High school senior Jack Hoover, a life-long United Methodist and member of Aldersgate UMC in Mechanicsburg, PA, was elected as Co-Chair of the Northeastern Jurisdictional Council on Youth Ministry at the 2024 NEJ Youth Convocation, held in Pittsburgh, PA, in July.
At Aldersgate, Jack teaches K-5 Sunday School and occasionally shares a message of faith with his Youth Group. He’s also been involved in dramas for worship and he was a Lead Now Intern. Conference-wide, Jack has attended multiple church camps at Wesley Forest, Greene Hills, and Camp Penn and in addition to being a camper, he serves as a counselor for elementary camps. “I am very passionate about our conference camping program.” Jack also participated in the VIM McCurdy Mission Trip to New Mexico in August and is a member of the SUSUMC Young People’s Ministry Council.
When asked what he hopes to gain from his experience with NEJCYM, Jack replied, “I want to grow as a leader and become a better advocate for Christ,” —which reflects the mission of NEJCYM: Empowering youth to become leaders and grow in their faith.
