... May we press onward toward the mark and claim the eternal prize through Jesus Christ our Lord ...
Under God I would like to record my gratitude to the Young People of the Free Presbyterian Church, for giving me another opportunity to serve as President of the Youth Council. The first term for me has been a reallearning curve, and hopefully we shall be able to build upon what has already been achieved over the past years.
I promise to give it my best efforts and will seek together with the Committee and Delegates of the Youth Council to promote the best interests of all of the Youth of our denomination.
'... yet the Saviour gave them HOPE ...'
The work is large and demanding. By the measurement of human ability it is beyond what we are able to do. But Christ is interested in our labours and if He is in the work then – we shall see youths just like the daughter of Jairus raised to new life in Him.
Rev. Ian Harris was born in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. Saved as a young teenager, God led im into the ministry through John 20 v 21. In 1985, he became the minister of Carrickfergus FPC where he ministered for the next 12 years. Now minister of Annalong FPC, he Rev. Harris was elected President of the FPC Youth Council in Spring 2009.
Find the speeches made by former Presidents of the Youth Council below.
Rev Alan Cairns: Feb 1974 - Sept 1975
Rev Ken Elliott:
Sept 1975 - Jan 1979
Rev Fred Greenfield:
Jan 1979 - Jan 1981
Rev Hillis Fleming:
Jan 1981 - Jan 1983
Rev John Morrow:
Jan 1983 - Feb 1985
Rev Reggie Cranston:
Feb 1985 - Feb 1991
Rev Ron Johnston:
Feb 1991 - Feb 1995
Rev Robert Walsh:
Feb 1995 - Feb 1999
Rev Alan Lamont:
Feb 1999 - Feb 2001
Rev Samuel Murray:
Feb 2001 - Feb 2005
Rev Thomas Martin:
Feb 2005 - Feb 2009
Rev Ian Harris:
Feb 2009 - Present
