youth corps ministry gets technical The field of youth ministry was constantly changing and one of the biggest changes that affected it was the technology-based culture. The incorporation of technology in youth ministry ranged from cell phones to pagers to projectors to slide shows. "Some of the biggest impacts are cell phones because they make communication easier. Projection equipment makes delivery of ideas easier and more effective," Dr. Daniel Stockstill, associate professor of Bible and Youth Corps sponsor, said. "Beginning in 1990, Youth Corps has been helping students learn how to use modern ideas and techniques to preach the gospel message." One of the focuses of Youth Corps was to prepare students to meet the needs of a changing culture. "It has prepared me and blessed me with the tools to be the spiritual leader I need to be," senior Josh Bontrager said. Youth Corps, a group dedicated to helping anyone interested in youth ministry, gathered and utilized the tools necessary to be an effective minister in a modern-day setting. "Youth Corps is a professional association for those interested in working with teenagers in a church setting to learn practical techniques of the church's responsibility to adolescents," Scott Adair, assistant professor of Bible and Youth Corps sponsor, said . However, even with the changes in cuitq.re and technology, the message remained the same: spreading the Gospel to youth. "Youth Corps constantly renovates ... and it is intentionally student-led so every new student brings new ideas," Stockstill said. Stockstill stressed to all Youth Corps members that youth ministry was a challenging, but rewarding field. "The basic lesson Youth Corps tried to incorporate was that youth ministry was not easy and took a lot of time and effort," Stockstill said. "No matter what happens to society or what technological advances came along, the message was Christ. We are always Christ's hands, feet and voices. We seek to encourage one another." - Justin Brol1son 184 II organizations Seniors Robert Meyer, Michael Campbell and Curtis Seright listen during an Alpha Chi Malachi lecture Oct-=- 6. The organization offered support and spiritual growth opportunites for students majoring in Bible, missions and religious education. (Photo by Melissa Wilson)
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