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We promote national Youngstars Movements which support free time activities for young people in collaboration with churches – achieved by training and coaching leaders to teach christian values in an informal way
Delighted with the Latvian leaders
In the run-up, we experienced many of the Latvian team as rather reserved. But during the course and the camp we were surprised: the leaders were open to new ideas, ventured out of their comfort zone and came up with their own creative ideas. And at the camp, everyone played a part in the Joseph enactment and they did it with such commitment and passion that the children were spellbound by every scene. The children really lived and felt the story.
One leader said, “The Joseph story also speaks into my personal situation.”
Delighted with the Latvian children
During the explanation of a game, a girl came up next to Andi and said, “This game sounds very cool!” With every game and activity we offered, the children were enthusiastic. Rarely have we seen such enthusiasm in children. They were also interested in questions about faith: When in a small group time the topic came up that children are valuable to God, one boy asked, “How much? How valuable in euros?”, to which the group leader was able to reply, “So valuable that God gave his own Son for us.” Many of the Latvian children heard the Gospel message for the first time in this camp.
Delighted with what God does
We sometimes wondered beforehand whether a summer camp preparation can succeed with a team that doesn’t know each other? Plus the distance as well as the cultural and linguistic differences? But in the preparation and also in the camp, we experienced a unity that only God can create. All of this inspired us.
Youngstars Internationalhelps you in starting Youngstars groups and national movements||supports leaders with training and coaching||connects your Youngstars group across national borders||facilitates your promotions with presentations, concepts, manuals||gives you multicultural experiences by sending experts and volunteers abroad||organises yearly the National Coordinator Meeting
Through training and courses, we bring important skills to countries that want to set up their own youth work. Such a course usually consists of several components:
📗 Learning: Participants learn important (survival) techniques and experiential education principles and methods...
🎬 Action: ...and then immediately put what they have learned into practice by planning and running a youngstars programm.
💡 Understanding: A biblical theme provides the framework.
#ThisIsHowWeDoIt
Through training and courses, we bring important skills to countries that want to set up their own youth work. Such a course usually consists of several components:
📗 Learning: Participants learn important (survival) techniques and experiential education principles and methods...
🎬 Action: ...and then immediately put what they have learned into practice by planning and running a youngstars programm.
💡 Understanding: A biblical theme provides the framework.
#ThisIsHowWeDoIt
We are spread all over the world - and yet we are one. 🗺️
As an umbrella organisation for youth choir work worldwide, YI has been promoting the development of youngstars groups around the world through networking, further training and knowledge exchange since 2004. The umbrella organisation currently consists of 12 member countries: Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Italy, Romania, Poland, Latvia, Moldova, Bulgaria, Hungary, Ukraine and Cuba.
Where were you when you read this post? Tell us your home country in the comment column. 👇
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#worldwide #weltweit #together #Youngstars #Jungschar
We are spread all over the world - and yet we are one. 🗺️
As an umbrella organisation for youth choir work worldwide, YI has been promoting the development of youngstars groups around the world through networking, further training and knowledge exchange since 2004. The umbrella organisation currently consists of 12 member countries: Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Italy, Romania, Poland, Latvia, Moldova, Bulgaria, Hungary, Ukraine and Cuba.
Where were you when you read this post? Tell us your home country in the comment column. 👇
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#worldwide #weltweit #together #Youngstars #Jungschar
Did you know that our youngstar leaders learn from each other all over the world? This is how it works:
Our youngstar leaders grow through global exchange. In international workshops, on assignments abroad and via digital platforms, they share experiences and gain new perspectives. The result? Experienced leaders pass on their knowledge, cultural horizons are broadened and our global network is constantly growing. This is how we make youngstars even stronger! 💪
💪 What have you learnt from another youngstar leader? Share it in the comments! 👇
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#learn #share #knowledge #together
Did you know that our youngstar leaders learn from each other all over the world? This is how it works:
Our youngstar leaders grow through global exchange. In international workshops, on assignments abroad and via digital platforms, they share experiences and gain new perspectives. The result? Experienced leaders pass on their knowledge, cultural horizons are broadened and our global network is constantly growing. This is how we make youngstars even stronger! 💪
💪 What have you learnt from another youngstar leader? Share it in the comments! 👇
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#learn #share #knowledge #together
What children learn early on shapes them for life.
Far too often, their learning and growing up is left to chance because there is no real alternative. Millions of children and young people worldwide are missing out on the real-life experiences they gain in a youth organisation and the values they are taught there. The reason for this is the lack of structures for the development of holistic Christian youth work, which promotes faith, community and personal development in a unique and formative way.
