JBUYD Committees Brochure

STUDENTS’ AFFAIRS The main objective of the Students’ Affairs Committee is to promote fellowship among Baptist students at the tertiary level. This is done through the Baptist Fraternities on the campuses and in collaboration with churches in close proximity to these tertiary institutions.

Some of the activities through which the aims and objectives are realized include: Regional students’ services; Socials; Interactive sessions; and Prayer sessions

You can contact any of the National Committees through the

JAMAICA BAPTIST UNION YOUTH DEPARTMENT

JBU Office at 2b Washington Blvd.

Kingston 20 Jamaica, West Indies Phone: (876) 969-2223/ 969-6268 Fax: (876) 924-6296 E-mail: jbuyouth@gmail.com

NATIONAL COMMITTEES

Website: http://youth.jbu.org.jm

UNIFORM GROUPS The Uniform Group Committee is comprised of a Vice Chairman and representatives of Baptist uniform groups and other appointed person(s).

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JBUYD Theme 2011-2013 The committee led by the Vice Chairman plans and implements programmes which engender Christian values and pass on to members: Really?  Life skills;  Leadership skills; and  Personal development skills

Blessed & Branded: Ambassadors of Peace Student Service, Mona Baptist 2010

OBJECTIVES The Jamaica Baptist Union Youth Department (JBUYD) thorough its function seeks to: Inspire witness among young people; Challenge young people to an ongoing personal relationship with God as the basis for meaningful involvement in the l ife of the church; Foster better relationships and fellowship among Baptist youth and others; Support and strengthen the activities dedicated to the development of youth; Facilitate a forum for young people to express their views and discuss youth related issues; Educate young people on the history and beliefs of the JBU; and Provide a training ground for future church leaders.

PREAMBLE One of the medium through which the JBUYD operates is the National Youth Committees. There are four National Committees in the JBUYD, these are: Youth Fellowships; Students Affairs; Uniform Groups; and Young Adult Fellowships.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIPS

Fellowship and Worship, Rally 2011

The Youth Fellowship Committee (YFC) comprises of a Vice Chairman and Parish Youth Association presidents. Together the members of the YFC led by the Vice Chairman seek to: Ensure that the objectives of the JBUYD are achieved and effected at the parish, zone and national levels; Establish and support youth fellowships and other youth related ministries at all levels; and Facilitate youth involvement in various fellowship, worship and training opportunities provided at various levels.

Young Adult Fellowships The Young Adult Committee of the JBUYD is comprised of the Vice Chairman, representatives from young adult groups and any other appointed person(s).

The members of the committee work together to among other things: Plan and implement programmes and activities, ensuring that the objectives of the JBUYD are achieved; Foster spiritual growth and fellowship among young adults within the Jamaica Baptist Union; and Support and assist in the establishment of young adult fellowships.

Young Adults in Deep Discussion