About AYP

MISSION

Foster Christ-centered community through spiritual growth, leadership development, and impactful service.

VISION

Cultivate a transformative movement of young adults who connect, grow, and serve together for God’s glory.

VALUES

• God First: We seek God in all we do—decisions, relationships, and service are grounded in Scripture and prayer.
• Relational: We build a compassionate community where young adults feel seen, supported, and inspired.
• Committed: We show up with consistency and integrity, faithfully pursuing our mission.
• Innovative: We embrace creativity, finding fresh ways to reach young adults in a changing world.

AYP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization grounded in the teachings of the Bible and the core values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Our community embraces the principles outlined below, which distinguish us within the broader Christian tradition:

• Salvation Through Christ Alone: We believe that Jesus Christ is the sole path to salvation, placing our faith entirely in Him.
• Bible as the Ultimate Authority: The Bible is our guide to understanding God and His will for our lives.
• Called to Be Set Apart: We are committed to living lives that reflect our unique calling to be distinct from secular norms and values.
• Observance of the Seventh-day Sabbath: We honor the Fourth Commandment by observing the Sabbath on the seventh day of the week, recognizing its significance in our spiritual journey.
• Rich Heritage of Bible Study: Our history is marked by a deep commitment to rigorous Bible study and theological reflection.
• Faith in Action: We are dedicated to translating our beliefs into tangible actions, seeking to make a positive impact in the world.
• Eternal Life with Christ: Our ultimate goal is to attain eternal life through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

For more information about Seventh-day Adventists and our faith, visit Adventist.org.

AYP is guided by a dedicated team of over 200 volunteers, each of whom are committed to building a Christ-centered community through faith development, meaningful relationships, and impactful ministry.

Our volunteers are organized into specialized ministry teams, each focused on nurturing innovation and ambition in the emerging leaders of our Church.

Meet our leadership team at AYP.me/About/Leadership.

Our 2025-2028 strategic roadmap aligns with our mission, reflects our values, and builds toward long-term impact.

We’ve developed 12 clear goals that will shape our work over the next three years. These goals are organized into 4 key strategic pillars:

• Missional Outreach: Serving communities worldwide
• Relationship Cultivation: Building meaningful connections
• Leadership Development: Developing future leaders
• Spiritual Growth: Deepening faith journeys

Learn more about our strategic plan at AYP.me/About/Strategy.

Every year, our team works together to come up with a theme that guides our approach to the year. This theme sets the focus for our convention, activities within our chapters and groups, and the resources that we develop.  Below are a list of our current and past themes:

• 2025-2026 – Unshaken
• 2024-2025 – Behold
• 2023-2024 – Cultivate: Rhythms of Christ
• 2022-2023 – Thrive: The Next Level
• 2021-2022 – Brave Hearts
• 2020-2021 – Reconnect