One hundred years ago, humble beginnings accurately describe the “entire day” of Anderson Camp Meeting devoted to youth ministry which would grow to become today’s grand-scale gathering known as the International Youth Convention of the Church of God. Across the generations and across the miles, thousands upon thousands of lives have since been forever changed as the Holy Spirit harnessed these pivotal events to see his providential plans come to pass. Souls won to Christ, students accepting the call to ministry, youth (and other) pastors renewed in purpose and power, worldwide ministries funded in whole or in part, and churches changed upon hearing the testimony of returning teenagers—these victories offer only a glimpse of the incredible history recounted at the convention’s centennial celebration. As this year’s Orlando event unfolded, history was yet again in the making as multitudes confirmed their calling in Christ in the midst of jaw-dropping moments of high-decibel worship, contrasted by stunning silence and solace, between generously anointed teaching and preaching, and through selfless acts of service. - Carl Stagner

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