Youth & Discipleship
Welcome to the Youth and Discipleship Department of the Church of God in Indiana. Inside this page, you will find useful information for youth and children's ministry. Please view the Upcoming Events and information below to find resources enabling you to download posters/promos, registration info, calendars, schedules, forms, media, and much more. The Youth Department of Indiana exists for the purpose of serving you! If you need anything pertaining to youth ministries, please do not hesitate to contact the Youth and Discipleship Department of the Church of God in Indiana.
Upcoming Events & Information
YWEA 2025
Discover YWEA
Oceania is comprised of fourteen countries and is located throughout the Central and South Pacific Oceans. This geographical area is a vast and diverse region surrounded by the world's largest body of water. While this vast region of the world is known for its beauty, natural resources, and the large body of water that divides it, there are substantial needs in the areas of Australia, Fiji, and New Zealand.
YWEA is committed to making an eternal investment in the lives of students throughout Australia, Fiji, and New Zealand. In Australia, we will plant a thriving Church in the heart of Sydney that will serve as a church-planting hub in the region. In Fiji, we will meet the most basic needs of Children, as well as supporting a Church of God Bible College that is raising up pastors and leaders to reach Fiji. Finally, in New Zealand, we will establish a Church of God Crisis Care and Ministry Training Center to equip a healthy generation of leaders. Also, we will be launching New Zealand Winterfest.
Through YWEA 2024. Church of God Youth and Discipleship, in partnership with Church of God World Missions, has developed a plan to provide this region with eternal Living Water that will have a multi-generational impact to reach the Last, the Least, and the Lost.
Oceania is comprised of fourteen countries and is located throughout the Central and South Pacific Oceans. This geographical area is a vast and diverse region surrounded by the world's largest body of water. While this vast region of the world is known for its beauty, natural resources, and the large body of water that divides it, there are substantial needs in the areas of Australia, Fiji, and New Zealand.
YWEA is committed to making an eternal investment in the lives of students throughout Australia, Fiji, and New Zealand. In Australia, we will plant a thriving Church in the heart of Sydney that will serve as a church-planting hub in the region. In Fiji, we will meet the most basic needs of Children, as well as supporting a Church of God Bible College that is raising up pastors and leaders to reach Fiji. Finally, in New Zealand, we will establish a Church of God Crisis Care and Ministry Training Center to equip a healthy generation of leaders. Also, we will be launching New Zealand Winterfest.
Through YWEA 2024. Church of God Youth and Discipleship, in partnership with Church of God World Missions, has developed a plan to provide this region with eternal Living Water that will have a multi-generational impact to reach the Last, the Least, and the Lost.
2025
We are excited to announce our upcoming dates for 2025! Mark your calendars, you're not going to want to miss these events. We can't wait to see you there! We believe the Lord is going to do great things!
focus Conference
February 20th-22nd 2025
Westmore Church of God Cleveland, TN
Focus Children's Leader Conference is one of the best conference's the Church of God offers.
Westmore Church of God Cleveland, TN
Focus Children's Leader Conference is one of the best conference's the Church of God offers.
Smky Mountain Winterfest
March 7th-9th 2025
Leconte Center Pigeon Forge, TN
Crossroads Winterfest 2025
Crossroads Winterfest 2025 is for all teenagers and youth groups, no matter what state you are from. This is a power-packed, anointed weekend. DJ Psalms is going to have you jumping around, Lifelife worship team is going to lead us in worship, and each of the four services will have incredible speakers such as Josh Martian, JJ Cox (preaching painter), Josh Carter, and Amy McGlamery. On Saturday morning, there will be a special youth leader training session. Each year, Crossroads gets better and better. More information is to come, such as hotels.
Midwest Kidfest
April 25th-26th
Princeton Pike Church of God
Liberty Township, Ohio
Junior & Teen Talent 2025
Indiana Children and Teens are talented. This is the greatest opportunity for your students to showcase their talents and God-given abilities at Junior and Teen Talent and in your local Church.
family Night @ victory field
May 30th 2025
Fireworks to follow game
Indiana Junior & Teen CAmp
June 30th-July 4th
Indian Creek Baptist Camp Mauckport, Indiana
Youth camp is your spiritual mountain-top experience. This is one event you don't want to miss. Lives and destinies are changed in God's presence. The Indiana collective worship team will lead incredible worship, anointed preaching, and the altars filled with the Holy Spirit's presence. Indian Creek Baptist Camp is a very well-maintained campground with five lakes and a water park. This is two camps at one location. Juniors and Teens only come together at opening and closing assembly and meal time. At meal time they eat in two seperate areas but in the same dining hall. Don't let your kid or teen miss out on what God is doing this summer at "Freedom Camp."
Int. Teen Talent
July 28th-August 1st
Cleveland, TN at Lee University
This is where the best of the best come to compete. Teenagers from around the world will be descending on Lee campus to compete and give God glory in their talents. If you place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place at a state competition, you will be invited to compete internationally. Lee gives out scholarships to lucky winners every year of competition.
Men & Boys campout
September 12th-13th
Shelburn Church of God - Shelburn, Indiana
This is a great time outside around the fire for men and boys to come together in God's presence.
Friday night will be dinner and a time of worship and word around the fire. Saturday morning, we will wake up to devotions and a great breakfast. There will be a fishing contest for most caught and biggest catch. Come out for some fun.
Friday night will be dinner and a time of worship and word around the fire. Saturday morning, we will wake up to devotions and a great breakfast. There will be a fishing contest for most caught and biggest catch. Come out for some fun.
Eagles Leadership Weekend
November 14th-15th
Location: TBA
We are calling all students from the ages of 12-19 to come join us for a weekend of empowerment and anointing. We are asking all lead pastors to send in recommendations of students who have received a call from God. This will be a two-day and one-night retreat. Our heart is to train up the called into servant leadership ministry, so they may go back and step into their calling.
Indiana Youth & Discipleship is currently seeking individuals who are passionate about working with youth and children. If you feel called to serve in this area, we encourage you to apply by filling out the application below. We are thrilled to see how God will use you to impact the lives of young people in Indiana.
Bishop Chris Ondrovich
Indiana Youth & Discipleship Director
Indiana Youth & Discipleship Director
Bishop Chris Ondrovich has a passion for seeing the Jeremiah Generation saved, set free, on fire for God, and walking in their destiny.
Christa Ondrovich
Girl's Ministries Coordinator
Girl's Ministries Coordinator
Girl's Ministries
Indiana Girl's Ministries is an outreach of the Department of Youth and Discipleship to assist the local church in mentoring girls on their journey as Christ followers. Girl's Ministries endeavors to provide club-based curricula (and more) that employ relevant, life-applicable lessons according to God's Word. The result is hundreds of young lives flourishing into spiritually pure, strong, and dedicated women.
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
Indiana Church of God Executive Offices
Youth & Discipleship Department
P.0. Box 38
Greenwood, Indiana 46142
Office: 317-881-8602 Ext: 206
Email: youthdirector@indianacog.com
Indiana Church of God Executive Offices
Youth & Discipleship Department
P.0. Box 38
Greenwood, Indiana 46142
Office: 317-881-8602 Ext: 206
Email: youthdirector@indianacog.com