The purpose of UPCI Youth Ministries is to educate youth, young adults, and youth workers in their apostolic identity and engage them in their apostolic purpose and mission.
The mission of the UPCI Youth Ministries is to serve the local churches of the United Pentecostal Church International, partnering in their efforts to evangelize and disciple youth and young adults from ages 12-30 into becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
The method that UPCI Youth Ministries uses to fulfill it’s purpose and mission is Move the Mission. MTM is the fundraising ministry of UPCI Youth Ministries. Since its inception in 1953, over $166 million has been raised to fund missions and ministries around the world.
Derek Van Stewart Jr. Youth/Hyphen Ministries Liaison
Derek Stewart currently serves as Youth Ministry Liaison. He has previously served as the ministry's Youth South Central Regional Director. He is also a full-time Evangelist and Sectional Youth Director. His goal is to see young people of all backgrounds and ages answering the call and being used in the Kingdom of God.