92 Youth Attend Teen Leadership in Training Retreat

Story by Cinthia Portanova, Youth Ministries Administrative Assistant

The New Jersey Conference (NJC) hosted its inaugural Teen Leadership in Training (TLT) Retreat at the Tranquility Camp in Andover, N.J., late last year. Ninety-two youth between the ages of 13–19 gathered for a weekend focused on leadership, growth and service. According to Tashika Witter Francis, TLT state coordinator, the retreat successfully fulfilled its purpose of uniting teen leaders in an environment designed to empower and equip them for meaningful service.Em

Themed “Empowered to Serve,” the retreat featured inspiring messages from speakers Julia Reis, Victoria Thompson and Gabriella Alabi—all of whom are TLTs from the NJC.

Participants engaged in dynamic worship experiences around a bonfire, attended empowerment seminars, enjoyed a formal gala and attended an Etiquette 101 tea breakfast. Throughout the weekend, state and zone coordinators provided guidance and support, making the retreat both impactful and memorable, say leaders.