KELSEY, WELLINGTON"I ended up learning so much about Fijian culture and how Christianity works in Fijian culture. It got me excited about all the seeds God has planted in people's lives. God is working in the hearts of all people, watering seeds that different things or people plant until the person gets to a point where the gospel becomes real to them. So cool!!"
YOUTH REACHOUT
Youth Reachout is a mission experience designed for youth aged 16 and older. This program emphasizes two key elements: hands-on ministry and individual spiritual development.
The course spans three weeks, during which participants receive training to effectively engage in evangelism. This training covers building relationships, initiating conversations, and implementing outreach programs. Subsequently, participants apply these skills in diverse communities and settings across the islands. Alongside these practical experiences, there is a dedicated focus on personal spiritual growth and discipleship. This includes engaging in seminars about christian living, participating in small group discussions, receiving mentoring from leaders, and worshiping together.
Through Youth Reachout, we have witnessed transformative moments where lives are changed, and young individuals establish a solid foundation for their Christian journey!
2027 NOMINATIONS OPEN SOON
Our Goal
To Develop Gospel advancing young people through a cross-cultural mission experience
Our Objectives
Each team member grows in their faith through the mission experience.
Young people embrace Christian disciplines and plan to implement these into their daily walk.
Young people are equipped to be culture-setting leaders of Gospel advancement in their own youth community and local church.
Development of leaders as disciple makers, mentors, teachers and evangelists.
STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
HEIDI, WAIKATO“I really really enjoyed Youth Reachout it was such a cool experience and I loved getting to know people, the Fijians and their culture, connecting with children in the schools and programmes. I loved all the seminars that were so encouraging and really made me think about my relationship with God.”
Youth Reachout 2026
Age: 16+
Dates: Friday 26 June - Friday 17 July 2026
Cost: $3900 per student
Practical hands on ministry
During the first week the team trains together learning various parts of our Gospel programmes. Writing their personal stories of salvation, learning how to lead people to Christ and preparing the programmes we use to run outreaches. The next two weeks we get stuck into hands-on, practical ministry. This is where we connect with local Fijians, partnering with churches and ministries to reach the unsaved people in their communities. Our outreaches involve things like:
· Running a camp for local Fijian youth
· After school children’s programmes for local villages
· Partnering with churches/ministries through service and events
· Street Witnessing
· Community visitation and events
Personal spiritual growth
Every student on the trip has a leader to mentor, support and help them throughout the trip. The group participates in worshipping together and learning through seminars about Christian living principles and spiritual growth. Learning from God’s Word and putting it into practice straight away through hands-on ministry is one of the most life-changing and exciting things about Youth Reachout!
Teamwork and Community
The Youth Reachout team brings people together from all over NZ and provides an opportunity to meet and make new friends. We partner closely with the Word of Life Fiji team, ensuring that our service also helps meet their goals of reaching the youth of Fiji with the hope of the gospel. We value teamwork and community which is why we make an effort to do things together: training, worship, travelling, mealtimes, (dishes) and fun! It is always a joy to see life-long friendships made as team members become part of the Youth Reachout family.
Matthew 28:19 “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
We believe this trip has the potential to spark in hearts a greater love for God’s word and His mission. Please take some time to consider joining us in 2026.
Other Important Information
Youth Reachout will be happening again in 2027! Final dates and costs will be confirmed soon but we can say that it will be June/July next year and that we expect it to be filled with exciting discipleship and ministry opportunities as we partner with friends serving in the Islands. Watch this space for more info or follow the "early interest" tab below.
Register Your Interest
Nominations for our next Youth Reachout will open late 2026.
If you are church leader and interested in sending some of your young people in 2027 please use the button below and we'll be in touch once registrations are open.
QUESTIONS?
Do you have a question about Youth Reachout? We would love to answer!
Enquire below:
Support
If you are keen to support Youth Reachout financially, either a specific team member or the trip itself, please click on the button below.
office@wol.org.nz
07 846 2101
North Island Office
28 Dinsdale Road
Hamilton 3204
South Island Office
7 Gosset Street
Christchurch 8041
Postal Address
PO BOX 15-242
Hamilton 3244
SUPPORT US
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