Posted by Bill Osborne on Sep 26, 2017
Justin Smith, Madison County, MS Young Life Director spoke to the Rotary Club of North Jackson at the Club's September 26, 2017, meeting. Mr. Smith is a native of Ridgeland, MS and is a graduate of Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Following graduation, he served as Youth Minister at a Topeka, KS church. Missing home, he returned to Mississippi to serve as MadisonConty's Young life director. 
 
In his talk, Mr. Smith discussed Young Life and its ministry to Adolescents. The Vision of Young Life is that "Every adolescent will have the opportunity to meet Jesus Christ and follow Him." Its mission is "Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith." This Goal and Mission are taken from Young Life's website. According to Mr. Smith, achieving this goal and accomplishing the mission boils down to being sincere friends of the youth and being there when needed.
 
WE thank Mr. Smith for his ministry to the youth of our communities and for his presentation to our club. The accompanying photo is of Mr. Smith during his presentation.