Gemeindejugendwerk

The Gemeindejugendwerk (GJW) is the children's, youth and scouting ministry of the Bund Evangelisch-Freikirchlicher Gemeinden in Deutschland K.d.ö.R. (the German Baptist Union). It functions as the union's "Dienstbereich Kinder und Jugend" (service area for children and youth) and is responsible for work with children, Jungschar (youth groups), teenagers, young people and scouts. The GJW is headquartered at the federal office in Wustermark-Elstal near Berlin, with 12 to 13 regional Gemeindejugendwerke corresponding roughly to the German federal states. The organisation supports more than 30,000 children and young people in approximately 2,100 groups, led by over 5,000 volunteer workers. Its work is coordinated by the federal office in Elstal and the regional GJW offices. The federal office is chiefly responsible for nationwide large-scale events such as the Bundesjugendtreffen (BUJU) and MLI, and it publishes materials for work with children and young people while networking the regional offices. The GJW is a recognised provider of free youth welfare under § 75 (3) KJHG. Its stated vision is that young people experience a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that gives their lives meaning and hope and challenges them to take responsibility in church and society. It describes its approach as "Christ-centred" and "people-oriented", aiming to make the biblical message tangible for young people and to make every local congregation a creative and safe living space. The organisation is structured into departments for children, Jungschar, teenagers, youth and scouts. Training and further education at federal level are coordinated by the GJW-Akademie, and at state level by the state offices. Among other things, JULEICA courses are run under the label "M-Kurs". The work is governed by the GJW-Bundeskonferenz, which meets twice a year with delegates from all Gemeindejugendwerke; every three years it elects the Bundesvorstand as the governing body. The chair of the GJW federal board is Jennifer Aworour. Regular regional and nationwide events such as camps and training courses are published annually in the GJW-Jahresprogramm. The largest regular single event is the Bundesjugendtreffen (BUJU), held every two to three years with around 2,000 participants. With the support of the Gemeindejugendwerk, the international Baptist World Youth Conference "Dive Deeper" took place in Leipzig in 2008. The GJW also publishes materials and resources, including a KiGo-Lexikon for work with children and young people, and offers opportunities such as a voluntary year of service for others.

The Gemeindejugendwerk (GJW) is the children's, youth and scouting ministry of the Bund Evangelisch-Freikirchlicher Gemeinden in Deutschland K.d.ö.R. (German Baptist Union). It forms the union's "Dienstbereich Kinder und Jugend" (service area for children and youth). The organisation is structured into a federal association and state associations, with a federal office in Wustermark-Elstal near Berlin and 12 to 13 regional Gemeindejugendwerke corresponding roughly to the German federal states. The GJW's work is divided by target group into departments for children, Jungschar, teenagers, youth and scouts. Training and further education at federal level are coordinated by the GJW-Akademie, and at state level by the state offices. Among other things, JULEICA courses are run under the label "M-Kurs". The work is governed by the GJW-Bundeskonferenz, which meets twice a year with delegates from all Gemeindejugendwerke; every three years it elects the Bundesvorstand as the governing body. The chair of the GJW federal board is Jennifer Aworour. The GJW supports more than 30,000 children and young people in approximately 2,100 groups, led by over 5,000 volunteer workers. It is a recognised provider of free youth welfare under § 75 (3) KJHG. Its stated vision is that young people experience a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that gives their lives meaning and hope and challenges them to take responsibility in church and society. It describes its approach as "Christ-centred" and "people-oriented", aiming to make the biblical message tangible for young people and to make every local congregation a creative and safe living space. Regular regional and nationwide events such as camps and training courses are published annually in the GJW-Jahresprogramm. The largest regular single event is the Bundesjugendtreffen (BUJU), held every two to three years with around 2,000 participants. With the support of the Gemeindejugendwerk, the international Baptist World Youth Conference "Dive Deeper" took place in Leipzig in 2008. The GJW also publishes materials and resources, including a KiGo-Lexikon for work with children and young people, and offers opportunities such as a voluntary year of service for others.

• 2013

  Publication of "Gemeindejugendwerk. Wer wir sind" by the Gemeindejugendwerk des Bundes Evangelisch-Freikirchlicher Gemeinden in Deutschland K.d.ö.R. (Hg.), Wustermark.

• 2008

  With the support of the Gemeindejugendwerk, the international Baptist World Youth Conference "Dive Deeper" took place in Leipzig.

The children's, youth and scouting ministry of the German Baptist Union, providing Christian youth work, training and events across Germany.

• KiGo-Lexikon

  A lexicon for work with children and young people.

• GJW-Jahresprogramm

  Annual programme of regional and nationwide events such as camps and training courses.

• M-Kurs

  JULEICA courses run under the label "M-Kurs".

1. 1Gemeindejugendwerk - Gemeindejugendwerkgjw.de
2. 2Über uns - Gemeindejugendwerkgjw.de
3. 3Service - Gemeindejugendwerkgjw.de
4. 4Spenden - Gemeindejugendwerkgjw.de
5. 5Gemeindejugendwerkwikidata.org
6. 6Gemeindejugendwerkde.wikipedia.org