More Than 200 Gather for NAD Zomi Youth Camp

PAOLA MORA ZEPEDA

Mang Lian, pastor, baptizes Nang Kim at the NAD Zomi Youth Camp at Indian Creek Camp. More than 200 youth attended the event, where organizers reported a renewed focus on developing future church leaders.

Photo Courtesy of Hang Mawi

The Indiana Zomi Church choir presents a special offertory on Sabbath morning. The event was attended by individuals from multiple states, and made in support with multiple conferences and the Southern Union Youth Department.

Photo Courtesy of Hang Mawi

Greg Taylor, Southern Union Youth Department director, addresses attendees at the NAD Zomi Youth Camp. The weekend theme was “Your Kingdom Come.”

Photo courtesy of Hang Mawi

Attendees gather for a group photo at the NAD Zomi Youth Camp.

Photo Courtesy of Hang Mawi

More than 200 young people from across the North American Division (NAD) gathered for the 2026 NAD Zomi Youth Camp, where organizers reported baptisms, spiritual recommitments, and a renewed focus on developing future church leaders.

The event drew approximately 210 attendees from multiple states, and was supported by several partnering conferences, including Kentucky-Tennessee, Georgia-Cumberland, Indiana, and Oklahoma, along with the Southern Union Youth Department.

A central highlight of the camp was the baptism of four young individuals, alongside a broader response from attendees who recommitted their lives during spiritual appeals throughout the program.

“The greatest blessing was witnessing the presence of the Holy Spirit among us,” said Hang Mawi, secretary of the North American Division Zomi Group and member of the Nashville Zomi Church. “Many young people recommitted their lives to God, sharing heartfelt testimonies and experiencing deep spiritual renewal.”

The camp, held under the theme “Your Kingdom Come,” was designed to bring Zomi youth together for worship, fellowship, and leadership development at a time when many young people face challenges in maintaining their faith.

“The leadership team envisioned this retreat as a place where Zomi youth from different states could come together to seek the Lord with humble hearts,” said Mawi. “Our goal was to nurture future leaders, pastors, and ministers who will serve God faithfully in the years to come.”

In addition to worship services, the camp featured messages from pastors and seminar presenters emphasizing discipleship and the proclamation of the three angels’ messages. Mawi also noted a growing number of young attendees expressing interest in pursuing theological studies and future ministry.

Looking ahead, leaders expressed hope that the impact of the camp will continue in the lives of participants.

“Our greatest hope and prayer is that each young person will continue to follow God and serve Him faithfully in their daily lives,” said Mawi. “We pray that they will become strong leaders in their communities, schools, and churches.”

Organizers said they expect the camp’s influence to extend beyond the weekend, as participants return to their local churches equipped for leadership and service.

Kentucky-Tennessee | June 2026