Zach Hunter
LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. — Zach Hunter studied slavery in his seventh grade class like many other 12-year-olds. Appalled by the stories he heard, he told his mother that he would have done something about slavery if he had been living back then. Zach was shocked when his mother told him that slavery still existed even today. He knew that he was called to do something about it.
Now at age 16, Zach Hunter is like any other teenager who goes to school and hangs out with his friends, but he is also an abolitionist working to end slavery around the world.
Hunter is one of three keynote speakers challenging youth and young adults to actively seek justice at the 2008 Youth in Missions Week, an annual event of the Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ) of The United Methodist Church held at Lake Junaluska, N.C., July 6-10.
Creator of “Loose Change to Loosen Chains,” a student-run campaign to raise money to end slavery, Hunter spoke to half a million people last year. His book “Be the Change” has been inspiring students everywhere to make a difference in the world.
Youth in Missions Week was originally created in conjunction with the SEJ Volunteers in Mission Week in the early 1990s for middle and high school youth. This year, the event design team has added a college-aged component to the week. Students attending the week have opportunities—through seminars, worship, mission experiences and small groups—to discern and respond to their callings to serve God.
“Youth In Missions isn't just a summer camp; it’s a community of missionaries, believers and revolutionaries all working towards one thing, which is showing God's love here on earth,” said Laura Kigweba, a sophomore at University of Tennessee Chattanooga who chairs the event design team.
Youth in Missions Week encourages young people to discover where their faith and justice meet. The theme for this year’s event is “Change for Change: A Steady Remedy.” Students will be challenged to find ways to be the change in their own communities, at their schools and around the world.
Laren Poole, one of the filmmakers and founders of Invisible Children, will also speak at the event.
Poole and two other young filmmakers traveled to Africa in the spring of 2003 and exposed the disturbing story of northern Uganda’s night commuters and child soldiers through their documentary “Invisible Children: Rough Cut.” The film, which was originally shown to friends and family, jump-started a movement, which has inspired millions of young people to respond to the children of Uganda.
Charles Lee, a professor, pastor and co-founder of Just4One Ministry based in southern California, will speak to students about the need for being in mission and outreach locally. The event features a concert by the band RunKidRun and worship leaders Eddie Willis and the Narrow Path.
To book a group or register individuals for Youth in Missions Week, July 6-10, contact reservations@lakejunaluska.com or call 1-828-456-4040.
For more information, contact Kris Konsowitz, adult co-chair for Youth in Missions Week, at kkonsowitz@colliervilleumc.org.
Now at age 16, Zach Hunter is like any other teenager who goes to school and hangs out with his friends, but he is also an abolitionist working to end slavery around the world.
Hunter is one of three keynote speakers challenging youth and young adults to actively seek justice at the 2008 Youth in Missions Week, an annual event of the Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ) of The United Methodist Church held at Lake Junaluska, N.C., July 6-10.
Creator of “Loose Change to Loosen Chains,” a student-run campaign to raise money to end slavery, Hunter spoke to half a million people last year. His book “Be the Change” has been inspiring students everywhere to make a difference in the world.
Youth in Missions Week was originally created in conjunction with the SEJ Volunteers in Mission Week in the early 1990s for middle and high school youth. This year, the event design team has added a college-aged component to the week. Students attending the week have opportunities—through seminars, worship, mission experiences and small groups—to discern and respond to their callings to serve God.
“Youth In Missions isn't just a summer camp; it’s a community of missionaries, believers and revolutionaries all working towards one thing, which is showing God's love here on earth,” said Laura Kigweba, a sophomore at University of Tennessee Chattanooga who chairs the event design team.
Youth in Missions Week encourages young people to discover where their faith and justice meet. The theme for this year’s event is “Change for Change: A Steady Remedy.” Students will be challenged to find ways to be the change in their own communities, at their schools and around the world.
Laren Poole, one of the filmmakers and founders of Invisible Children, will also speak at the event.
Poole and two other young filmmakers traveled to Africa in the spring of 2003 and exposed the disturbing story of northern Uganda’s night commuters and child soldiers through their documentary “Invisible Children: Rough Cut.” The film, which was originally shown to friends and family, jump-started a movement, which has inspired millions of young people to respond to the children of Uganda.
Charles Lee, a professor, pastor and co-founder of Just4One Ministry based in southern California, will speak to students about the need for being in mission and outreach locally. The event features a concert by the band RunKidRun and worship leaders Eddie Willis and the Narrow Path.
To book a group or register individuals for Youth in Missions Week, July 6-10, contact reservations@lakejunaluska.com or call 1-828-456-4040.
For more information, contact Kris Konsowitz, adult co-chair for Youth in Missions Week, at kkonsowitz@colliervilleumc.org.
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