Background

Since its inaugural event in New York City (2009), the 4/14 Window Movement has enjoyed the blessing of God.  Churches in every region and many countries have embraced the vision to reach, rescue, root and release the next generation.  Champions for the children in every nation are emerging as churches and Christian organizations organize their own 4/14 Window events and promote the 4/14 message regionally.  Many of the initial goals of the movement, originally thought to take 10 years to accomplish, have already been completed.

With the hand of God so clearly manifest, the Global Steering Committee, through a process of prayer and discernment, will now focus the 4/14 Window Movement's attention and energy on integrating youth into the main stream of the movement and uniting the generations in efforts to reach the 4/14ers. From this new strategic direction, the concept of "the Nurturer" was born.  A nurturer is one who invests in and cultivates the children and youth around him or her.  This call to nurture faith in Christ is not limited to church leadership or adults within the church. It is also the mandate of Christ to every youth, 11 years old and up.  Christ's call to "make disciples" and invest in those around us surely extends to the youth in our midst as well.

Children ages 4-10 naturally look to their older brothers and sisters (ages 11-18) as role models.  These 11-18 years olds naturally receive inspiration and instruction from the 19-24 year olds who touch their social sphere.  These 19-24 year olds are often given leadership by Gen Y, (25-35 year olds, currently emerging as leaders within the global church).  The 4/14 Window Movement, which began primarily among Boomers and Gen X, has in recent years seen many Gen Y embrace and integrate with this movement of God.  It is now time to inspire and activate the generations below Gen Y to the vision of the 4/14 Window Movement, generations who because of their proximity to 4/14ers, have tremendous natural influence on the 4/14 Generation.

Purpose and Goals

The 4/14 Window Asia Pacific Youth Congress carries the theme "the Nurturer: I AM My Brother and Sister's Keeper." Its purpose is to inspire and activate youth to the mission of the 4/14 Movement.  Launching in Bali, Indonesia, April 20-24, the congress will call a new generation of leaders to nurture 4/14ers.  Our prayer is that this event will ignite a disciple-making revolution that will take root and spread through the youth to every church in every region of the world!

The 4/14 Window Asia Pacific Youth Congress is designed to provide a space for the body of Christ to prepare, equip and launch their youth leaders into this holistic discipleship movement.  Youth leaders will gather together with senior executive leaders to learn, be mentored, discuss challenges and opportunities and pray for this generation.  We expect God to move powerfully among us as we seek His face and discover the strategic initiatives that will impact these young generations.  Youth leaders will be trained and equipped with tools to go back to their ministries and begin nurturing their peers and young church members.  Momentum and commitments from this congress will be followed up with nationally, through local churches in each country in the Asia Pacific region.

Event Details

Date    : 20-24 April 2015
Place   : Bali, Indonesia
Participants
800 people, made up of 600 youth leaders, 100 youth mentors and 100 senior mentors; with these criteria:
Youth Leaders
Age group           :16-35 years
Christian walk    : Love the Lord, engagement in ministry to younger generation then his/age group.
Reference           : Recommended by a mentor/pastors/group leader/national facilitator in his/her country
Others                 : Send description of his/her engagement in ministry

Youth Mentors
Age group           : 35 years above
Christian walk    : Mature, proven mentoring track record
Reference           : Recommended  by his/her national/regional facilitator
Other                  : In leadership position or have good influence in his organization/denomination/area (district/province)

Congress Activities:

• Inspiring and Transformational Sessions (Speakers)
• "Under the Tree" Conversations (small group mentoring with senior leaders)
• Prayers as the engine of the initiative and is primary feature of the event
• Primary focus: Holistic disciple making journey (process) of the 4/14ers to transform communities
• Equipping: Workshop on leadership, leadership development and how to (step by step) launch this initiative in their churches and youth groups.

This Congress is not intended to be "just another event."  It is the start of a movement - a holistic global discipleship movement from among the youth and 4/14ers. More than "missions activism," this congress is a spiritual warfare initiative, covered in prayer and carried out by the hard work and dedication of committed volunteers.  The goal of this Congress is to see the Glory of God in this generation.  The Congress welcomes those who feel called to support this event through financial sponsorship.  For inquiries regarding sponsorship please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.