Youth & Young Adult (YYA - ages 13-26): the primary focus is to train and encourage young songwriters, directors, musicians and singers to utilize their God-given talents to his glory. Additional activities include a Bible quiz, banquet with a fashion show, debutantes, and an outing. Trophies are also given for song of the year and director of the year. Thursday at the convention is the youth and young adult department's evening. It begins with the debutantes walk followed by a concert featuring original compositions from within the department.