Section 3: What kind of ministry are you trying to start?
A. State up to, but not exceeding, eight core values of your new ministry.
I believe that core values are important and vital to the ministry; I also think that the people in the youth group should be able to form the core values. I would like to have the youth help in picking core values that are important to them once the ministry has grown.
1. Christ centered
2. Friendly and warm atmosphere
3. Safe place
4. Having fun
5. United
6. Authentic and genuine
7. Respecting others
8. Loving people as Christ loved us
B. State and expand your mission statement.
The mission statement for this youth ministry is something that will guide and direct the ministry as a reminder of the values and goals that it is built on. I want the mission statement to be something simple and easily understood, and also something attainable. Youth are in need of a place to hang out and a good atmosphere and teaching, youth need encouragement, fun and help. Helping youth to feel Christ’s love and finding friendship would be something important and stated in the mission. Mission Statement:
Demonstrating Christ to searching youth in a fulfilling and energetic way; while promoting unity, friendship, Biblical values, and fun.
C. What style of ministry will this be? What "model" will you use?
This youth ministry would be aimed toward contemporary modern Christianity. Using models of many youth groups to fit the areas needs and the youth’s interests would be important. I would really aim toward something contemporary that was open and relaxed. I would use examples from RealLife youth group from Glad Tidings, Reading, PA.; I like the look and style of there ministry. I also would model the ministry after RealLife’s small groups once the ministry grew. I would like to use sports and outside activities to draw youth in a non-threatening way. I would follow different aspects of the models given by pastors who were interviewed such as Dan Miller, Jason Lamer, Brian Knorr, and Courtney Bancroft. I also like a lot of the things from Rob Bell and would incorporate some of his ideas into the ministry. I also have heard many great things from youth retreats and seminars that I have attended relating to youth. I want to reach youth with more traditional services that incorporate multimedia and a variety of aids. I also want to have after school programs including, sports teams, small groups, tutoring, and other activities. Reaching youth will take a commitment and the model of the ministry will have to adjust and change to fit the youth, the area, and the needs of the people. No model can be perfected and always evaluating motives, health, and direction will be important.
D. Draw your ministry flow chart as you’re presently envision it.
E. Describe your ideal launch team.
Launch teams are vital to the health and success of the ministry. As well as a launch team as building or location is also key. The ideal launch team would have to fit into the characteristics and values that are stated in the church and in the youth ministry itself. Commitment and love for the ministry would be important and something I would look for in a leader or teammate. An ideal team member would work together to accomplish goals, would be established in prayer, would be creative, energetic, and loving. I think that younger adults are able to reach and relate to youth easily, but I also think that older members with experience and wisdom would be an important part of the team. The best team would be a core group of unified leaders aiming toward helping youth and accomplishing common goals in the community.
A. State up to, but not exceeding, eight core values of your new ministry.
I believe that core values are important and vital to the ministry; I also think that the people in the youth group should be able to form the core values. I would like to have the youth help in picking core values that are important to them once the ministry has grown.
1. Christ centered
2. Friendly and warm atmosphere
3. Safe place
4. Having fun
5. United
6. Authentic and genuine
7. Respecting others
8. Loving people as Christ loved us
B. State and expand your mission statement.
The mission statement for this youth ministry is something that will guide and direct the ministry as a reminder of the values and goals that it is built on. I want the mission statement to be something simple and easily understood, and also something attainable. Youth are in need of a place to hang out and a good atmosphere and teaching, youth need encouragement, fun and help. Helping youth to feel Christ’s love and finding friendship would be something important and stated in the mission. Mission Statement:
Demonstrating Christ to searching youth in a fulfilling and energetic way; while promoting unity, friendship, Biblical values, and fun.
C. What style of ministry will this be? What "model" will you use?
This youth ministry would be aimed toward contemporary modern Christianity. Using models of many youth groups to fit the areas needs and the youth’s interests would be important. I would really aim toward something contemporary that was open and relaxed. I would use examples from RealLife youth group from Glad Tidings, Reading, PA.; I like the look and style of there ministry. I also would model the ministry after RealLife’s small groups once the ministry grew. I would like to use sports and outside activities to draw youth in a non-threatening way. I would follow different aspects of the models given by pastors who were interviewed such as Dan Miller, Jason Lamer, Brian Knorr, and Courtney Bancroft. I also like a lot of the things from Rob Bell and would incorporate some of his ideas into the ministry. I also have heard many great things from youth retreats and seminars that I have attended relating to youth. I want to reach youth with more traditional services that incorporate multimedia and a variety of aids. I also want to have after school programs including, sports teams, small groups, tutoring, and other activities. Reaching youth will take a commitment and the model of the ministry will have to adjust and change to fit the youth, the area, and the needs of the people. No model can be perfected and always evaluating motives, health, and direction will be important.
D. Draw your ministry flow chart as you’re presently envision it.
E. Describe your ideal launch team.
Launch teams are vital to the health and success of the ministry. As well as a launch team as building or location is also key. The ideal launch team would have to fit into the characteristics and values that are stated in the church and in the youth ministry itself. Commitment and love for the ministry would be important and something I would look for in a leader or teammate. An ideal team member would work together to accomplish goals, would be established in prayer, would be creative, energetic, and loving. I think that younger adults are able to reach and relate to youth easily, but I also think that older members with experience and wisdom would be an important part of the team. The best team would be a core group of unified leaders aiming toward helping youth and accomplishing common goals in the community.
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