Evangelism
YWAM kids get involved with praying for the Olympic Outreach at the stadium site
Each year thousands of children and young people attend Christian clubs, summer camps, Christian festivals and church events, through which they learn to love Jesus and are part of Christian communities. As the youth and children's coordinator for ‘Forever’ - YWAM’s official Olympic outreach team for London 2012 - Helena Kittle is passionate about finding ways of mobilising these children and young people into the mission of sharing God's love to those around them, and to those a bit further afield.
“The United Kingdom has a rich missionary heritage and this generation of children can build upon that heritage. The Olympics is a unique opportunity to do that!” says Helena.
During the London 2012 Olympics, there will be hundreds of community events happening across the country, in addition to the thousands of visitors from all over the world who will be hosted. In England, 85% of adult Christians gave their life to Jesus before the age of 18, and of that number, 70% say that the biggest influence on that choice was their peers.
“Youth and children can be agents of transformation!” declares Helena.
“The United Kingdom has a rich missionary heritage and this generation of children can build upon that heritage. The Olympics is a unique opportunity to do that!” says Helena.
During the London 2012 Olympics, there will be hundreds of community events happening across the country, in addition to the thousands of visitors from all over the world who will be hosted. In England, 85% of adult Christians gave their life to Jesus before the age of 18, and of that number, 70% say that the biggest influence on that choice was their peers.
“Youth and children can be agents of transformation!” declares Helena.
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Evangelism
People who encounter Jesus want to tell others about Him
| Christ’s love inspires us to use many creative means to make His gospel understood to any audience – large or small. We use tools such as music, sports and performing arts to connect with people of all ages and develop friendships which can lead to conversations of eternal value. | When working in other cultures and among people of other faiths, Christ’s message of peace is our starting point. We believe everyone has the right to hear this message and our hope is to see fellowships of believers, worshipping and following Jesus in every nation, tribe and tongue. |
