Homework from Session Three to be completed and brought with you to Session Four
- Youth Minister and each Core-team member complete the Self-Assessment resource.
- Once the team has completed the Self-Assessment share it with your pastor, DRE, YM Coordinator (unless you are the YM Coor.) and one other person.
The below resources should be reviewed before attending your small group meeting for session three to have fruitful conversation and learning.
Reading:
Duffy Robbins Youth Ministry Nuts & Bolts: Chapter 1
Duffy Robbins Youth Ministry Nuts & Bolts: Chapter 4
Developing a Strategic Plan (article link)
Sample Strategic Plan for Youth Ministry
Budgeting has the Word "Budge" in it.
Four Calendars of Youth Ministry (Lifeteen)
Planning Our Youth Ministry Calendar
Biblical Fundraising is a Spiritual Ministry (Youth for Christ Int.)
Balancing your Youth Ministry Budget (YMLink.org)
Code of Pastoral Conduct Dec 2017 Revision
Videos:
Resource:
Diocesan Policies: SCD Training and Resources
Duffy Robbins Youth Ministry Nuts & Bolts: Chapter 9
Session 4 Homework
Homework for Session Four to be completed and brought with you to Session Five
- Complete the following assessment.
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Create a mission statement for your ministry, with at least three goals, and develop the outline of a strategic plan for the ministry. You will turn this in by Session 5's meeting.
*Bonus: use your mission statement and strategic plan, incorporating the best practices from the readings, to create a planning calendar for the 2020-2021 ministry year.
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- Once the team has completed the Self-Assessment share it with your pastor, DRE, YM Coordinator (unless you are the YM Coor.) and one other person.