The Global Youth Summit is a special time when young Anabaptists from the entire world come together.
Be a part of this wonderful event!
The next Global Youth Summit (18+) will be in Ethiopia in 2028.
“This will be a perfect opportunity for young people to immerse themselves to our heritage and the origins of the Anabaptist movement while also having fun and making connections with young people from all over the world,” says Ebenezer Mondez, YABs mentor.
The Global Youth Summit is a special time when young Anabaptists from the entire world come together. These days are a time where the Lord allows us to mutually bless each other, and to share news, experiences, and the struggles the we live in our different continents and countries, in order to enrich the faith of all.
Delegates at GYS have the role of representing their national churches and countries. Together we work hard to see where/the best ways to encourage young Anabaptists in the following years.
After GYS, the delegate’s role continues. They have the responsibility to share with their national church and young people what they have learned. This is very important to give continuity to the work and projects of YABs, which need the support and help of all young people in MWC.
Previous GYS
GYS 2025: Empowered by love
30 May – 1 June 2025
Schwäbisch-Gmünd, Germany
The theme of GYS 2025 is “Empowered by love” (1 John 4:11).
Young adults who attend this event will also have opportunity to join the Zurich event (29 May 2025) which commemorates the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism.
GYS 2022: Life in the Spirit: Learn, Serve, Worship
Salatiga, Indonesia
Called to share: my gifts, our gifts
Pennsylvania, USA