Regulation #7. Presbyterian Youth and Children Committee

1. Title

There shall be a committee of the General Assembly entitled the Presbyterian Youth and Children Committee (the committee).

2. Membership

The committee shall consist of seven members, including a convener, appointed by the General Assembly.

3. Purpose

The committee shall engage in making and nurturing disciples of the Lord Jesus among youth and children in Victoria.

4. Duties

The committee shall:

a) oversee state-level PCV youth and children’s ministry in Victoria;

b) engage in the training and making of disciples primarily through residential events; and

c) provide advice and training to congregations as requested.

5. Youth and Children’s Worker

The committee shall direct the Youth and Children’s Worker appointed by the General Assembly (see rule 5:19), who shall work under its direction to lead the operation of state-level PCV youth and children's ministry in Victoria.

6. Employees

The committee may appoint such other persons as it sees fit to support the Youth and Children’s Worker or the committee in its work. 

7. Allan Bequest 

The committee shall administer the Allan Bequest.

[Updated 20/10/2022]