11 August 2025 | Katowice, Poland [Marcos Passegi and tedNEWS]
More than 600 young Adventists gathered in Katowice, Poland, on 30 July, for five days of worship, training, and outreach under the theme “To Every Nation.” Generation. Youth. Christ (GYC) is an organisation created to galvanise young people toward Bible study and commitment to Mission. A supporting ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, GYC works in close collaboration with church leaders.
GYC Europe president, Naison Chitiyo, urged attendees to be proactive in saving souls, likening their mission to rescuing drowning people, and called for bold proclamation of the prophetic message through both words and actions. Of the total number in attendance, approximately 300 were coming from the Trans-European Division (TED).
The programme offered diverse workshops, from theology, health, and archaeology to conflict resolution, social media ministry, and plant-based cooking demonstrations. Presenters included Raluca and Roman Ril, who shared their personal struggles with chronic disease, evangelist Christopher Kramp, author Joakim Hjortland, and chefs Christian Karlsson and Kasper Carstensen, who linked practical skills to mission testimony.
Held in the territory of the South Polish Conference, Zenon Skorupski, Conference Treasurer, thanked leaders and members for the organisation’s support in reaching out to the local area. “Last week, with the help of your volunteers, we started a mission programme to start an international Seventh-day Adventist Church here in Karovice,” he shared, “We will continue with these activities during the next few months.”
He also shared that the church’s present goal in Poland — a traditionally difficult place for evangelism — is launching discipleship groups, “as the best tool to develop relationships, using the church’s resources for mission.” “I pray that this conference’s workshops will help you to connect with each other, inspiring you to take action with God and change the world around you.”
TED president, Danial Duda, also addressed those “young leaders, dreamers, and disciples of Jesus” who travelled to Poland for the event. “What a joy it is to have you all here to seek God’s presence, to dive deep into the Word, and to recommit your life to His calling,” Duda told attendees. “I want to assure you that you are not just the future of the church; you are the vibrant, living present.”
The Big Four Questions
Keynote speaker, Adam Ramdin, framed his message around “The Big Four” questions: Where do we come from? Why are we here? Where are we going? What kind of person ought we to be? Drawing on the book Revelation and Daniel, he rooted Adventist identity in a prophetic calling, emphasised purpose in sharing the gospel, and underscored hope in eternal destiny. He stressed that morality and authenticity flow from truly following Jesus.
Ramdin reminded attendees that their answers must be Christ-centred, finding identity, purpose, destiny, and character in Him alone. Throughout the convention, the challenge was clear: understand the prophetic times, avoid passivity, and live with mission-driven urgency so that the gospel reaches every nation. The gathering blended inspiration, practical training, and community engagement, equipping young adults to be faithful and effective witnesses for Christ.
“View prophecy”, Ramdin emphasised, “not as a fear tactic or a tool for speculative date-setting, but as a wake-up call to deepen love for Jesus and focus on mission.” He stressed that motivation should be love-based, not time-based, and warned against over-fixating on end-time details left undefined in Scripture. Instead, understanding current prophetic signs should lead to active evangelism, prioritising the gospel for those who have never heard of Jesus.
At the end of the final worship service, Jason Sliger, a missionary serving with his family in a remote area of western Papua New Guinea, challenged participants to mission. “God has a mission field with your name on it”, urging them to reject comfort-driven living and embrace sacrificial service.
Highlighting that 42% of the world remains unreached, he called for boldness like early Adventist pioneers. Many responded to his appeal, later engaging in street outreach through literature distribution, prayer, music, and creative Bible presentations. Sliger urged youth to dedicate their best years to sharing the gospel wherever God calls, with courage and faith.
[Photos: Marcos Passegi] This article for tedNEWS is a condensed and adapted version of three reports by Marcos Passegi, which first appeared in the Adventist Review.
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