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​Philosophical Framework:
-Youth Ministry is developmental.
It takes into consideration the developmental stages youth are experiencing. It also
takes into account the process of faith development, and emotional maturity that
youth are experiencing. (Therefore in counseling youth, not every one of their
problems is primarily a spiritual problem.)
-Youth Ministry is Holistic.
It takes into consideration all the needs of youth, physical, emotional, intellectual,
relational, and spiritual. Our programming must address all of these aspects of their
lives.
-Youth Ministry is Cross Cultural Ministry:
If missionaries require training to penetrate a foreign culture and develop indigenous
ministries then youth deserve the same respect. Society is changing rapidly.
Paradigms shift at an increasing rate. The result is a greater distance between the
generations than in the past. To remain relevant, youth ministers must develop
ministries that use the best of missiological principles and strategies or just be
content to work with the youth who have been enculturated into the Christian
subculture through their upbringing. (This will result in a strategy that says. ‘ we are
only concerned with holding on to the ones we have -not those who are
unchurched.’)
-Youth Ministry is Cause Oriented
 Youth are motivated by causes. We lose our most capable youth by catering to those
who only want to be entertained. Youth will commit themselves to causes that they
believe in. Youth groups that are not involved or lack vision, will not inspire youth.
"We lose kids not because we make serving Jesus too difficult but because we make
it too easy." (Campolo) Teens don’t feel as great a need to read the Bible or pray if
they are not actively involved in a ministry that demands prayer and sharing the
word.
-Youth Ministry Recognizes Diversity:
There is no such thing as a single youth culture. Youth segregate themselves by their
music interest (grunge, hip hop, reggae rap, gansta rap, jazz fusion, heavy metal, acid
rock...); their sports interests -skateboarders, the football team; or hobbies, video
arcade, doing drugs, etc. Their is no such thing as a ‘typical’ youth. The challenge to
youth ministry is to learn how to reach and disciple ever different segment of youth
population in the same way that Jesus was able to minister to zealots, fisherman,
outcasts, and intellectuals. Our outreach efforts cannot only be to one type of youth
that we feel comfortable around. 

1. How will I know if I am "successful"
2. How will I explain my approach to parents and church leaders
3. How will I respond to other ministries
4. Why am I doing what I am doing? 

​I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:10-14 

​Seven Themes of Comprehensive Youth Ministry

A. Developmentally Appropriate Effective ministry responds to the developmental growth of adolescents by developing programs and strategies that are age-appropriate and strategically focused to contribute to the positive development of youth.
B. Family Friendly Effective ministry recognizes the family as an important setting for ministry and provides links between the programs of youth ministry and the family home through the sharing of information, inclusive programs, and resources.
C. Intergenerational Effective ministry utilizes the intergenerational parish community by developing shared programs and by connecting youth to adults in the community.
D. Multicultural Effective ministry provides ministry to youth in the context of their culture and ethnic heritage. Effective ministry also promotes cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
E. Community-wide Collaboration Effective ministry promotes collaboration with leaders, agencies, and congregations in the wider community. This collaboration includes sharing information, sponsoring programs, and developing advocacy efforts.
F. Leadership Effective ministry mobilizes the people of the faith community to become involved in youth ministry efforts by providing for diverse roles and commitments for adults and youth.
G. Flexible and Adaptable Programming Effective ministry provides flexible and adaptable program structures and ministry responses to address the variety of youth and families in our communities.

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Education Class Schedules

Youth Sunday School

Elementary Sunday School

Prayer -> Pledge -> Song -> Lesson -> Conclusion ->
​Closing Prayer

Prayer -> Pledge -> Song -> Lesson -> Conclusion ->
​Closing Prayer

Children's Church

Children's Bible Study

Prayer -> Pledge -> Song of Praise -> Lesson -> Song of Worship -> Conclusion -> Closing Prayer

Prayer -> Pledge -> Workshop -> Lesson Review -> Conclusion -> Closing Prayer

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All Bible Classes 

Class Schedule: 

All bible classes will use the same program:
​Prayer -> Pledge -> Song -> Lesson -> Conclusion ->
​Closing Prayer

Sunday school: Sundays from 10am to 10:30am
Children's Church: 11:45 - 12:15
Pre-Youth Bible Class: Mondays and Fridays 4:30 - 4:45
Teen Bible Class: Tuesdays And Thursdays 4:30 - 4:45
Children's Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7pm
Christian Youth Fellowship: 2nd Saturdays At 5pm

