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Classical Youth Service Dates, 2009
June 7, Jarvis Ebenezer
September 27, York Maranatha
October 18, Dundas Calvin
 

Youth Ministries Committee
Pastor Rep:
Pastor Martin Dam

Pastor Rep:
Pastor Mark Knetsch

Pastor Andrew Zomerman

Elder Rep:
Martin Adema

Young Adults Rep:
Michael Fallon

Youth Adults Rep:
Ryan Vanderkooy

Youth Leader Rep:
Jeff Heidbuurt
Heather Luimes

YOUTH MINISTRIES COMMITTEE

VISION
God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, calls us to nurture the covenant youth of classis Hamilton to grow in their knowledge and love of Jesus Christ and to join Him in his great work of reconciliation. 
MISSION
The mission of the Classis Hamilton Youth Committee is to be used by God to promote and facilitate the development and growth of healthy, vibrant Youth and Young Adult Ministries in Classis Hamilton congregations.

 
MANDATE
  1. to encourage and assist the local churches of Classis in the development, maintenance, growth, and renewal of their youth (gr.’s  9-12), College & Careers and Young Adult Ministries (post high -25yrs)
  2. to serve as liaison between Classis and the various areas of youth and young adult ministry to promote and support mutual ministry as outlined in The Youth Ministry Committee mandate
  3. to coordinate the Classis Hamilton Youth Services.
  4. to listen to the concerns of Classis, youth ministry groups, or from individual churches – specifically in the area of youth and young adult ministries
  5. to weigh and determine the greatest areas of need and respond to these voices in a timely fashion.
  6. to make recommendations to Classis which reflect youth-ministry needs based upon the nurturing model
  7. to encourage and promote leadership training for youth leaders
  8. to communicate with the denominational Youth-Ministry Committee concerning matters of mutual concern
  9. to establish an "as needed" budget on an annual basis which will promote youth and College & Careers ministry and which will support the work of the Classical Youth Ministry Committee


MAKEUP

  1. The committee shall consist of a minimum of 5 members who reflect the commitment and expertise that Classis deems necessary, preferably from each of the following areas of ministry: 1 high school age teenager, 1 youth educator, 1 College & Careers representative, 1 elder/classis representative, and I pastor. There will also be a fluctuating number of at-large positions. The committee shall appoint a secretary and a chairperson/convener. Terms: 3 year terms with option to renew.

  2. The committee shall also see that 2 members serve as delegates to the OYMC (Ontario Youth Ministries Committee).