Youth Fellowship
We Work, We Witness, We Worship
About
About the MYF
In 1944 and 1945, the Synod of the then Gold Coast District of the Methodist Church directed that the Church's youth work be re-examined. A committee was appointed to recommend a ministry that would meet the needs of educated young people through Christian fellowship, discussions on faith, leadership development, and active service within the Church.
The committee recommended the gradual establishment of Youth Fellowships in Methodist churches, beginning with selected branches led by young people themselves under the guidance of the Church. The first Methodist Youth Fellowship branch was established in Cape Coast in 1946 following the adoption of these recommendations by the Synod.
As the purpose of the Fellowship became widely understood, branches spread across the Connexion. Today, MYF operates at the Connexional, Diocesan, Circuit, and Branch levels, providing young Methodists with opportunities for worship, fellowship, leadership, evangelism, and practical Christian service.
“...that they all may be one.”
— John 17:21
Objectives
What we aim to achieve
Help young people come to a personal faith in Jesus Christ through Bible study, discussion, and prayer.
Provide fellowship within The Methodist Church Ghana that meets the needs of young people.
Deepen members' understanding of the Christian faith and its application to personal, social, and economic life.
Help members appreciate the unity of the Church in its diversity and promote a sense of belonging to the worldwide Christian community.
Encourage members to render practical service for and on behalf of The Methodist Church Ghana.
Activities
What we do
Weekly fellowship meetings, Bible studies, and worship
Officers' monthly prayer meetings
Annual Week of Prayer and Fasting
Connexional Executive Council (CONEC) meetings
Connexional Biennial Delegates Conference
Connexional Biennial Prayer Conference ("Journey to the Mountain")
Evangelism and church planting initiatives
Capacity Building Webinar Series
Health, educational, and skills development support for members
Community outreach to hospitals, prisons, and orphanages
