Many parents, churches, and Christian communities want to see the next generation grow in their faith.
But, there’s rarely a space where they can wrestle with their questions about God, the Bible, and culture safely and feel genuinely heard and understood without judgement.
For those who feel deeply about supporting youth in their faith, there’s something about seeing this work firsthand: hearing their conversations, watching our guides lead them to finding answers, and seeing the moments when these students feel more secure in what they believe.
The Ambassadors Movement helps create these opportunities for students and their leaders.
Keep reading to learn what it means to become a Ministry Ambassador for TAF and how your support can help equip students and leaders for a stronger, more confident faith.
What Does it Mean to Be An Ambassador for Christ?
An Ambassador is someone who represents and promotes the interest of the person, group, or nation.
In the Bible, every Christian is called to be an Ambassador of Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:20 says, “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.”
This means we as Christians represent Christ in the world and share the good news of reconciliation He has made possible for all humanity.
But what does that look like?
It’s shown in our words and our actions. It means being able to speak to others about what we believe and why we believe it, to share our faith boldly, and show God’s character when we converse with others.
For many Christians, especially youth, living as an ambassador for Christ can feel intimidating.
They may want to represent their faith well but aren’t always sure how to respond when someone asks a difficult question about God, the Bible, or the world around them…and there are always going to be questions.
At The Ambassadors Forum, we want to help raise up ambassadors for Christ by giving students and their leaders the opportunities to find answers to these questions, deepen what they believe in, and train them on how to engage in conversations about faith.
The Ambassadors Movement brings together the people who believe in this mission and want to help make that work possible.
What is The Ambassadors Movement?
The Ambassadors Movement is a growing group of people across the United States who believe students should have a safe space to ask questions about God, faith, and the world around them, and the guidance to help them find answers to these questions.
Many of the people joining the movement are parents and individuals who have seen someone they love struggle with their faith or walk away from it altogether. Others are churches, leaders, and organizations that want to help the next generation build a faith they feel confident in.
These individual supporters who join The Ambassadors Movement are known as Ministry Ambassadors.
Many of them connect with us by attending an event, observing a workshop, and getting to see our work in real-time. When they are able to see how different we are from other youth organizations, it helps them understand how their support can impact these students.
Then, through prayer and financial partnership, they provide the opportunities for youth to wrestle with their questions together through guided workshops, speaking events, and ministry resources and coaching programs.
We are already seeing momentum of The Ambassadors Movement in real-time, reaffirming that we are on the precipice of something great and that our efforts are truly helping others.
Our aPizzagetics events are gaining a lot of attention and we’re excited to be bringing on even more volunteers to help guide and moderate the workshops.
We also have initial interest growing in The Ambassadors Playbook, our youth ministry coaching program designed to equip youth pastors with practical tools, apologetics training, and ongoing support for their students wrestling with big questions.
While The Ambassadors Forum ministry was founded 12 years ago, this movement is newly introduced and still in the growing stages. With that being said, there is clear proof of what can happen when people come together around a shared desire to help the next generation stay close to Jesus and grow deeper in their faith.
What Happens When You Become a Ministry Ambassador?
Becoming a Ministry Ambassador isn’t solely based on a contribution…it’s becoming connected to the mission.
Financial support helps make these opportunities possible, but many Ministry Ambassadors begin by simply getting to know the ministry, attending events, praying for the work, and seeing the impact for themselves.
If you do donate as a Ministry Ambassador, you’ll be helping bring these conversations directly to churches, schools, and communities through:
- Speaking Events
- Interactive Q&As Workshops (“aPizzagetics”)
- Improv Workshops
- Youth Ministry Coaching Program
We hope that as you become more connected to the work of The Ambassadors Forum, you’ll feel excited to tell others about it and introduce the ministry to people who share your desire to help the next generation grow in their faith.
There is never pressure to do more than you’re comfortable with. Whether you choose to pray, donate, or simply tell someone about The Ambassadors Forum, we’re grateful to have you alongside us.
What Do You Get as a Ministry Ambassador?
As you help others grow in their faith, your own questions matter too.
That’s why every one of our Ministry Ambassador contributors will be invited to quarterly calls with our President to discuss the common questions students are currently facing. These calls are meant to keep our Ministry Ambassadors updated, involved, and equipped, leaving them feeling energized about the work we are doing.
Our Ministry Ambassadors deserve the opportunity to grow alongside us and to have continuous communication of how their contributions are supporting The Ambassadors Forum mission.
How Can I Become A Ministry Ambassador?
There are many ways to engage with The Ambassadors Movement.
Some begin by attending an event, connecting with our team, or learning more about our programs. Others choose to support the mission through prayer, volunteering, financial partnership, or sharing the ministry with others.
Right now, there are two ways to support the mission financially: a one-time contribution or ongoing monthly support.
We are grateful for every gift of any size that is given to help fulfill the mission of The Ambassadors Forum. By choosing to give ongoing monthly gifts, you help us build a sustainable foundation for future planning.
Here’s how you can join The Ambassadors Movement by becoming a Ministry Ambassador:
- Complete the Ambassador Form
- Choose how you’d like to support the mission
- Become part of the community that walks in building faith together
Join The Ambassador Movement
The Ambassadors Forum exists to help youth and their leaders find answers to their biggest questions, strengthen their faith, and become equipped to understand and defend what they believe.
If you feel called to support this mission, the best way to understand The Ambassadors Forum is to experience it, whether that’s sitting in on a workshop, connecting with our team, or learning more about the challenges students are facing today.
We invite you to learn more about our events and workshops by visiting our website and by subscribing to our newsletter, The Ambassador’s Brief.
