Disciples Youth

General Youth Council

The General Youth Council helps to plan, implement, and evaluate the total general youth ministry program for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Membership - The General Youth Council will be composed of twelve to fifteen persons (ten to twelve youth and two adults plus staff) elected to represent regions and constituencies. General staff persons in youth ministry will serve as advisers to the General Youth Council. Youth members will be eligible to serve their sophomore, junior, or senior years in high school. Elected members will serve for two years.

Selection Process - Any active youth or adult member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the U.S. and Canada can make application to serve on the General Youth Council. Applications may be obtained from the General or Regional or Constituency offices. Selection to the General Youth Council will be determined by the current electoral process of the General Youth Council. Elections are confirmed by the Board of Directors of the Division of Homeland Ministries. The General Youth Council will be representative of youth in the whole church through a balance in gender, racial/ethnic background, and geography.

Meetings - The General Youth Council will meet at least one time each year to conduct business.