It is the Youth Ministry of Global Discipleship Ministries(GDM)
History
The ministry for the youth was given to Elijah Sebuchu by God during a session of prayer and fasting in the year 2001. Elijah and Ruth had $10 on their account and the Lord told them to withdraw this money and convene a convention of the youth and equip them with Biblical principles to rise them up as strong Christian leaders that would change Uganda and Africa at large.
The first Youth Ablaze convention was convened at Kayunga International Christian Centre from 20th to 23rd of August 2001. With a total attendance of 65 youths, Elijah and Ruth led all the teaching sessions with Daniel 1:8 as the key scripture and theme of the convention. The rest is history.
Present Leadership
Pastor David Ssekaboga is the main leader of Youth Ablaze Ministry. He serves with a committee of responsible young men and women to ensure that this ministry is vibrant and keeps on the vision.
Executive Committee of Youth Ablaze
- Pastor David Ssekaboga
- Pastor Yusufu Kazibwe
- Vic Paul Sebuchu
- Mary Muigai
- Anitah Tumwine.
- Allen Hope Kaweesa
- Martin Kalulu
The challenges of the Youths in Uganda-Africa
Today’s youth face an increasing number of obstacles in achieving their potential. Just as there are more opportunities and options from one generation to the next, there are also more obstacles.
In Africa, and Uganda in particular, our youths are faced with Challenges and obstacles such as:
- The inclination on following into the un godly cultures and traditions of their grand parents(such as polygamous marriages, human sacrifice, devil worship etc)
- HIV/AIDS
- Abject poverty.
- Unemployment.
- Illiteracy/Lack of Education.
- The youths in Uganda and Africa at large face big challenges that come with technological advances such as internet scam,fraud,pornography,etc
The church has a responsibility
At KICC and GDM at large we make it a point that the children and the youth are well looked after. For they ensure continuity of every society. The one area that will yield a great return upon our spiritual investment is the area of youth ministry. The Power that the young people have and the impact they can make cannot be under estimated. It was a young Samuel who brought a word from God to the priest. It was a young David who slew the giant Philistine. It was a young Daniel who refused to compromise his faith. It was a young Esther who saved her people from genocide and young Mary who birthed Emmanuel. Young people are responsible for the greatest act of faith their generations had witnessed. Youths are a valuable resource 1 Kings 20:13-14. And the same can be true for the young people in our generation.
Therefore, it is of paramount importance to us that youth cultivate skills for success and survival.
Despite the fast-paced, techno-age that we live in, we believe that it is still “the basics” or fundamentals that are at the heart of success. It is fundamental academic skills that are at the heart of academic success. It is fundamental life skills and convictions that develop young people into men and women of excellence in conduct and character.
We desire to see all youths live fulfilled lives and achieve their full potential
Youth Ablaze Conventions
Since 2001, Elijah and Ruth Sebuchu have hosted thousands and thousands of youths of different faiths, different countries and different continents of the world.
In 2005, Dittmar Knollenborg was our guest speaker from Germany.
In 2008, Pastor Sterling Brown came with a team from Resolution Church from Atlanta, GA, USA. He was the guest speaker and God used him to speak life to over 1300 delegates.
The Youth convention 2009 was itself a testimony of the Lord’s faithfulness. We indeed thank God for Charllie & Kathy Paparelli, High Tech Ministries and Mrs Sally Walker for the great ministry they did with us. God used them to provide foods, water, and some accommodation to over 1700 Youth delegates from the different countries of Africa.
This Annual Inter- denominational gathering is filled with worship, the undeniable presence of God, workshops. The word of God is ministered by National and International speakers.
Participants always involve in community work, brotherly fellowships etc.
Through the Youth Ablaze Ministry ,we are committed to seeing the youths not just survive adolescence, but to thrive in it. Our goal is to develop youths into responsible world leaders to impact not only their generation but even those to follow! -We believe the outcome of Youth Ablaze Ministry will be stronger students, stronger youth ministries, stronger families, stronger communities and Empowered generations, for the Glory of God!
Many of these Youth who attend Youth Ablaze conventions are turning out to be successful Christian leaders in different communities of different countries. We have many who are now pastors, politicians, businessmen and women, civil servants in different government institutions. We have Doctors, Missionaries, Teachers, etc
We look forward to having thousands of youths participate in the Youth Ablaze Conventions every year. In the years to come, we welcome you to come and witness the Lord’s goodness in this ministry.
We need corporate sponsorships for our Youth Ablaze Conventions to enable the delegates have decent accommodation, assistance towards their transportation, and to be provided with delicious foods, coffee, drinks and conference materials like notes.
Special Announcement:
Our 9th YOUTH ABLAZE International Convention 2010 is scheduled as follows;
- Dates: 23rd to 30th August 2010
- Venue: Kampala International Christian Centre (KICC)
- Location: 7 miles from Kampala City Centre, at Kyanja, Nakawa Division. Gayaza Road
- Registration Forms are available with effect from April 2010 and registration is a must for all participants.
- For all delegates from North America, South America, Europe, Australia, you are supposed to book this date as a short term missionary that special preparations may be made for you. Please contact us for more details
