What is the Youth Commission?

The Youth Commission is a yearly cohort of high schoolers from around the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina. Youth Commissioners are trained for maturity in discipleship and wisdom in leadership, then offered pathways and coaching where they can serve in their parish and beyond.

The purpose of the Youth Commission is to empower students to bring their passions and gifts to the Church and to their neighbors for the sake of the Gospel.

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 spiritual habits. We learn about discipleship & servant leadership, leading worship, and serving on healthy ministry teams.

Lead –– You have something to bring to God’s Kingdom. Every Youth Commissioner stewards ‘keys’ of responsibility and steps into a pathway of servant leadership. 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 August 1st, 2026

Interview –– Talk with Hunter or Melissa on the phone.

Reference –– Get a clergy person at your parish to fill out a recommendation form.

Wait –– After the interview and completed reference, your application will be approved or denied.

Commit –– For those accepted into the cohort, everyone reviews and adopts the Youth Commission Team Covenant.

What will I do on the Youth Commission?

Train –– Attend a training Sunday (10a–4p) in August 2026 and in January 2027.

Practice –– The L3 Rhythm (Love God & one another. Learn together. Lead in your ministry pathway.)

Serve –– Every student selects a primary and a secondary ministry pathway. These pathways are areas where you can serve in your passions and grow in your gifts.

What are the ministry pathways?

Ministry pathways are offered to help align a young person’s God-given passions with their Spirit-empowered gifts. In addition to pathways, each Youth Commissioner will be paired with a coach to support and encourage them in their ministry pathway.

1. Diocesan –– Experience Anglican youth ministry through serving at the Mondo Middle School Retreat in the Fall and/or Diocesan Convention in the Spring.
2. Worship –– Grow as a worship leader, whether through leading music, reading Scripture, teaching/preaching, or serving as an acolyte.
3. Family Ministry –– Form the next generation of kids and teenagers for life in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
4. Evangelism & Discipleship –– Share the Gospel and help people follow Jesus as disciples.
5. Prayer Ministry–– Lift up others to our Father in prayers of intercession, healing, confession, and praise.
6. Missions –– Join the Holy Spirit where he is spreading the Gospel, especially to new people and in new places.

Key Dates:

August 1st, 2026 – Applications Due

August 16th, 2026 – Fall Training Day (The Cathedral Church of St. Luke & St. Paul, Charleston, SC)

Diocesan Pathway: October 16–18, 2026 – Mondo Middle School Retreat at Camp Bob Cooper

November 7–9, 2025 – Regenerate High School Retreat (All Youth Commissioners receive a 25% registration discount!)

January 10th, 2026 – Spring Training Day (Prince George Winyah Parish Church, Georgetown, SC)

Diocesan Pathway: March 12–13, 2026 – Diocesan Convention (All Saints, Florence)

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