SACC Youth Feedback

Short term: < 6 months

• Early child Development
• Mentorship, Leadership Developments & Training

Medium term: < 12 Months

• Safe Space
• In & Outreach program

1. Long Term: More than 1 Year (available resources)

• Safe spaces
• Accommodation
• Events and Trading

2. Finances

• Bursaries
• Funding

3. People

• Potential
• Resourced
• Leadership capacitation

God is with us

How can we foster intergenerational understanding and collaboration?

What strategies do we need have for building a welcoming and supportive church community?

God Sees Us: Challenges

• Youths are relocating to cities, leading to reduced attendance at their family churches.
• Challenges in integrating new members into existing family networks.
• Limited access to transportation for youths to attend church services.
• More enticing opportunities for youths outside of the church.
• The presence of a judgmental mindset and a lack of a safe and inclusive space within the congregation.

God Hears Us: wishlist

• Promote inclusivity and active involvement of new members in church activities.

• Establish a relocation platform database to connect youth members with sister churches, regardless of their location.
• Create an innovation hub and leadership center for youth development.
• Extend invitations to new youth members within the communities we serve.
• Introduce friendship services or evening services to better engage with youth.
• Cultivate a sense of fashion and relevance around theology.
• Equip youth leaders, appoint dedicated youth pastors, and identify potential youth pastoral leaders.
• Designate a youth contact person in each congregation.
• Advocate for youth inclusion and support across various leadership structures.
• Incorporate youth activities into the Cape Church Council's annual plan.
• Recognize, empower, and instill a sense of belonging among the youth.
• Provide youth with transport options to attend church activities.