A strategic program to counter the impact of globalization on young people in Mangarano Church District, Madagascar

Abstract

Globalization aims at making the world a global village. Its purpose is to eliminate the gap between all regions to connect the world in one big network of information without impediment. Young people who were born in the early 2000s have grown up in a new era of technological innovation which is considered to be more advanced compared to what was experienced before the third millennium. With this threat of globalization, this study is to discover the potential influence of leadership that should be considered to overcome the impact of globalization in the Mangarano Church District. In other words, these questions must be answered: Does globalization have an impact on Adventist youth leadership? Can a revision or improvement of the pastoral ministry, especially within the framework of the approach, constitute a hope for a solution to this situation? Would it be possible to increase or enhance it through this strategic program? This research would be beneficial for pastors and parents in their ministries and education in serving today’s local church youths as it is based upon Jesus’ leadership. The empirical evidence approach is used. It is composed of analytical and clinical methods. It is a mixed tactic. In addition, the survey revealed that leaders should continue to have close contact with young people. One needs to reinforce youths’ identities, their values, and especially to acknowledge the existence of technological innovations that are no longer inevitable because those move forward with new strategies. They need to be used as effective tools to accomplish the mission of the church.