National Youth Congress 2012

“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do,
forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
- Philippians 3:13-14

The Lord is at work at this crisis hour in the hearts of young people. Over 900 delegates from 92 different churches attended this year's Youth Congress. Pastor Sexton opened the Congress with a stirring message on the little maid who was used in Naaman's life to bring glory to God. Teenagers were challenged from God's Word to get past their hurts and allow God to use them where they are.

The theme of this year's Youth Congress was "This One Thing I Do." Scott Pauley asked the delegates in the Thursday morning rally to make a commitment to do "one thing" when they went home: to spend some time every day in God's Word and prayer. Dr. Eddie Lapina and Dr. Kenny Baldwin brought powerful messages on giving God everything. Hundreds of young people dedicated themselves to do God's will, with several surrendering their lives to full time Christian ministry.

Dozens of helpful delegate sessions addressed subjects such as: "Social Media and Me", "Defending Your Faith - Hard Questions/Bible Answers", "Preparing for College", and much more. The time with pastors and youth workers in the School of Youth Ministries was especially good. As always, one of the highlights of the Congress was hearing the 300 voice Youth Congress Choir sing each evening.

You may view pictures of this year's gathering on The Crown College Facebook page and listen to recordings of the meetings on the Faith for the Family YouTube page. Additional resources for young people and youth workers are available at TeensForChristInternational.com. Please make plans now to be with us for next year's Youth Congress, July 8-12, 2013. Please call 1-877-MY-CROWN or visit YouthCongress.us for more information.

To purchase CD or DVD sets from past Youth Congresses please call 1-877-AT-CROWN (1-877-282-7696).

Featured Delegate Sessions

The audio recordings below are a few samples from the many Delegate sessions held during National Youth Congress. You may purchase the entire set on MP3 CD in the Faith for the Family Bookshop »

The Youth Ministry Institute by Clarence Sexton

A New Beginning for Teen Sunday School by Scott Pauley

Social Media & Me by Max Fernandez

Developing a Life-long Friendship with Your Parents by Scott Pauley

Accepting Yourself as God Made You by Tim Tomlinson

Defending Your Faith - Tough Questions the Bible Answers by Gill Giallourakis

Biblical Principles for Teenagers & Their Money by Charles Prescott

Learning the Bible Principles of Friendship by David Whitaker

Building a Testimony for Christ on Your Athletic Team by Dwayne Hickman

Choosing Christ-honoring Music by Greg Gray

Preparing for College by Kyle Shearin

Christ's Heart for the World by Matt Ylitalo