ICYM President Calls Ambikapur Youth Leaders to Respond to God’s Call

AMBIKAPUR, November 10, 2026: Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) National President Amit Dev has urged young people to overcome self-doubt and use their talents to serve the Church and society, describing leadership as an opportunity to respond to God’s call with faith and commitment.

Dev, accompanied by Gaurav Bhuriya, National Executive Council (NEXCO) member from the Madhya Pradesh region, visited the Diocese of Ambikapur during a leadership training programme held from November 6 to 10 for youth leaders.

Sharing his personal journey from being an inactive Christian to becoming the national president of ICYM, Dev encouraged participants to recognise their abilities and life experiences as gifts that could be used for a greater purpose.

Addressing their concerns about personal limitations and inadequacies, he said God's call was not dependent on human perfection but on one's willingness to respond.

Quoting John 15:16, he reminded the participants: “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.”

“When God calls you, He does not ask whether you are perfect. He asks whether you are ready to say ‘yes’,” Dev said.

He urged the youth leaders to trust God, respond generously to His call and put their talents and skills at the service of others.

The interaction highlighted leadership as a responsibility to serve rather than merely a position of authority. Participants were encouraged to become committed witnesses of Christ and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Dev's visit formed part of the ongoing leadership formation programme aimed at strengthening the faith, commitment and leadership capacities of young people in the diocese.

By Anuranjan Tigga