What is the Youth Commission?
The ADOSC Youth Commission is a team of high school leaders empowered and commissioned to serve at diocesan events. This team exists to cultivate maturity in discipleship and wisdom in leadership for high school students.
Along with leading and serving, we teach skills including how to study Scripture, how to form healthy teams, and how to lead worship using the 2019 Book of Common Prayer. Students must also serve in their parish alongside their participation in Youth Commission.
In addition to the Canon for Student Ministry Hunter Myers, Melissa Bennett serves as the Youth Commission Lead. We commit to making Youth Commission a safe and formative space for young people.
Why should I join the Youth Commission?
- Love – This team is primarily about people, not accomplishing tasks. Above all, we will dwell in God’s love revealed in Jesus Christ and grow in our love for one another and our neighbors.
- Learn – To step into your calling and vocation, you need to learn some skills and habits. We learn about discipleship & servant leadership, leading worship, and forming healthy ministry teams.
- Lead – You have something to bring to God’s Kingdom. Every Youth Commissioner stewards ‘keys’ of responsibility. We are empowered to steward our responsibilities together.
- Launch – The Youth Commission is designed to launch you back to your parish excited, equipped, and empowered to serve your parish family.
How do I join the Youth Commission?
- Apply –– fill out this form to begin the application process by June 1st, 2025
- Discern with the Youth Commission Lead, your youth minister, and your rector
- Submit the remaining application and reference forms
- Wait for your application to be approved or denied
What will I do on the Youth Commission?
- Train – attend a training weekend in the Fall and the Winter Weekend in January
- Practice – the L3 Rhythm (Love God & one another. Learn together. Lead with shared purpose and personal ‘keys’ of responsibility)
- Serve – at the Mondo Middle School Retreat in October and the ADOSC Diocesan Convention in March
- Receive – 50% scholarships for serving at the Mondo Middle School and attending the Regenerate High School Retreat
- Celebrate & Commission – Give thanks to God throughout your service and welcome the next cohort at the end of the Spring Semester
APPLY HERE!
What’s it like to serve on the Youth Commission? Hear from our last cohort of Youth Commissioners!
“Youth Commission represents an exceptional opportunity for high schoolers to serve in the Anglican community. The team is able to experience first-hand the joy of what it means to be a servant in the Church.” –Andrew O’Dell Jr.
“If you love God, have a passion for serving others, and want to have a ton of fun: you should join the Youth Commission. It will give you
an opportunity to be a leader as a young person in the diocese, and it will help you to grow your faith in Christ!” –Brian Wamsley
Youth commission offers the ability to serve in group leadership with teens all around South Carolina who love the Lord, want to laugh, show kindness and compassion, and lead others in their walk with Christ. If this is something you would love to be a part of, APPLY APPLY APPLY! It was the best decision I made in high school. While I’m too old for Youth Commission now, I can call on anyone who served with me and know that they have my back! –Adelaide Shirley