locally and globally. During this period, they are at a crucial stage of development as they transition from adolescence to early adulthood, which involves essential changes in identity, cognitive abilities, and emotional maturity. Therefore, this period is vital for young people to solidify their spiritual beliefs as they question and explore their faith.