1305. National Youth Ministry Organization Convocation--There shall be a National Youth Ministry Organization Convocation.
1. Objectives and responsibilities of the National Youth Ministry Organization Convocation--a) The objectives of the National Youth Ministry Organization Convocation shall be:
(1) To provide leadership training for youth.
(2) To provide for spiritual growth of the participants.
(3) To promote evangelistic outreach by and for youth.
(4) To support and facilitate renewal in the life of the Church.
(5) To strengthen the connectional ties of youth ministry in The United Methodist Church.
(6) To promote awareness of the Social Principles (70-76) and The Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church.
b) The responsibilities of the National Youth Ministry Organization Convocation shall be: providing opportunities for worship and the renewal of Christian commitment; offering workshops for youth and adult workers with youth in areas of vital concern to youth; training for designated conference youth leaders; and providing the context and setting for the National Youth Ministry Organization Legislative Assembly.
2. Participants--Participation in the National Youth Ministry Organization Convocation shall be open to:
a) United Methodist youth as defined in 264.2;
b) adult workers in youth ministry;
c) youth members of general agencies; and
d) National Youth Ministry Organization Steering Committee members.
Each participant of the National Youth Ministry Organization Convocation with the exception of the National Youth Ministry Organization Legislative Assembly voting members, shall be an observer to the National Youth Ministry Organization Legislative Assembly without voice or vote.
3. Meetings--The National Youth Ministry Organization Convocation shall be held biennially, preferably during the summer months, at a location designated by the National Youth Ministry Organization Steering Committee. The National Youth Ministry Organization Convocation site shall rotate among the jurisdictions in the following order: Southeastern, North Central, South Central, Northeastern, and Western. Every third National Youth Ministry Organization Convocation shall be held at an historically ethnic institution, insofar as possible.
4. Expenses--The expenses of participants, other than those participants listed in 1306.3 shall be arranged by the individual.
It is strongly recommended that annual conference councils on youth ministry secure scholarships for National Youth Ministry Organization Convocation participants, giving special attention to economic factors, inclusiveness, and expressed interest in National Youth Ministry Organization and attending the convocation.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 1305
1996 United Methodist General Conference