Youth interest in full-time church professions is sometimes sparked by a youth gathering experience . . . Adult leaders are equipped and encouraged in their ministry with youth . . . Local youth ministry networks are established and nurtured as youth and adults from common regions get to know each other . . . Congregations become involved in youth ministry through their support of youth participation in gatherings . . . Service projects leave the touch of Christ's love on the gathering city and model ways for youth to get involved in service projects back home . . .
Youth return home strenthened in their faith and equipped to face daily life challenges.