young adults
The Young Adult Ministry has seen a lot of
spiritual maturation through the course of this
past year. It has been exciting to see those in our
ministry grow in Christ and the understanding of the
importance of being in community.
One area of growth has been in relationships
between those in the three Young Adult groups of
College Ministry, Merge and Foundations. Through
many joint events such as all Young Adult Worship
Nights, Book Club, and our Softball Team many
great friendships have formed as everyone looks to
grow in Christ as part of the church body and not just
in their smaller community.
Another area where we saw tremendous spiritual
growth was in the areas of evangelism and missions.
In December, a group of 18 young adults went to the
Urbana Missions Conference in St. Louis. Everyone
in the group came away with a deep passion and
urgency for sharing the gospel. It was revealed to
several in the group that God is calling them to be
full-time missionaries. One incredible way God was
at work was when He communicated to one of the
members on the trip that He was calling him to be a
missionary in China. At the same time, God revealed
to his girlfriend back in Grand Rapids that she was
called to be a missionary in China. God spoke to
them both individually without either one knowing
that God was calling them both to serve in China,
together. They are now engaged and beginning their
preparations by attending Moody in the Fall of 2014.
It was amazing to see God orchestrate this calling in
their lives.
12 | Calvary Church Annual Report
Young Adult Staff:
Mason Sherrill, Katelyn McNeil,
Sue Schroeder, Natalie Uecker
2012-2013
by the
numbers
Many in our community have expressed a love
for missions this past year. God is raising people up
to serve in unique ways locally (on short-term trips to
such places as Detroit) and throughout the world!
103 people attended
Merge last year
18 Young Adults
attended Urbana
Missions Conference
As a ministry, we are currently in a time
of transition as many are moving to different
communities within Young Adults and Calvary. Due
to graduations and marriages, many people in the
College Ministry are moving to either the Merge or
Foundations communities. They are taking what they
have learned about the importance of community in
the College Ministry and moving on to bless these
other communities.
The current Foundations community has grown
together over the past two years and is now ready to
transition into Calvary Community as a self-led Adult
Sunday Class. It was wonderful seeing God develop
leaders and class coordinators as this community
matured in their faith together. This fall, Young Adult
Ministries will begin a new Foundations community
for the engaged or newly married couples at Calvary
who are not currently connected.
God has been so faithful throughout the year
and we are excited to see how He continues to lead,
guide, and mature the college students and young
adults here at Calvary. We are also excited to see
how he raises up the volunteers we need, including
College Ministry small group leaders, mentors and
those who bless this age group with lunches on
Sunday. It is humbling and exciting to witness the
growth of the next generation of leaders at Calvary
Church!
13 Young Adults served
on the Detroit Mission
Trip
154 Young Adults
attended the Worship
Nights
+
56 Young Adults from
the Foundations group
transitioned into Calvary
Community
49 Young Adults have
served within the
community