Youth Department
The Youth Department is responsible for ensuring that young people receive sound spiritual guidance and are well prepared for adulthood. The department is committed to nurturing young people in their Christian faith while equipping them with the knowledge, values, and life skills needed to become responsible and productive members of society.
The department also supports young people in addressing the challenges they face, including unemployment, drug and substance abuse, inadequate sexual and reproductive health education, and the responsible use of technology and social media.
In addition, the Youth Department coordinates the activities of the Tanzania Students' Christian Fellowship (UKWATA) within Ngara District, promoting spiritual growth, leadership development, and fellowship among students.
Key Areas of Youth Ministry
Spiritual Guidance
Providing young people with sound spiritual guidance and nurturing them in their Christian faith as they prepare for adulthood.
Knowledge and Life Skills
Equipping young people with knowledge, values and practical life skills needed to become responsible and productive members of society.
Leadership Development
Supporting young people to develop leadership abilities and the values necessary for responsible participation in the Church and society.
Responsible Citizenship
Encouraging young people to become responsible, productive and constructive members of their communities.
Technology and Social Media
Supporting young people in learning to use technology and social media responsibly and positively.
Student Fellowship
Coordinating UKWATA activities within Ngara District to promote fellowship and spiritual growth among students.
Supporting Young People Through Today's Challenges
The Youth Department recognises the challenges affecting young people and supports them in developing positive and responsible approaches to these issues.
- Unemployment
- Drug and substance abuse
- Sexual and reproductive health education
- Responsible use of technology
- Responsible use of social media
- Preparation for adulthood
Tanzania Students' Christian Fellowship (UKWATA)
The Youth Department coordinates the activities of the Tanzania Students' Christian Fellowship (UKWATA) within Ngara District. Through UKWATA, the department promotes spiritual growth, leadership development and fellowship among students.
Spiritual Growth
Leadership Development
Fellowship
Through spiritual guidance, life skills, leadership development and fellowship, the Youth Department seeks to help young people grow in faith and become responsible and productive members of society.