Targeting Future Leaders
of the 21st Century Christian Reformed Church

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Target 21 is named so because its goal is to target the leaders of the 21st century church.  As a denomination we have many talented youth.  Some may have gifts in teaching, working with children, leading a musical group, mercy ministry or in one of the many other areas of the church community.  Target 21 serves the local church in encouraging these leaders, educating and training them, inspiring them to have a vision for our churches and seek to be faithful leaders.

This program is designed to give a wide range of training and experience to the young person that has interest and aptitude for leadership.  It is a denominationally provided help to the local church in pinpointing and training young leaders.  Target 21 pools the resources of four well-established denominational ministries; SWIM, Reformed Theological College, Resource Centre and Youth Connection.

Target 21 is an intensive, two week program that involves an inspirational week in with rich teaching in Leadership and Bible stuff. This includes visits to an inner ministries as well. One week is then spent in mission undertaking a cross-cultural mission experience. Two more days are spent debreifing and planning your developmental track. All Target 21 participants have a self-selected mentor in their own church.

This program is a huge encounter with in-your-face teaching and experience. You will not leave unchanged and you will never be the same. We hope you will live a life of active service to God as a consequence.

The program is for those aged 16-19 years old.

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Aims

Glorify God in all its programs, ambitions and aims.

Encourage potential leaders to be intentional about their development as leaders.

Impart a vision for the Kingdom and the local church.

Equip young people with attitudes and dreams for leadership.

Develop a confidence and desire for ongoing training.

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Projected Outcomes

Young people working towards leadership, personally and spiritually

Increased ministry candidates.

Positive attitudes towards leadership positions.

Focussed leadership in the future church.

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Exciting Development Program

Target 21 has been operating for the past 4 years Nationally out of Geelong and in the Solomon Islands.

This program is now being established across the country on a state basis, thus enabling a greater number of young people to be a part of the program and a cheaper alternative.  Some states are beginning their Target 21 in 2006 and others in 2007