YAC Membership
The Youth Activities Council (YAC) is composed of youth commissioned to guide, nurture, and plan Regional youth ministries, including the annual Regional Youth Assembly held in February of each year. High school youth are selected to represent their congregations and Region on the council. These youth work with adult volunteers and Regional Youth Directors to foster and support ministries that develop the full potential of youth as disciples of Jesus as they participate in the congregational, district, regional, and general expressions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ.) Guidelines for YAC membership include the following:
People of faith and integrity, with gifts and potential for leadership.
Active members of their congregations and regular participants in worship and youth activities.
In 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade at the time of selection.
Regular participants in Regional Youth Assemblies.
Able to participate in planning meetings* and retreats during the upcoming year, as well as the Regional Youth Assembly.
February 2026: Meet and greet Sunday morning at the 2026 Regional Youth Assembly
Spring 2026: Day meeting, location TBD
Summer 2026: 2 nights at Camp Christian Conference Center
Fall 2026: Overnight meeting, location TBD
January/February 2027: Thursday evening and Friday leading up to Regional Youth Assembly
There may be other opportunities you may choose to participate in, such as small task group meetings, district rallies, visiting other congregations, etc.
YAC members serve on the council for one year. YAC members may apply to serve multiple years in a row, if approved by the student’s congregation, or a new representative may be elected each year.
Potential YAC members must complete an electronic application form and submit by February 2026 using the link below. A recommendation form also must be completed and submitted by your minister using the link below. Questions? Reach out to yac@gadisciples.org.
If your congregation does not yet have a YAC representative, or if you would like to suggest an adult to help facilitate the ministry of YAC, please reach out to YAC leadership (yac@gadisciples.org) because we would love to help you get involved!
*YAC members will be given a calendar in the early spring of 2026 with all of the specific meeting dates. If changes are made, YAC will be given a minimum of two (2) months’ notice of date change.