Youth Council Plants Seeds of Homes, Healing and Hope
It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants…– Mark 4:30-32
Just like the mustard seed, small acts of faith and leadership can grow into something far greater. Through the Embrace Youth Leadership Council (EYLC), students help plant seeds that bring homes, healing and hope to children and families across our communities.
The Embrace Youth Leadership Council is an opportunity for your church to partner directly with our ministry while engaging all generations in meaningful service. In response to God’s Word, we embrace and nurture vulnerable children and families by providing homes, healing and hope.
A student is selected by church leadership or the pastor to serve as a Youth Representative. This student partners with Embrace to share about the ministry and represent Embrace Alabama Kids and Embrace Florida Kids within the church and community.
EYLC Responsibilities
Attend quarterly Zoom meetings
Engage in discussion and exchange of ideas with fellow representatives
Speak in his or her local church and with groups to share about the Embrace ministry (scripts and tools provided)
Partner with a mentor in his or her local church who is familiar with the Embrace ministry
Commit to one year on the council with the possibility of serving two consecutive years
How It Benefits the Student
Unique and meaningful service opportunity
Development of leadership skills
Growth in public speaking (pulpit, youth groups, Sunday school, VBS, school and civic clubs)
“Kids Serving Kids” impact
Strong résumé builder
Potential service hours for school or honor societies
Builds confidence as students realize they can make a difference
How It Benefits the Church
Encourages intergenerational connection through student and adult mentor partnerships
Engages students more deeply in church life
Develops future leaders within the church
How It Benefits Embrace
Engages the next generation in ministry (“Kids Serving Kids”)
Strengthens awareness of Embrace within local churches
Equips youth to understand and support the mission
Student Application
Apply to represent your church by serving on the Embrace Alabama Kids and Embrace Florida Kids Youth Leadership Council.
