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Our vision is to establish a foundation to build Christian character, morals, values, and behaviors in youth; through the use of creative and innovative methods to inspire, capture, and ignite young people for Jesus. Our goal is to help young people understand and recognize who Jesus is and what it means to live solely for Him.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• The Holy Bible is the Word of God. It is inspired by Him, the infallible rule of faith. Written by men chosen by Him. (2 Tim. 3:16,17; 2 Pet. 1:21; 1 Thess. 2:13).
• There is one true and eternal God manifested to man in three divine persons (Trinity): Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Gen. 1:1; Deut. 6:41; John 5:8,9; 1:1-14; 14:17; Acts 2:4)
• Jesus Christ is the personal representation of God the Father, announced in the Old Testament by types and prophets, and as the Word of God, He became flesh to make reconciliation effective. At His water baptism, He received the messianic call highlighted by the vision of the heavens opening, the descent of the Holy Spirit as a dove, and the voice of the Father from heaven. (Matt. 16:13; 3:16,17; Gal. 4:4; John 1:14; 5:58).
• The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity proceeding from the Father and sent by the Son. He is presented as a being endowed with intelligence, feelings, and will. (John 14:16,26; Eph. 4:30; 1 Cor. 12:11).

OUR HISTORY

The Young Ambassadors for Christ Association (AJEC) of the Pentecostal Church of God M.I. in the Eastern Region of the United States began in 1956. Since then, the association stands out in promoting the spiritual, moral, intellectual, ethical, and emotional improvement of Pentecostal youth in our organization. Our Youth Association - AJEC - cooperates with the churches in our council in organizing and developing youth societies.

AJEC promotes the expansion of the gospel through youth in our region and abroad through evangelistic invasions and missionary trips. AJEC fosters the spiritual, moral, and intellectual improvement of youth in the region through seminars and workshops. Our association produces leaders, evangelists, teachers, and pastors recognized inside and outside of the Church of God Pentecostal M.I.

Since 1956, AJEC Eastern Region has been led by:

• Honorable Antoine Escarmant
• Missionary Nancy Acuna
• Honorable Luis Mercado
• Rev. Jose L. Ocasio
• Honorable Silvio Melendez
• Sister Maribel Hilerio
• Rev. Jose Lugo
• Rev. Mayra Lugo
• Sister Zuleika Bolta
• Honorable Israel Noboa
• Rev. Israel Lugo
• Sister Sara Paulino
• Pastor Emanuel Diaz
• Pastor Bonney Bonjen
• Honorable Carlos Estremera
• Pastor Gabriel Hernandez
• Sister Madeline Bencosme
• Sister Jessica DelValle
• Sister Ester Almonte (Current)

Currently, AJEC Eastern Region consists of 8 districts: South New Jersey, North New Jersey, South Central, North Central, Long Island, Connecticut, New England, and Upstate New York. The Eastern Region covers the states of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.