Youth Ministry Program Basics | Diane Venzera, LLC

Building a Strong Foundation

You can create a program that is sustainable over the years by building a strong foundation through vision, Unity principles and sound administrative practices. Consider the following when starting a new YFM program or enhancing your existing program.


	Youth & Family Ministry Assessment This YFM Assessment can be used to evaluate your program by determining what is in place and what still needs to be developed.
	Creating the Vision Creating a vision for your YFM program helps to focus the energy so all are working together for a common goal. Start with a Visioning Conversation Then determine your S.M.A.R.T Goals Create a Purpose Statement to focus the energy
	Budgeting & Finances Funding a YFM program is essential as it is part of the ministry as a whole. Financial Considerations for a YFM budget Determining the Salary of a YFM director Establishing a YFM Program Budget
	Policies & Procedures Creating a YFM Program Guide that contains policies and procedures specific to your program will provide clarity and sustainability.

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A Welcoming Presence
You can create a program that is sustainable over the years by building a strong foundation through vision, Unity principles and sound administrative practices. Consider the following when starting a new YFM program or enhancing your existing program. From Parking Lot to Classroom According to Tom Clegg of Church Growth Institute, "When visitors walk through the door, they will decide in 3 to 8 minutes whether they will return." What do people experience in your ministry From the Parking Lot to the Classroom? The Environment Pay attention the the Classroom Environment. Are the spaces clean, updated, and age appropriate? Ushers & Greeters Provide information to your usher and greeter team members so they can address questions new families may have regarding the program. Parents Handbook YFM Program Brochure

A Welcoming Presence

You can create a program that is sustainable over the years by building a strong foundation through vision, Unity principles and sound administrative practices. Consider the following when starting a new YFM program or enhancing your existing program.

From Parking Lot to Classroom

According to Tom Clegg of Church Growth Institute, "When visitors walk through the door, they will decide in 3 to 8 minutes whether they will return." What do people experience in your ministry From the Parking Lot to the Classroom?

The Environment

Pay attention the the Classroom Environment. Are the spaces clean, updated, and age appropriate?

Ushers & Greeters

Provide information to your usher and greeter team members so they can address questions new families may have regarding the program. Parents Handbook YFM Program Brochure

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Recruiting a Team of Volunteers
Have high expectations as people will rise to the bar you have set. People are more likely to volunteer for a program that is clearly defined and offers opportunities for spiritual growth and development. There is no need or lack, only opportunities for accelerated spiritual growth through working with children and teens. Recruiting Ideas People volunteer for lots of different reasons: Why People Volunteer Volunteer Orientation Nurturing Volunteers Building a Team Have Clear Job Descriptions When volunteers clearly understand expectations by providing job descriptions, they are more likely to be willing to volunteer. Teacher Job Description Uniteen Leader Job Description YOU Sponsor Job Description Create an Application Process Having a clear process for becoming a volunteer is an important step in the process. Application Background Check Commitment Form

Recruiting a Team of Volunteers

Have high expectations as people will rise to the bar you have set. People are more likely to volunteer for a program that is clearly defined and offers opportunities for spiritual growth and development. There is no need or lack, only opportunities for accelerated spiritual growth through working with children and teens.

Recruiting Ideas

People volunteer for lots of different reasons:

Have Clear Job Descriptions

When volunteers clearly understand expectations by providing job descriptions, they are more likely to be willing to volunteer.

Create an Application Process

Having a clear process for becoming a volunteer is an important step in the process.