Are we giving our young people what they need to be productive, stable, and faith-filled adults? How can we effectively share the gospel with our youth? In this episode of We Are The Church, we discuss these questions and more with our guest, Lesley Gadson.
Lesley Gadson is a native of Columbia South Carolina. Lesley began college at North Carolina Central University and finished at Southern Wesleyan University, where she was a colligate athlete at both and graduated with a degree in biology and psychology. She has worked in the financial field for approximately seven years; Client Associate and now Wealth Management Banking Specialist for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
Lesley is the Founder and CEO of Empowered U Youth Movement, a 501c3 non-profit youth organization; geared towards serving the community through empowering the youth's minds. She developed Columbia and surrounding areas first youth panel titled, "I Wish Adults Knew…" which gives youth a chance for their voice to be heard. As a Sunday school teacher for the past eight years and a motivational speaker for many programs and community events, she impacts many young lives.
Changing the lives of the youth through financial, educational, leadership initiative, goal setting, and life skills is her passion. Lesley understands that when you change your mind, you will change your entire life.
During our discussion, Lesley shares her journey working in youth ministry, how youth view the church and the key to reaching them. Her insight gives a window into the hearts and minds of our youth that we may or may not be prepared for, but we must face. Tune in for a passionate and informative conversation about The Church & Our Youth!
Connect with Lesley Gadson at https://www.empowered-u.org/, info@empowered-u.org or 803-463-3964.
Connect with your host, Sherry Jones, at sherryspeakslife.com, contact@sherryspeakslife.com, Facebook, and Instagram.
Take care, be blessed, be safe, and remember, the church is not a building. We are the church!!
