About WYAF
– WHO WE ARE
THE WATCHMAN
GENERATION
A Spirit-filled community of young adults between 18 and 40, raised up as God's arm extended relevant in the ministry and every sphere of life, locally and globally.
"And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him… I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles."
Isaiah 49:5–6 · Mission Scripture
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Core Programs
18–40
Age Range
National
Presence
WCCRM
Parent Ministry
– OUR STORY
How WYAF came to be
The Youth Ministry of the Watchman Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement (WCCRM) has always carried a clear mandate to raise exemplary young adults who would be the extension of God's arm in all facets of life.
For decades, the Youth Ministry faithfully ran its programs. But a pattern began to emerge: young adults were transitioning from the youth ministry into the adult church before they were truly ready spiritually unanchored, purpose-unclear, and often disengaged. Many left altogether, leaving a growing gap in the movement's continuity of vision.
""As a means of correcting this lapse, creating and building up a balanced youth, the Youth Ministry strategized a more effective way to reach out to the youths."
This need gave birth to the Watchman Young Adults' Forum - WYAF. A dedicated platform to bridge the gap, retain young adults within the ministry, and groom them holistically for the enormous task ahead. Not just spiritually, but in health, education, career, business, and global awareness.
– THE JOURNEY
Milestones that shaped us
– PURPOSE & DIRECTION
Our Vision & Mission
- To be a platform for young adults to discover, explore, and deploy their talents and ministry.
- To recover and reach out to youths who have left the movement.
- To be an avenue to win souls for the Kingdom of God.
– WHAT WE STAND FOR
Our Core Values
WYAF is not just an organization; it is a movement shaped by convictions. These values define how we operate, who we are becoming, and the culture we intentionally build in every program, gathering, and interaction. They are rooted in the Word of God, aligned with the vision of WCCRM, and expressed in the daily lives of every Watchman young adult.
– WHO WE SERVE
WYAF is for you if...
Whether you are searching, growing, or ready to be deployed; there is a place for you here.
You’re seeking purpose
You know there’s more to life than what you’re currently experiencing. You sense a call but need clarity, direction, and a community to help you discover it. WYAF is your space.
You’re growing in faith
You love God and want to go deeper — in prayer, in the Word, in spiritual discipline. You want a community that will push you further in your walk, not just keep you comfortable.
You’re building your future
You are in school, in your career, in business — and you want to do it with God at the center. You want wisdom, mentorship, and a network that connects faith to real-life excellence.
You’re navigating relationships
You want to build godly relationships, understand what purposeful singleness looks like, and prepare for marriage and family in a way that is grounded, intentional, and Spirit-led.
You have a gift to deploy
You have a voice, a pen, music, leadership ability, or a business mind — and you want to use it for something greater than yourself. WYAF gives your gift a kingdom platform.
You’re returning home
You left the Watchman family for a season — through busyness, hurt, or drift. WYAF’s door is open. We exist in part to receive you back with no judgment, only love and purpose.
– THE IMPACT
Why WYAF matters if...
The vision and mission of WYAF in tandem with the Watchman mission statement (Isaiah 49:5–6)
extends encompassing benefits spiritually and otherwise to all who are touched by its work.
The church gains when her youths are actively engaged in growth and development. WYAF gives the church access to innovation, global perspectives, and a generation committed to its vision — not just attending, but building.
An effective medium to raise godly and gainfully engaged children — parents who bring their young adults to WYAF can trust that they are being shaped spiritually, emotionally, professionally, and relationally.
Gaining relevance, setting realistic goals, imbibing leadership qualities, and being resourceful in all spheres of life. WYAF members don’t just survive their twenties — they thrive with purpose and direction.
Being lights sharpened by WYAF, the world becomes a better place as light shines in every nook and cranny — subduing gross darkness in campuses, workplaces, communities, and nations.
– OUR FOUNDATION
Rooted in WCCRM
WYAF does not stand alone. We are the young adult arm of the Watchman Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement; a Spirit-filled, Pentecostal church founded in 1985 that has grown to over 120,000 members nationwide.
The WCCRM carries a five-fold vision: renewal, salvation, unity, healing, and warning. WYAF exists as the living expression of this vision in the lives of young adults ensuring the movement's mission is carried forward by a generation that is prepared, passionate, and present. Everything WYAF does is anchored in the WCCRM mission statement rooted in Isaiah 49:5–6 - "bringing Jacob again to Him."
- Founded 1985 by Pastor Aloysius Chukwuemeka Ohanebo
- Headquarters Lagos, Nigeria
- Membership Over 120,000 members nationwide
- Reach Nigeria, Africa, Middle East, Europe, UK, Canada, USA
- Publication Charismatic Signs Magazine (Quarterly)
- Mission “Catholic” = Universal — for all people, everywhere
– TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Ready to be part of something greater?
We are indeed "God's arms extended." Join us to keep flying the Lord's banner and wield the sword of the Lord the sword released to the sons and daughters of the Watchman Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement.