Chaozhou, Taiwan: Young people from across the Taiwan District gathered from 19–22 August 2026 for Project 9: “IM POSSIBLE,” a four-day youth camp centered on the ninefold fruit of the Spirit described in Galatians 5:22–23: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
The camp’s theme creatively combined the nine qualities of the fruit of the Spirit with the phrase “IM POSSIBLE,” reminding participants that situations that may seem impossible—personal change, forgiveness, perseverance, restored relationships, and faithfully following Christ—can become possible through God’s transforming work.
Throughout the four days, worship, workshops, team activities, testimonies, and biblical teaching invited participants not simply to learn about the fruit of the Spirit, but to consider how these qualities can become visible in everyday life.
The camp began with team-building activities and icebreakers that helped young people from different churches and backgrounds build connections. Through cooperation, communication, and shared challenges, participants experienced a key theme of the camp: spiritual growth often happens within relationships and community.
On the opening evening, Pastor Kim Hye-myo spoke about joy, distinguishing between happiness that depends on circumstances and biblical joy rooted in trust in God’s presence.
The following morning, gospel singer Chen You-Tong led a music workshop, sharing insights from songwriting and her experience in Taiwan’s popular music industry. Her story opened conversations about dreams, setbacks, perseverance, and discovering God’s calling.
Later, Pastor Peng Rong-hui explored the meaning of patience, encouraging participants to see patience as more than simply waiting. It involves continuing to make faithful choices during seasons of uncertainty, pressure, and difficulty.
Relationships became an important focus during a session on kindness led by Pastor Fu Jun-hao. Participants were challenged to consider how past hurts can shape how they respond to others. The message encouraged young people to allow Christ to shape their responses to conflict, criticism, and difficult relationships rather than allowing pain to produce judgment, resentment, or distance.
The camp also offered creative expressions of worship. In a dance workshop led by Sister Wu Ping, participants explored how movement and physical expression can become part of worship. The session reinforced the understanding that worship extends beyond singing to include the whole of a believer’s life.
During a session on faithfulness, Pastor Ruan Sheng-hui shared from her personal journey through seasons of success, uncertainty, waiting, and unexpected change. Her testimony pointed participants to God’s faithfulness and challenged them to remain faithful in their relationships, responsibilities, ministry, and commitment to Christ.
The third evening focused on gentleness. Pastor Song Mu-qiang of Taipei IM Action Church challenged the idea that gentleness means weakness. Instead, participants were encouraged to understand gentleness as strength under control—knowing when to stand with conviction and when to surrender personal pride, expectations, or preferences.
One of the most meaningful moments came as the camp drew to a close. Each team selected a young participant to share what God had been doing in their life during the four days. Testimonies included experiences of comfort, renewed direction, breakthroughs in relationships, and fresh perspectives on faith. Others spoke of a renewed willingness to trust God with situations they had once considered impossible.
As participants prepared to return home, organizers reminded them that Project 9 was never intended to end when the camp concluded. The challenge was to continue allowing the Holy Spirit to produce His fruit in their families, schools, workplaces, churches, and relationships.
The message of “IM POSSIBLE” ultimately pointed beyond a four-day gathering to a lifelong journey of transformation—young people learning to trust God, follow Christ faithfully, and allow the fruit of the Spirit to become increasingly visible in their everyday lives.
Written by: Pastor Fu Jun-hao, Hao-Hao (David)
Taiwan District NYI President
