Gulf States Conference young adults who are passionate about Campus Ministries, recently participated in the Southern Union Adventist Christian Fellowship Institute (ACFI) 2024, held at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The event brought together students, advisors, and pastors from across the Southern Union for a weekend filled with spiritual growth, fellowship, and learning.
The atmosphere on campus was vibrant, with attendees sharing in a time of worship led by Gregory and Kim Taylor, Southern Union youth and young adult director and youth coordinator. The keynote speaker, Taurus Montgomery, delivered powerful, biblically relevant messages encouraging students and leaders to engage in mission through their God-given purpose. The program also featured a variety of seminars and breakout sessions that catered to the diverse needs and interests of young adults committed to living out their faith on college campuses.
The Southern Union team of young adult and ACF directors worked tirelessly to ensure that the event was a success, creating an environment where attendees could connect, share, and grow in their faith.
Reflecting on the impact of the event, Marcelo Mansur, pastor and young adult director for Gulf States, said, “ACFI 2024 has been a powerful experience for our young adults, pastors, and leaders, equipping them with the tools and inspiration needed to be Christ’s ambassadors on their campuses. The growth and passion I’ve witnessed here are truly remarkable.”
Aliyah McIntyre from the Panama City Church shared, “What I really take away from this event is the guest speaker, his words of encouragement, and his words of empowerment. He used the story of the three Hebrew boys and their unwavering faith to encourage us as young people that, if you put God first, everything will fall into place. I empower each and every single young adult, especially those in college, to come out next year to our next ACF retreat.”
As the event concluded, the participants left Knoxville not only with new friendships and memories, but also with a renewed commitment to their faith and a desire to make a difference in their respective communities.
Gulf States | December 2024
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