YoungLives Handbook - Flipbook - Page 3
Table of Contents
How to Use this Handbook
Welcome Letter
An Introduction to Young Life and YoungLives
ESSENTIAL 1: Prayer and Research
Prayer
Research
ESSENTIAL 2: YoungLives Ministry Structure
Within an Existing Ministry
As a Stand-Alone Ministry
Ministry Supervision and Training
ESSENTIAL 3: Finding the Right Leader
Characteristics of a YoungLives Coordinator
Onboarding Process
Training Guidelines
ESSENTIAL 4: Funding
Avenues of Financial Support
ESSENTIAL 5: Church and Community Collaboration
Building Church Relationships
Forming Community Connections
ESSENTIAL 6: Your Volunteer Team
Recruiting Volunteers
Training and Equipping Volunteers
Retaining Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunities
ESSENTIAL 7: Contact Work with Teen Parents
Three Levels of Contact Work
Meeting Teen Parents
ESSENTIAL 8: Club
YoungLives Club Elements
Distinctive YoungLives Club Elements
ESSENTIAL 9: Camp
Characteristics of YoungLives Camping
School Season Weekend Camps and Day Camps
Fundraising for Camp
Camp Follow-up
ESSENTIAL 10: Discipleship of Teen Parents
Discipleship Values
Discipleship Methods
Next Steps
Conclusion
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