This is where Youngstars International comes in: We close this gap and give children and young people access to a youth group in which they learn in a favourable environment what real togetherness means, how to tackle problems together and how to draw strength and hope from their own faith.
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#LifeChanging #faith #GrowingUp #YoungstarsInternational
What children learn early on shapes them for life.
Far too often, their learning and growing up is left to chance because there is no real alternative. Millions of children and young people worldwide are missing out on the real-life experiences they gain in a youth organisation and the values they are taught there. The reason for this is the lack of structures for the development of holistic Christian youth work, which promotes faith, community and personal development in a unique and formative way.
This is where Youngstars International comes in: We close this gap and give children and young people access to a youth group in which they learn in a favourable environment what real togetherness means, how to tackle problems together and how to draw strength and hope from their own faith.
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#LifeChanging #faith #GrowingUp #YoungstarsInternational
Take up the role of leadership 🗣️
"We want to see the next generation, the young people, children and teenagers take up the role of leadership and the role in fulfilling the Great Commission in the world", says Hensie Van Merwe, President of Youngstars International.
More about our movement: www.youngstarsint.org
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#Youngstars #movement #BodyOfChrist #LoveOneAnother
Take up the role of leadership 🗣️
"We want to see the next generation, the young people, children and teenagers take up the role of leadership and the role in fulfilling the Great Commission in the world", says Hensie Van Merwe, President of Youngstars International.
More about our movement: www.youngstarsint.org
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#Youngstars #movement #BodyOfChrist #LoveOneAnother
Better together 🤝
At YI, we believe in the power of young people to change the world. As a global umbrella organization for youth work...
... we support young people in their daily challenges
... we strengthen their faith in a real-life way
... we train inspiring leaders.
Our vision: A worldwide network of Christian youth movements that brings about positive social change. Be part of our movement! Together we can encourage young people to reach their full potential and change the world for the better.
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#YoungstarsInternational #YouthMinistry #ChristianValues #SocialChange
Better together 🤝
At YI, we believe in the power of young people to change the world. As a global umbrella organization for youth work...
... we support young people in their daily challenges
... we strengthen their faith in a real-life way
... we train inspiring leaders.
Our vision: A worldwide network of Christian youth movements that brings about positive social change. Be part of our movement! Together we can encourage young people to reach their full potential and change the world for the better.
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#YoungstarsInternational #YouthMinistry #ChristianValues #SocialChange
How do I find a suitable devotional topic for my youth group?
Here are some questions that might help 💡:
1. How old are the participants in my devotion group?
2. What is on their minds at this age? Ask them!
3. Are there stories in the bible that talk about similar concerns?
4. What is happening in my daily life that they can relate to?
5. Last but not least: Go into prayer and ask God to speak through you.
What are your tips and tricks? Share them with us in the comment section down below.
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#devotion #Bible #SpreadTheWord
How do I find a suitable devotional topic for my youth group?
Here are some questions that might help 💡:
1. How old are the participants in my devotion group?
2. What is on their minds at this age? Ask them!
3. Are there stories in the bible that talk about similar concerns?
4. What is happening in my daily life that they can relate to?
5. Last but not least: Go into prayer and ask God to speak through you.
What are your tips and tricks? Share them with us in the comment section down below.
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#devotion #Bible #SpreadTheWord
Did you know that the darkness starts earlier than you think?
People who are still inexperienced with nature often underestimate the amount of daylight remaining.
💡A good rule of thumb is that darkness begins after midday, around 3pm. And if it`s the middle of the afternoon, it`s high time to look for a place to camp. You have to pitch and set up your tent, collect firewood, light a fire and prepare food.
Imagine having to do all this in the dark. It`s no fun, it takes twice as long and you`re more likely to get injured and make mistakes. You should do these vital things long before the sun goes down.
⭐ Now it’s your turn: What is your favorite survival hack? Share it with us in the comment section!
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#SurvivalHacks
Did you know that the darkness starts earlier than you think?
People who are still inexperienced with nature often underestimate the amount of daylight remaining.
💡A good rule of thumb is that darkness begins after midday, around 3pm. And if it`s the middle of the afternoon, it`s high time to look for a place to camp. You have to pitch and set up your tent, collect firewood, light a fire and prepare food.
Imagine having to do all this in the dark. It`s no fun, it takes twice as long and you`re more likely to get injured and make mistakes. You should do these vital things long before the sun goes down.
⭐ Now it’s your turn: What is your favorite survival hack? Share it with us in the comment section!
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#SurvivalHacks