People have needs right here. This new approach is reaching into youth communities who don't have access to overseas or distant mission projects and whose only contact with mission and volunteer work is through their church. It's like being a missionary, but to my own community. And since I only have contact with my church youth group, it gives me an opportunity to meet more Adventist young people who are volunteering as well. Another advantage to the home-based mission approach, according to Heley, is the fact that you can see the results of your mission work on a daily basis.
Young people are all excited, ready to serve the church and be part of the church.
In the past, we have been paying a lot of lip service saying to young people 'this is your church,' and finally we are giving them the opportunity to make this church a part of their lives. Training is vital. Youth can be trained for action, they can use evangelism and develop talents given to them by God. The last mission of the church will be completed by the young people. Let's empower the 21st century young people with mission.