It is said that for many the call to missions first occurs as a teenager. WEC therefore sees it as vital to provide relevant and experiential ways for highschoolers to grapple with missions and the world, and to engage with God in this plan that is so close to his heart.
WEC Australia's youth worker, Matt, explains what opportunities are available for teens.
There are options for individuals, schools, youth or other groups. Find out how your teens can step into mission with WEC today.
"Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching." 1 Tim 4: 12-13
Have you ever wondered what the Great Commission is all about?
Ever heard about missionaries living in other countries sharing about
Jesus and wondered what they actually do, and what life is like for
them?
Ever been challenged to pray for the people round the world to hear about
Jesus, but just don't really know where to start?
First Step Teen Weekend Camps
Spend a weekend immersing yourself in fun, silly, but challenging and
interesting activities as we explore what it is like to go to another
culture and share with people about Jesus.
WEC First Step Teen camps are immersive weekend experiences where everything is aimed at helping introduce you to the concept of cross-cultural mission. We eat weird and wonderful food from around the world, and throw ourselves into activities and games that will challenge you and the way you see the world. We will also explore the needs of people are around the world, and we will spend time engaging in prayer for the nations.
Are you making big decisions about the subjects you'll study in the next few years?
Or wondering if you should learn a trade?
Or even if you should do something completely different after school?
You've heard that God wants you to share about Jesus with your friends. You know that your church supports missionaries in some far flung country somewhere. But have your ever put those two things together?
WEC's Next Step Teens weekend camps give you time and space to seek God and ask Him not only about these big decisions, but also to hear about His world and about the needs and opportunities there are out there.
Next Step Teen Weekend Camps
It's not just all big questions and deep discussions! WEC's Next Step Teen
weekend camps are a great chance to meet new people, have lots of fun,
kick back and chill out, whilst learning more about God's heart and His
desire for people across the world to know, love and worship Jesus.
You
will spend time digging into God's word, praying for the nations, and
challenging each other to consider how you can impact the Kingdom of
God. You will also have the opportunity to try the amazing delights of
food from around the world, do crazy cultural challenges and games, and
have a lot of fun hanging out with friends old and new.
God is on the move, He is doing some amazing things all across the world, and at a WEC First or Next Step Teens weekend camp God will be doing something to shape your heart too. If you are interested in missions, and want to find out more, then these camps are a great option for you
Are you a Youth Worker, Youth Group Leader or School Chaplain? Do you
want to challenge your youth group or students about missions? Or are
you a church member who has responsibility for organising a
weekend away for your church and are not sure what to do with the
teenagers?
A WEC First or Next Step Teen weekend is a great way to engage your teenagers in an interesting way, and start to challenge them to think about the way they view the world, what they are living for and what role they can play in God's mission. You host the weekend and we'll bring the programme!
First Step Teen and Next Step Teens are part of WEC Australia's Stepping into Mission program. A Mobilisation initiative to help people discover their place in God’s mission plan.