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AIYS is a joint program of APCC and APTS designed to see pentecostal youth workers raised up who can effectively maximize their efforts in reaching
and discipling the more than 300 million high school and college-age youth in the region for Jesus Christ. This 11-day program takes place on the APTS
campus in Baguio City, Philippines.
Participants have stated that their burden and vision for the youth has greatly increased as they absorbed dynamic instruction from a team of Asian and western lecturers. Many sessions have ended with prayer and brokenness as students and staff seek God for His will to be worked in and through them. Also, students are given opportunity to apply what they learn through discussions over meals and through campus prayerwalks sponsored by the institute.
PATRICK TAN (AIYS '04) - Youth Pastor, Sectional Youth Leaders-Philippines
"Hi, there! Just wanna ask for the dates of AIYS 09. I look forward to sending 2 of my youth leaders. I know they will benefit from this just as I did 4 years ago. AIYS '04 was a pivotal event in my life. This was where I received my calling. Thank you for making a significant investment in my life."
GATUT BUDIYONO (AIYS '00/'04) - General Treasurer Indonesia AoG, Former National Youth Director Indonesia
"AIYS has meant much to the youth ministry of Indonesia! God has used it to provide us knowledge, passion, and skills in reaching this generation. Each time we (the national youth committee) have attended, we have returned home more confident and united in purpose in accomplishing the work."
TERESA KO (AIYS '00/'04) - Youth Pastor, Book of Hope-Taiwan
"I came to AIYS 2000 planning to resign from youth ministry. Instead, God used AIYS to restore His call on my life. Three words stand out to me form AIYS - passion, vision, and strategy. The second time I attended I brought someone with me. She and her husband have joined me in youth ministry. I plan to bring more to AIYS 2009!"
VICTOR GONZALES (AIYS '00) - Youth Pastor, Banting, Malaysia
"AIYS affirmed my calling to youth ministry. The teaching of seasoned youth ministers from across the region caused my ministry to be fueled not only
with zeal, but relevant wisdom for real-life application. It opened the door of regional networking far greater than I could have imagined."
There are over 300 million high school and college age youth in the Asia Pacific region. The Asian Institute of Youth Studies is designed to see
Pentecostal youth workers raised up who can effectively maximize their efforts in reaching these youth for Jesus Christ.
Not only is this generation making a profound impact on society today, they are the resource pool of tomorrow’s leaders. Evidence of their significance
can be seen in their exploitation by the media and marketers.
As the church is active in targeting this strategic people group, we have the God-given opportunity to dramatically affect the destiny of nations. In touching
the life of a student, you touch the future. Those who though the future, change the world!
In response to the unique needs of both high school and college youth, The Asian Institute of Youth Studies offers a Y-track:
A. Institute of Youth Ministry (IYM)
Track # 1 targets the needs of youth ministry on the national, district, and local levels.
B. Institute of Campus Ministry (ICM)
Track # 2 will address the needs of those specializing in ministry to young adults on the college and university campuses.
Specifically designed to train and equip, not just inform. AIYS seeks to provide a balanced emphasis on both the philosophy and practices of
reaching today’s youth culture.
These subjects are taken by those in both the ICM and IYM tracts:
• Philosophical Basis for Pentecostal Youth/ College Ministry
• Campus Prayerwalking: Forerunner to the Miraculous
• Understanding Contemporary Youth Culture
• Use of Creative Arts, Electronic Media and MORE!
• Youth Group or Youth Ministry?
• Creative Youth Services
• Camps and Retreats
• Training Adult Volunteers
• And MORE!
• Strategies for Campus Evangelism
• Planting and Growing a Campus Ministry
• How to Study/Teach the Bible
• Reproducing Student Leaders
• And MORE!
Ministry to Third Culture Kids (TCKs) - This is a special 5-day concentration for those ministering to youth in International churches. The TCK studies may be taken in conjunction with the IYM Course (19 - 29 May) or be attended separately (25 - 29). Cost if only attending the TCK concentration: $175
• STEVE ANDRES - Youth Pastor, Worship Leader, USA - <www.nxtonline.org>
• BRAD & REBEKAH BICHSEL - Youth Worship, USA - <www.rockhardworshipharder.com>
• GILBERT & VIRGINIA CONTRERAS - University Ministry - Argentina -<www.gilbertandvirginia.com>
• MARK & JANIE DURENE - University Ministry/ Church Planting, Thailand - <www.durene.exodusdesign.com>
• NOBUNARI FUNATSU - Pastor/Youth Evangelist/ Campus Ministry, Japan - <www.youth.kanazawa-church.net>
• DENNIS HARRIS - University Ministry, Thailand <www.pray4thailand.org>
• RUSS & CARI HURST - Campus Ministry/Youth Evangelists, Oceania
• JAMIE & TASHA KEMP - Youth Ministry, Indonesia <www.jamieandtasha.com>
• JOYCE KITANO - University Ministry, Japan <www.chialphajapan.net>
• TERESA KO - Youth Pastor/Book of Hope, Taiwan <bookofhopetaiwan.blogspot.com>
• JULIE KHOO - Youth Pastor/National Youth Leadership, Malaysia - <www.GTPJ.com>
• BRIAN LOPEZ - Youth/Campus Pastor, Philippines
• CHRIS LONG - Pastor/Youth Evangelist, Malaysia <Facebook.com>
• STEVE LUNN - Youth Pastor (TCKs), Indonesia, <www.iesjakarta.org> <Facebook: steve@iesjakarta.org>
• ERIC PORTER - Junior High Pastor, USA <www.realifeonline.com>
• MARVIN ROBERTS - Youth Pastor, Philippines <www.wordofhope.ph/ministry.htm>
• TY & CINA SILVA - Youth/University MInistry/ Book of Hope-Asia Pacific/AIYS dean, Asia Pacific <www.4youthinasia.com> <bookofhope.net>
• ALVIN TUD - Pastor/National Youth Leadership Team, Philippines - <philnymn.blogspot.com> <www.bethelitesfamily.multiply.com>
• CLEMENT WONG - Pastor/District Superintendent/ Youth Alive Malaysia Director, Malaysia <www.youthalivemsia.org>
APTS is located in the picturesque northern city of Baguio, about 5,000 feet above sea level. (Be sure to bring a sweater/jacket for evenings and an umbrella). It has fully-equipped classrooms for instruction and comfortable dormitory housing. Its library is completely computerized with approximately
40,000 volumes and more than 180 periodicals.
This includes:
• Accommodations (4-6 per room with toilet)
• Food (3 meals daily except Friday noon-group fasting). Students are responsible for their own Sunday noon meal
• Textbooks and printed materials (The fee does not cover transportation cost to the APTS campus. Academic credit charges are an additional
$82 plus any new student fees. To help keep cost to a minimum, AIYS staff and overseas instructors are donating their services free of charge.)
***For Philippine-based delegates - payment can be made in pesos (Php 11,250).
It is expected that applicants meet the following qualifications:
1. A current leadership role in ministry
2. A good grasp of English
3. A desire to work in youth and/or college ministries
4. For graduate credit, a degree of B.A. or equivalent is required
Applications are accepted on a “first come, first to enter” basis. Preference will be given to those serving in Assemblies of God ministries.
Early application is advised, as there is limited space available.
Academic credit: As an option, 3-units of graduate credit can be obtained from Asia Pacific
Theological Seminary (APTS) upon completion of academic requirements. (Contact the AIYS Coordinator for further information)
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