Shaping the next generation of leaders
Written by Aimé Gotte
CRY and KCC firmly believe in the importance of raising the next generation of leaders who will shape society not only within the UK but also beyond.
In 2024, CRY, in collaboration with KCC, launched a gap year programme for young adults with the aim of introducing them to ministries serving young people and children. Esther and Elizabeth have been pioneers, embracing this new opportunity. They are serving CRY in various capacities, including involvement in charity shops, creative campaigns, and office-related duties. Additionally, they dedicate one day a week to engaging courses on social justice, mission, and theology. Furthermore, they serve on KCC’s youth and/or kids teams, making this year a valuable chance to explore what it means to serve young people and Children in the UK and abroad.
As part of their gap year, both interns have spent up to two months abroad serving CRY partners. Beth served in Liberia, where she devoted a month to helping children with additional needs. She assisted in their therapy sessions, organised craft activities, and led Bible studies. Beth’s contributions have been a tremendous blessing to our partners, and the experience has undoubtedly changed her life.
In 2024, CRY, in collaboration with KCC, launched a gap year programme for young adults with the aim of introducing them to ministries serving young people and children. Esther and Elizabeth have been pioneers, embracing this new opportunity. They are serving CRY in various capacities, including involvement in charity shops, creative campaigns, and office-related duties. Additionally, they dedicate one day a week to engaging courses on social justice, mission, and theology. Furthermore, they serve on KCC’s youth and/or kids teams, making this year a valuable chance to explore what it means to serve young people and Children in the UK and abroad.
As part of their gap year, both interns have spent up to two months abroad serving CRY partners. Beth served in Liberia, where she devoted a month to helping children with additional needs. She assisted in their therapy sessions, organised craft activities, and led Bible studies. Beth’s contributions have been a tremendous blessing to our partners, and the experience has undoubtedly changed her life.
Meanwhile, Esther served in South America. She first travelled to Bolivia, where she became fully embedded in the life of our partners—a home for girls who have sadly been victims of sexual violence. Esther was welcomed as part of the family, and the girls now lovingly call her their sister. She participated in numerous activities, including using her talent and passion for dance to facilitate dance-related activities. These sessions helped the girls manage their emotions and find healing. Esther then travelled to Peru, where she served our partners and their beneficiaries in various Quechua communities in the Andes and also spent time with 24/7 Peru, one of our amazing new collaborators.
To date, this year has been transformative for our interns. And we believe that more is to come as they press forward in serving God through this gap year until August.
CRY and KCC feel compelled to build on this momentum. If anyone in our church knows young adults (aged 18-25) who might be interested in taking part, please email: ukoffice@cry.org.uk.
CRY and KCC feel compelled to build on this momentum. If anyone in our church knows young adults (aged 18-25) who might be interested in taking part, please email: ukoffice@cry.org.uk.