In light of several available places for youth and adults on the Presbytery’s Youth Council, the Nurture Committee is offering an additional opportunity for sessions to nominate persons to serve, and for persons to submit an application. Those who apply or whom sessions nominate should be involved in a congregation within the presbytery, place a high priority on their commitment to Jesus Christ, and be willing to make Youth Council participation a high priority. The commitment includes being present for retreats in November and March, as well as a Leadership Development and Planning Retreat in August and a planning meeting in January. Application forms can be found here.
Youth must be in grade 10, 11 or 12 in the fall of 2018. Adults serve a three-year term, with the opportunity to serve a second term. If a youth or adult from your congregation is already serving on Youth Council, you may nominate another youth or adult, realizing that their selection will be considered in light of efforts to achieve representation by as many churches as possible on the Youth Council. Please note that we are in great need of adults, and we particularly need male adults.
Applications are due no later than Monday, July 16, in the presbytery office. Please note that applications will be considered complete only when all the forms are returned, including the Session nomination form, the application form, the parent/guardian support form (for youth) and youth endorsement letter (for adults). Once approved, all adults must submit a release authorization and information form and undergo a background check.
Contact Susan Sharp Campbell at susan_sharp_campbell@hotmail.com or 304-645-4568 with questions or for more information.