Over the past two weeks, I had the privilege of travelling to Taiwan with Rev. Justin, Mish Yau, Austin Chan, Ryan Mui, Bonnie Lee, and Bono Lee—a team of seven—to take part in Rendezvous 2025, a youth camp organized by CAWF. This remarkable gathering brought together over 100 young people from Alliance churches across the globe, including participants from the United States, Canada, Taiwan, the UK, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. This year’s Rendezvous not only continued its emphasis on missional experience, but also introduced, for the first time, a new framework called Power House, which shaped the entire camp program. After attending, I came away with the deep impression that Power House is more than just a model—it is a movement for youth ministry renewal. It challenges us to reimagine how we nurture and disciple young people, and invites us to embrace change and transformation.
At the heart of Power House is a discipleship journey centered on empowerment. It is built around four key “Cs” that help believers encounter Jesus and grow under the guidance of the Holy Spirit:
Commit- To foster a deeper life with Jesus through learning the truths of the Bible and exercising Spiritual discipline.
Connect- To become as one body that supports and encourages each other towards the kingdom.
Care – To respond to the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. As redeemed individuals we join in Christ’s Ministry to reconcile everything to himself by transforming cities through the good news of the gospel.
Coach – To give believers an opportunity to apply their spiritual knowledge by mentoring other believers.
Many of us are likely familiar with the first three “Cs”—they reflect the core aspects of Christian living we often prioritize: worship, fellowship, spiritual growth through Bible study and devotion, evangelism, and service. However, the fourth “C”—Coach—offers a fresh and compelling perspective.
At this year’s camp, there were 27 Coaches, each offering training in areas aligned with their spiritual gifts or expertise. These included spiritual direction, worship leading, evangelism strategies, coffee ministry, inner healing, devotion, media production, outreach groups such as the Happiness Group and Alpha Course, preaching, and more. After receiving their training, participants were required to apply what they had learned by leading a hands-on activity for others during the camp.
It is worth noting that the role of a Coach goes beyond knowledge delivery. Power House is fundamentally a relational model of discipleship. Coaches accompany participants throughout the process, offering spiritual guidance and encouragement. In essence, this is a journey of connection and empowerment: Coaches connect with young people, walk with them as they commit to Christ, and guide them in learning to care for themselves, others, and the world around them.
What’s more, when young people take the initiative to choose the training that interests them, they are also taking a step of faith. They are not only learning the content—they are also embracing the challenges that come with putting it into practice. In doing so, they broaden their understanding and experience of faith, and begin to learn how to disciple others themselves. This is discipleship in action!
So, how can we, as adults, respond? I believe Power House also broadens our vision for youth ministry. Many assume that serving young people simply means becoming a fellowship leader—but in truth, we can also become Coaches! God has gifted each of us in unique ways. Whether in music, design, coffee, media, preaching, or pastoral care—these can all become platforms through which we journey alongside young people and help them grow. You don’t necessarily need to change your current ministry role. What matters is a willingness to open your life and allow your strengths to become soil where young people can take root and flourish.
At the same time, a shift in mindset is needed. One of Power House’s core convictions is to trust in the work of the Holy Spirit. In the process of hands-on learning, we are not the only ones guiding the young people—the Holy Spirit is their true teacher and leader. As adults, we must be willing to give young people space to try, to explore, and even to make mistakes—because that is how we make room for the Spirit to work.
Finally, if you would like to learn more about Power House, or if you feel stirred to use the gifts and abilities God has given you to journey alongside young people, I warmly invite you to reach out to me anytime. I’d be delighted to share more and explore this vision together.
Pastor Benjamin Cho