yuvapedia, the concept

why in the world a research....

It all began with a desire to understand youth ministry. Living in a country with a huge (staggering is the right word) population (54% of our population to be precise), particularly of those from ages 0 to 25, quoted by our very own former Prime Minister, AB Vajpayee in Outlook, you really do not know where to begin. I mean even after having done youth work for the last 20 years, yes 20 long years, it leaves you flummoxed.

I have always talked my dreams to people, young - old, interested - disinterested, eyes closed - mouth wide open, you name it and they have all heard me talk to no end my dreams and aspirations for the youth of our country. Yes, that's how it started, it caught the attention of someone who believed in my vision (that's how it all begins), someone has to believe in what you are dreaming about.

Bingo! concepts were drawn, notes made, people consulted, magazines browsed, funds raised, permissions sought and after several cups of coffee was consumed - the research initiative and engaging youth across the country got merged with the idea. 'Yuvapedia' was born.

A dream that will bring together youth and youth workers to talk, share and celebrate what the Lord has done in their and what he desires to do in the future. The Word of God reminds us that, 'He will not do anything in our midst without first revealing it to his children.' I beleive that research is a part of that revelation that God will do for us to accomplish greater things in the days to come.

Chris Tomlin sang, 'Greater things are yet to come and greater things are still to be done in the city." If we go by the song, research is one way to find out what God has done and what he intends to do in the days to come.

If you wanna become a part of this research initiative there are many exciting things to accomplish as we work together in the days to come. Lets stay in touch. Together we can.

Jake