Those active participants in Shadrach Youth Discipleship Ministry from age 14 to 23 will qualify for the Shadrach Retreat. It is a discipleship retreat. Those who attend need to be serious about walking with God. Their root-system will be deepened through workshops on topics such as: “Knowing the Will of God,” “Being a Woman/Man of God,” and “Sanctification.” There are practical seminars dealing with home life, work ethic, Bible study, and more.

The retreat consists of a wholesome balance of spiritual training and recreation. New friendships will be made with other like-minded youth! Although the Retreat is a wonderful experience, some youth choose not to attend the Retreat but still take advantage of the Shadrach newsletters and reading material.http://shadrachyouth.org/retreats/kmbc06-07.html

What we believe about...

• Music: Worshipful music that leaves your spirit in control of the mind and body (not vice versa)!
• Dating: God has a special “one” He will get you to. The emphasis is on becoming the right person, having faith that, in His time, God will lead you to His best. This leaves no need to become emotionally entangled with other possibilities!
• Dress: Dress to please Jesus, not man. Modesty for ladies is encouraged in hem lengths below the knee.

The requirements for the retreat are as follows:

1. A serious commitment of the candidate to the principles of the Shadrach Manual for several months prior to the Retreat.
2. A consistent practice of daily prayer, Bible reading, an effort to witness, and a faithfulness in church attendance.
3. Attendance in a prayer meeting or have prayed with someone every week during these months.
4. No negative reports from your pastor, your youth counselor, or your parents.
5. No relationship with the opposite sex that is not pleasing to God, a relationship that is not directly leading toward marriage.
6. The age for participation at the Retreat is age 13 (by June 1st of that year) through age 23.
7. Finally, you must have handed in your required assignments given to you on the Assignments List. As a reminder, the monthly newsletter will also post the ongoing assignments.

What Does It Cost?
Following is a list of the expenditures one should expect when participating in the Shadrach Youth Ministry:

• Shadrach Newsletter: free for the first year; $5.00 each year after to cover costs; this will also cover any cost of additions to the Shadrach Manual.
• The cost of books for reading assignments usually runs $5 - $15 per book with three books a year. The Shadrach Book List tells how to order these books.
• Shadrach Manual - $15.00
• The cost of the annual week long Retreat is approximately $125 per youth, plus your transportation expenses to and from the Retreat facility.

It is our desire, the Lord helping us, to encourage youth to live whole-heartedly for Jesus. We want to assist them in establishing the foundation upon which they will daily walk with God in joyful and consistent obedience.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

May God richly bless you as you begin this adventure of faith!