ONCE an active and popular organisation among the English-speaking students during the 1970s and ‘80s period, Malaysia Youth For Christ (MYFC) is now renewing its youth in the English ministry.
In the late 1980s, the evangelism-centred organisation shifted focus to the Chinese-speaking youths.
But, perhaps spurred by the English-language thrust in our public school education, it is now re-establishing ties with English-speaking youths, while maintaining the good work that it has accomplished thus far with the Chinese-speaking youths.
MYFC started in Malaysia 34 years ago with a mission to give every young person the opportunity to make an informed decision to become a follower of Jesus. That includes youths in the rural and smaller communities or kampung.
In its ministry, MYFC recognises that its calling and main focus is evangelism. The organisation has therefore established close partnership with local churches to follow up on the new believers.
To touch base with the young people, MYFC has always maintained a “grassroot” philosophy in that its sowing fields extend beyond the schools and campuses to where youths hang out, such as shopping malls, mamak stalls, bowling alleys and sport arenas.
In fact, the organisation’s favourite phrase comes from Eugene Peterson who said, “God has moved into the neighbourhood”. As Jesus Himself moved among the people in the streets and market places – eating and being with the people who need Him – so MYFC believes its ministry and purpose is “Being There”.
Staff are therefore trained to follow the organisation’s motto, to be “Geared to the Times” (to be in touch with the youths) but to remain “Anchored to the Rock” (who is Christ Jesus).
This year, MYFC is targeting to bring the gospel to 2,500 non-Christian youths through several creative evangelistic events, such as sports and games competition that will include an SMS treasure hunt, sports and games competitions such as Human Monopoly, Counter Strik Games, Earth Ball Challenges and Thunder Ball. The organisation is also planning to bring in some NBA players to run a youth basketball clinic.
To attract the youths, all events planned are geared towards their most current interests.
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