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Youth Ministry Management Plan (YMMP)

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  • "Where are we going?"
  • "What do we want to see in our young people as a result of our youth ministry?"
  • "What is our strategy for ministry and is it really workable?"
  • "How can we develop a solid team of volunteers who have the same vision?"
  • "How can we move beyond recreation and entertainment to a Christ-centered ministry?"

If these sound somewhat familiar to you, you're asking the right questions. Whether your church is thinking about hiring youth ministry staff or simply wanting to develop a stronger, more effective ministry in your church and community, creating a plan is the first step. Running a ministry without having a vision which is shared by the leadership and congregation is like flying a plane without a destination. (Most likely you will run out of gas while just going in circles.)

For years, the typical process a church used to hire a youth minister was to develop a job description, collect resumes, interview candidates, and hire.
 
What else is needed? We have found that two foundational elements are necessary, yet often missed, to strengthen or create a successful youth ministry program.  The first is a unified vision and plan for the youth ministry.  This plan becomes a tool to judge as to whether potential staff "fit" with the vision of the church for youth ministry.  The second element is committed volunteers to make that plan a reality! 



A surefire way to burn out a youth minister is to expect them to be all and do all.  Successful ministries have a team of people committed to hands-on involvement.

The Youth Ministry Management Plan will help generate that commitment by allowing participants the opportunity to dream and plan together.  A Tentmakers Ministry Consultant can assist your church in developing a solid plan and strengthening your youth ministry - a ministry that leads young people to follow Jesus Christ.

The components of the Youth Ministry Management Plan

Participants develop together:

    * A mission statement
    * Ministry philosophies
    * Long and short-term goals
    * A ministry strategy
    * Accountability and organizational structure
    * Position descriptions
    * Ways to involve volunteers

The benefits to your church include:

    * Unified vision for ministry
    * Increased enthusiasm and volunteer participation
    * Long-term direction and continuity in ministry
    * Purpose and strategy behind each event, program, or activity
    * A working tool to help evaluate the ministry's progress
    * Church members and staff who know and understand their role in ministry
    * Well defined, measurable goals