YoungLives Handbook - Flipbook - Page 10
RESEARCH
The second part of this Essential involves gathering data on the demographics, needs, and
available programs for YoungLives both nationally and within your local community.
Understanding national trends and local specifics about teen parents, including how many are in
your area and how to connect with them, will sharpen your focus as you begin direct ministry
efforts. While the goal may be to reach every teen parent in your community, establishing a clear
and focused target audience creates a strong foundation upon which to build your ministry work.
This Readiness Rubric gives you a framework to determine how ready you and your co-laborers are
for starting a YoungLives ministry. Click on the link above or the image below to access a copy of the
full and complete rubric.
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