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​Key Leadership Principles

1.  The Ten Minute Rule The atmosphere must be set in the room ten minutes before the first student arrives. This means that the lighting, music, activities, prayers, chairs, are all in place, and the leaders are prepared to meet with students. Each student should be greeted as soon as they step on the property. Students who arrive early should be blessed for doing so, not penalized for showing up early by having to set up chairs or put up with chaos, or ignored as leaders chat with one another.
2. The Scatter Principle "Like Salt out of the salt shaker" It is always a lot easier to hang out with your friends, or fellowship with other leaders. The Scatter Principle demands that we infiltrate the ranks. We sit with the kids and not with each other. During worship, refreshments, or sports no two leaders should be together. Leaders are cannot become spectator we must be participants. The temptation to hang out at the back where we feel comfortable maybe very real. Boldness may be required to move out and get a seat.
3. The Wal-Mart Law(also known as the ten foot rule) Rumor has it that the original law for Wal-Mart employees was that any shopper within a ten foot radius of a worker had to receive a warm smile and be asked if they could be assisted in any way. Applied to our group every leader should make an effort to greet every teen with warm and sensitivity. Some team members will need to be in the halls. Plan to Protect The key ingredient here is that all adult leaders must take the plan to protect. One rule of thumb with the plan is that no leader is alone with minor, in a car, room, or almost any place without written permission. Many of the students are aware of this, but not all of them. Do not leave situations up to the discretion of the student.  
4. The Team Ethic "United we stand, divided we fall and if we ever have our backs against the wall, we'll be together .." -some song from the seventies When we succeed, we succeed together -when we fail… We have different roles but everyone's role is just as important. If anyone is away we all suffer. It is essential that we are all there. Synergy happens on a good team, that is, the group is better than the sum of the parts. We can accomplish much more as a group than as a collection of individuals. (Join the Borg be assimilated!)
5. The High Road Rule Complaints and criticism, sarcastic responses, and cutting comments kill the morale in a group faster than a bout of the Hong Kong flu! We must determine to take the high road at all times. My blood type is B+ (be positive) That is the high road to good morale. If it rains on a trip don't mention the rain. If someone drops the ball don't mention it. Don't judge, don't condemn, don't rebuke. There are times for these things, but they are not Wednesday or Sunday. 
6. The Law of Expectations "We can count the apples on a tree. God can count the apples in a seed." Studies in education have proven that students live up (or down) to the expectations that their teachers have of them. Labeling kids is so negative because it limits their potential, in our minds and in reality. Remember we were created in the image of God. We are his offspring -that should raise our expectations somewhat. Also don't underestimate God's incredible transformational power in our lives. Don't limit what God can do in their lives or yours. 

RULE NUMBER ONE

Create Your Own Unique Style and 

Show it Off to the World

27 Lord, you are my Light and my Savior,
    so why should I be afraid of anyone?
The Lord is where my life is safe,
    so I will be afraid of no one!
2 Evil people might attack me.
    They might try to destroy my body.
Yes, my enemies might attack me and try to destroy me,
    but they will stumble and fall.
3 Even if an army surrounds me, I will not be afraid.
    Even if people attack me in war, I will trust in the Lord.
4 I ask only one thing from the Lord.
    This is what I want most:
Let me live in the Lord’s house all my life,
    enjoying the Lord’s beauty
    and spending time in his palace.[a]
5 He will protect me when I am in danger.
    He will hide me in his tent.[b]
    He will take me up to his place of safety.
6 If he will help me defeat the enemies around me,
    I will offer sacrifices in his tent with shouts of joy.
    I will sing and play songs to honor the Lord.
7 Lord, hear my voice.
    Be kind and answer me.
8 My heart told me to come to you, Lord,
    so I am coming to ask for your help.
9 Don’t turn away from me.
    Don’t be angry with your servant.
    You are the only one who can help me.
My God, don’t leave me all alone.
    You are my Savior.
10 Even if my mother and father leave me,
    the Lord will take me in.
11 I have enemies, Lord, so teach me your ways.
    Show me the right way to live.
12 My enemies have attacked me.
    They have told lies about me and have tried to hurt me.
13 But I really believe
    that I will see the Lord’s goodness before I die.[c]
14 Wait for the Lord’s help.
    Be strong and brave,
    and wait for the Lord’s help.

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