Youth
Disciples youth ministry programs for middle and high schoolers include an annual Regional Youth Assembly as well as support of congregational, regional and national youth events. Programs are planned and implemented by the Youth Activities Council (YAC).
Youth Activities Council
Youth Activities Council 2025-2026
The Youth Activities Council (YAC) is a leadership council composed of adults and youth that fosters faith and leadership.
Statement of Purpose
To create programs of ministry for and by youth for the region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia.
To plan and execute an annual Regional Youth Assembly for CYF (high school) and Chi-Rho (middle school).
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).
Kathleen Williams, Brookhaven CC, Atlanta
Cooper, Chestnut Ridge CC, Marietta
Alyse, Damascus Road CC, Griffin
Zykeria, Damascus Road CC, Griffin
Edward, Guyton CC
Jewell, Guyton CC
Zane, Guyton CC
Eleanor FCC Lawrenceville
Sophia, FCC Lawrenceville
Jacob, New Hope CC, Lawrenceville
Norah, Peachtree CC, Atlanta
Clara, Sandy Springs CC
Hannah, Sandy Springs CC
Harrison, Sandy Springs CC
James, Sandy Springs CC
Mary Kate, Sandy Springs CC
Nate, Sandy Springs CC
Adult Co-Directors (staff):
Maggie McSwain, FCC Decatur
Jacob Tate, FCC Decatur
Adult Leaders:
Tony Chimera, Sandy Springs CC
J.T. Clements, FCC Lawrenceville
Rafael Evatt-Machado, FCC Lawrenceville
Ella Higgins, Peachtree CC
Emily Jurado, Sandy Springs CC
Nancy Summerour, Guyton CC