Presents: Youth Led Ministry YOUTH PRESENCE MINISTRIES Presents: Youth Led Ministry

Youth Presence Different if every place. Possible in every place.

Why “YOUTH PRESENCE” Presence means the presence of Christ in young people’s lives. Where you go says a lot about who you are. Youth presence is more than a group, programs or activities for young people. Presence is how a young person experiences Christ when he or she encounters you or your congregation. This approach is about how young people can transform your congregation by their presence.

THE LEADERSHIP OF PRESENCE Introduction Attention Teens: What you say, think, feel matters! Your presence makes a difference Fully present and engaged Creating positive presence that is contagious Open and present to others Powerfully present with others Open to the presence of Christ Fully present with your gifts and the gifts of others Youth presence that changes your congregation

Introduction to Creating a Strong Youth Presence The Three Phase Approach Phase One: Creating the Vision Phase Two: Raising up Adult Teams Phase Three: Youth Led Ministry

Raising up Adult Teams

Leadership Training for Adult Youth Leaders

Raising up the gifts of Young People Leadership Training

14 Leadership Skills for Youth How to tell your story and how to listen to others How to express your thought, opinion, or belief – Speaking personally & “I” messages Identifying your gifts and being able to offer them Idea making Utilizing a formula for collaborative leadership The leadership of presence Servant leadership skills Definitions and principles of the Community Model How to begin community at home Circles of Leadership Creating the Sacred Circle Five components for building faith Formulating and expressing what you believe Keys to spiritual leadership http://www.ypministries.com/

Module Three “Connect” The Sacred Circle Definition of Community Power and Decisions Feelings and Concerns Reflection on our life together Communicate with authenticity Deal with difficult issues Welcome and affirm diversity Bridge differences with integrity Relate with compassion and respect

Guidelines for talking with one another Use “I” statements. Speak personally about your experiences and be specific rather than general. Listen to your inner voice. Become aware of when you are moved to speak and when you are not moved to speak. Listen carefully and with respect to what another person is telling you. Do not formulate your response while someone is speaking but wait until the other has completely finished. Be aware of your own barriers, such as prejudices, expectations, ideologies and judgments. Be willing to share your own woundedness. This way you invite others to be vulnerable with you. The ability to share brokenness as well as joys and successes is important. Speak the truth in love for the purpose of building up the body in love.

Models of power and decision making Pyramid or Single Leader Centered Democratic Community (Circular)

Small steps on a sacred journey What’s next?

Small steps on a sacred journey Gather people in your congregation with a passion for youth. Seek where God is leading you (Vision). Plug into the many opportunities of Diocesan Youth Ministry: Raise up adult teams. Empower the leadership of youth. Reach out for help, support and training. Know that youth ministry is different in every place and possible in every place. Your passion for our young people will make a difference.

Many adults waiting for the call based on their passion and gifts Spend time finding adults with a heart for young people. Think outside the box. Train them and support them in raising up the gifts of young people Small steps on a sacred journey

There are amazing young people in your midst Find those young people and raise up their gifts

Want help? E-mail or call Youth Presence Ministries and we will be glad to talk with you about how to support your ministry with young people. A strong youth presence is different in every place and possible in every place. Listen for God’s voice leading where God has called you with young people that surround us. Changing young lives, transforming congregations

Youth Presence Ministries E-mail: jp@ypministries.com Office phone (904) 300-3301 Website: ypministries.com