Last year, the first TeenSTEP ever consisted of a group of eighteen young people. This year, Jay and Lauren hope to add more teens interested in exploring opportunities in Jewish evangelism. The teens and their leaders learn about Jewish evangelism in New York City and then return to their own communities better equipped to share the Gospel with their Jewish neighbors. Led by Bruce and Suzi Elman, this camp is especially designed for children 8 to 15 years old. In addition to the usual array of summer activities such as swimming, sports and crafts, this Messianic children's program is a wonderful opportunity for children being raised in Messianic homes to form friendships with others their age.
Summer camp can be a source of memories to be treasured forever.
Relationships formed in summer camp sometimes blossom into lifetime friendships, and Chosen People Ministries knows the importance of nurturing faith at a young age. This four-week program runs from June 10 to July 8 and is composed of two parts. The first two weeks are held in Chicago at Moody Bible Institute and provide intensive training in Jewish evangelism. Jason Sobel, who will be coordinating the program for the second year, is greatly encouraged by last year's response. My hope is that there will be even more this year and that the people who serve with us will gain a better understanding of Jewish culture and an increased burden to reach the Jewish people with the Gospel.