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Mid-Fairfield County Young Life. Who We Are What We Do Internal Document. Core Values. Jesus Christ and a growing relationship with Him Matthew 6:33, John 15:5 Great Commission to make disciples Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15, John 17:18 God’s Word
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Mid-Fairfield County Young Life Who We Are What We Do Internal Document
Core Values • Jesus Christ and a growing relationship with Him Matthew 6:33, John 15:5 • Great Commission to make disciples Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15, John 17:18 • God’s Word Matthew 7:24, Joshua 1:8, 2 Timothy 3:16 • Prayer Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16 • Mission-based, life-sharing, edifying fellowship Acts 2:42-47 • Faithful stewardship Genesis 1
Vision Young Life’s vision is to be a community of Christ-centered people growing in their love for God and for others. We will achieve this vision and our mission of introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith by functioning as the Body of Christ. Acts 2:42-47
Vision-Stretch Goal Every adolescent will have the opportunity to meet Jesus Christ and follow him.
Mission Statement Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith
Our Methods • Praying for adolescents • Building lifelong friendships with them • Providing information about Jesus Christ in a non-threatening and respectful way • Helping adolescents consider a personal decision about Jesus Christ • Accepting them regardless of their decision • Facilitating growth in their love for God and others • Increasing their knowledge of the Scriptures • Enhancing their ability to share their faith • Encouraging them to be actively involved in a local church • Working as a like -minded team of volunteer leaders, committee members, donors, and staff
Primary Purposes We will… I. Lead Spiritually II. Develop a healthy Young Life areas III. Run dynamic Young Life kid ministry
We will lead spiritually by… • Feeding Ourselves Spiritually • Modeling the character of Christ • Praying • Honoring God’s Word • Loving others
Spiritual Leadership Feeding Ourselves Spiritually • Daily devotional • Daily prayer • Church involvement • Spiritual mentors • Fellowship • Sabbath/Rest • Young Life training
Spiritual Leadership Modeling the Character of Christ • Obedience • Grace • Integrity • Courage • Discipline • Humility • Servant leadership • Vision-casting • Mission-mindset
Spiritual Leadership Praying • Personal Prayer Lives • Area Prayer Strategy Honoring God’s Word • Biblical frameworks/principles/values • Studying, meditation, and memorization • Proclaiming God’s truth in action and word Loving Others • Seeking and living with the lost • Encouraging, edifying, and serving the body of Christ
We will manage a healthy Young Life Area by… • Growing Healthy Staff • Developing Volunteer Team • Administrating Efficiently • Raising Sufficient Funds
Area Management Growing Healthy Staff • On-going training • Team Paradigm • Committee Care • Regional Support Developing Volunteer Team • Committee • Friends of YL & Boosters • Leaders • Church/Community Relations
Area Management Administrating Efficiently • Faithful planning • Purposeful delegation • Clear communication Raising Sufficient Funds • Taking Donors Seriously Strategy • Banquet/Golf/Fundraising Events • Faithful Stewardship
We will run dynamic Young Life kid ministry by… • Building Relationships/Contact Ministry • Running Young Life (High School Program) • Running WyldLife (Middle School Program)
Kid Ministry Building Relationships/Contact Ministry • On-campus presence • Community involvement • Life-on-life Running Young Life (High School Program) • Club • Camping • Campaigners • Church • Discipleship venues
Kid Ministry Running WyldLife (Middle School Program) • Club and Events • Camping • Cabin Time • Church • Discipleship Venues