The Pell City, Ala., Church hosted the inaugural Adventist Christian Fellowship (ACF) leadership pickleball meetup on Sunday, November 17, 2024. This event marked a pivotal step in fostering a movement to support young adults, particularly college students, in their spiritual journeys. The intergenerational intentionality to foster relationships spanning all ages is a critical factor in these meetups. Having all generations represented in this historic leadership gathering was a blessing.
The “Gulf States Conference ACF Leadership Meetup” brought together pastors, church leaders, and young adult ministries coordinators to envision a future where ACF chapters flourish across the Conference. Samuel Cardoso, pastor and ACF coordinator, shared his enthusiasm, “It was amazing to envision the future of ACF in our Conference. The opportunity to connect, dream, and build friendships was truly inspiring.”
Leaders from across the region include pastors Tiana Rabearison, Mississippi; Agnes Lucas, Alabama; Michel Rodrigues, Conference youth director; Marcelo Mansur, Conference young adult ministries and ACF director; Daniel Claudet, Conference communication director; and Jacob Gohn and Logan Mass, young adult leaders, as well as the Pell City’s hosting team of Billy Pickett, elder; Tammy Pickett; and Boyd Hill.
The meetup focused on vision casting, prayer, and fellowship modeled after Jesus’ approach to discipleship. Discussions centered on how ACF ministers to young adults, how churches can get involved, and the biblical call for young people to gather, in Psalm 119:9: “How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to thy word.”
Those interested should note March 16, 2025, coinciding with Global Youth Day, for the next Meetup. Young adults and church leaders are encouraged to attend and continue building this vibrant movement. For more information visit, yam@gscsda.org.
Gulf States | January 2025
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