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Youth Conference 2008 is a youth-led initiative to inspire and equip young people on a mission to be soul-winners and proclaim the everlasting gospel to this generation.

History of YC
Youth Conference ’08 is the third training conference following the successful conferences in February 2006 and 2007 in Melbourne, Victoria, led by the Gateway Adventist Centre. This conference carries the theme ‘It’s time!’ which progresses from the previous two conferences with Recruiting God’s Army (06) and Training God’s Army (07). These two themes have been appropriate for the establishment of the Youth Conference in Australia.

The Youth Conference in Australia was first established in Melbourne, in 2006, led by Gateway Adventist Church. The vision of Youth Conference in Australia came from four different churches around Australia: Gateway Adventist Centre (VIC), Waitara SDA church (NSW), Victoria Park SDA church (WA) and Edens Landing SDA church (QLD).

Purpose of YC '08
  • Revive and inspire young people for mission work
  • Provide inspired training for young people in soul-winning work
  • Provide network opportunities for young people from soul-winning churches/ministries

Goals of YC '08
Participants of YC '08 should expect to leave the conference with:
  • A sense of God’s call for their life and a commitment to live daily for Him
  • A deeper understanding of the Word of God and the distinctive message of the Seventh-day Adventist church, and effective approaches for communicating this understanding
  • Practical methods for witnessing in their respective places of work and study
  • Practical plans for youth group outreach
  • Networks and contacts with other dedicated Adventist young people and youth-oriented ministries
  • An on-site experience in an evangelistic outreach to impact the local community
  • Opportunities to become involved in some soul-winning ministry
The Spirit of YC '08
YC '08 seeks to uphold the distinctive messages of the SDA Church:
  • A respect for Scripture – as the foundation and test of all teachings and practices;
  • An appreciation for the Spirit of Prophecy – as an authoritative source of instruction, comfort, and warning;
  • A quest for biblical holiness – through a daily prayer and devotional experience with Jesus and a commitment to following His Word;
  • A vibrant worship experience – one which is characterized by principle, reverence, and decorum;
  • A passion for lost souls – animated by a personal experience in the saving love of Jesus and a desire for His imminent return;
  • A cultivation of godly relationships – preserving purity and encouraging accountability;
  • An exemplary and abundant lifestyle – in recreation, entertainment, dress, and healthful living;
  • An enthusiasm for service – through care for the needy, service to the community, promotion of human rights, and stewardship of the environment;
  • A commitment to the Seventh-day Adventist Church as God’s remnant church – by supporting and upholding its principles, organization, and leadership;
  • An attitude of humility and cordiality – as we seek to clarify, articulate, and defend the biblical teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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