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UPDATE YOUR SUPPORT AT WORK
Jan 2020
Empowered to Act
Building the Next Generation of Leaders BY DAVID RURIK It is so humbling to see how many During January’s Covenant Youth youth workers there are. To see how Worker’s Connection (YWC) youth much love each other and care for leaders from around the country each other. I love being a part of that.” gathered in Chicago IL to learn, grow and engage with other leaders from around the country. This is a “CYAK has given me an great opportunity for some of Alaska’s local leaders to opportunity to grow, not only be exposed to the national in my faith, but as a leader.” stage of youth and young adult ministry. The journey that Sam has been on This year CYAK encouraged Sam Cross to attend YWC to further encourage and nurture his call into youth ministry. Born in Nome, Sam is currently attending Alaska Christian College and nearly complete with the Christian Ministry certificate program.
since his first trip to Covenant Bible Camp as a fourth grader exemplifies the Continuum of Discipleship Care that forms the backbone of CYAK’s ministry. The best impact on youth in Alaska comes from local leaders who are equipped to carry out local ministry.
“As a student who is looking to get into youth ministry in the near future, attending YWC has been a huge blessing. It allows me to have a look at what I might have in store. It allows me to make connections today, instead of tomorrow.
This work happens through the careful discipling relationships as well as support from around the country aimed directly at raising up a new generation of leaders for Christ’s Church.
There are so many ways to see the world and I have so much to learn. This YWC has opened my eyes. I’m excited to see where that takes me.
Covenant Youth of Alaska
“I am so grateful for a group of people who are willing and able to contribute to the lives of Alaskan youth. It’s a decision that has positively affects hundreds of people, myself included.
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If it weren’t for CYAK, I wouldn’t be here right now. And I’m really excited to see what happens and to see CYAK continue to affect Alaskan youth, especially Native Alaskan youth!” This impact is not without cause. Ministry is an ongoing and faithful task. Young people are growing in their faith, engaging with their innate leadership abilities, and being empowered to serve. “CYAK has given me an opportunity to grow, not only in my faith, but as a leader. I didn’t realize that until... just now.” CONTINUE YOUR IMPACT TODAY
You are a part of the team that God has called together to impact youth and young adults in Alaska. When you give, you make it possible for youth and young adults to step in to opportunities where they are challenged and encouraged as leaders and as followers of Christ. Thank you! For more information how to make a gift, please follow the link below.
www.cyak.org/YourImpact
Covenant Youth of Alaska is a relational outreach, discipleship and leadership ministry for Alaska youth and young adults. CYAK is a ministry of the Alaska Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church. To join our efforts or to learn more, go to www.cyak.org.