Youth Leadership Training Program 2012

The Youth Leadership Training Program was held to establish and equip emerging leaders from among REACH's collegiate and young professionals to be the next generation of leaders in the ministry. The theme was Radical to the Core as the rallying cry for young leaders to be radically committed to the core of their being to follow Christ — the core and heartbeat of discipleship and disciple making (Phil. 1:21). It was held in Silang, Cavite south of Manila on May 6-19. Afterward, the trainees led the high school summer camp.

YLTP trainees, staff and several speakers.

The training was held at a compound that houses a technical school for out-of-school youth and missionaries of Action International. 

Out of 24 major topics, Tina spoke on Burden Bearing and the Vella Method of Planning, while I spoke on Performance Orientation, Handling Emotions and two sessions on Bible study methods.

Topics dealt with personal issues, ministry perspective and ministry skills. 

Trainees work on assignments in small groups to help reinforce what they learned from the topics.

Jonathan records observations on the first half of Isaiah 43 during the topic on studying a chapter or passage from the Bible.

Kevin and Rocelyn hold up a synthetic chart of Jonah made by their group during the topic of studying a book of the Bible.

Trainees wrote the main lessons they learned during the YLTP on pieces of a paper puzzle.

"Boy-Girl Relationship" was a popular topic that the trainees continued on their own.

Trainees planted a few fruit trees in the compound where the training took place after the topic on Stewardship of the Environment. We hope it will provide delicious fruit for those who live at the compound for years to come.

Team building was held during a hike to an island inside the Taal Volcano in Tagaytay.

Most of the trainees are involved in their local ministry areas of REACH. Left to right: Rocelyn, Bhong, Genesis and T.J.

Tina, Alma and Espie during a formal dinner after a topic on Social Graces led by Espie.

Team leaders and the YLTP staff after an RnR and evaluation of the training.

Trainees and alumni (on hand for a reunion) of previous training programs commit to be involved in Kingdom building and disciple making activities of REACH. 

Topics included:

• Bitter Roots
• Forgiveness
• How We See God
• Performance Orientation
• Burden Bearing
• Heart of Stone and Inner Vows
• Shame
• Handling Emotions
• Evangelism
• Stewardship of the Environment
• Social Relevance
• Financial Transparency and Accountability with Ministry Money
• Qualities of Biblical Leaders
• Doctrine
• Balancing Family and Work with Ministry Calling
• Social Graces
• Mentoring
• The Vella Method of Planning
• Personal Bible Study Methods
• How to Facilitate a Discussion Group
• How to Deliver a Message
• Handling Conflicts in Ministry
• Blessings and Rewards of Following Christ
• Final Challenge: Radical to the Core