CIY Move: Transformative Experiences and Spiritual Growth for Youth

CIY Move is a transformative week-long event for high school students, focusing on spiritual growth through worship, teaching, and community. Students break chains of bad habits, surrender to God, and learn the importance of staying connected to Him, akin to branches on a tree. The event combines fun activities with serious spiritual challenges, like Kingdom Worker cards, encouraging students to live out their faith in practical ways. The experience culminates in personal growth, lasting friendships, and a commitment to apply the lessons learned in daily life. ----more---- Takeaways C.I.Y. conferences provide impactful experiences and lessons for students, such as breaking bad habits and surrendering to God. Building relationships and growing spiritually are important aspects of youth retreats. Attending retreats can help students overcome fears and apprehensions and have a positive impact on their lives. Favorite games at C.I.Y. include Zap, Ultimate Fruit, and Killball, while Signs is often considered the least favorite. The students are excited about future C.I.Y. conferences and the opportunity to impact others. ----more---- Chapters 00:00 Breaking Bad Habits and Surrendering to God 08:31 Overcoming Fears and Apprehensions 10:26 Taking Intentional Time to Focus on God 14:02 Kingdom Worker Cards and Personal Growth 17:30 Favorite and Least Favorite Games at C.I.Y. 22:07 Encouraging Others to Attend Retreats 25:18 Looking Forward to Future C.I.Y. Conferences