Going All Out for Kids in Posey County

The Young Life Mission Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. The Young Life mission is introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.

We are OUT THERE in the world of kids. Young Life is not a facility-based ministry — we don’t ask kids to come to us, rather we practice incarnational ministry as Jesus did. We go to kids on their turff to build authentic relationships with them.

Contact Work Building bridges of authentic relationships Young Life Leaders: Wyldlife Leaders: Rachel and Zach Smith Kevin and Annette Slygh Evan Slygh John Holbrook Summer Oeth Jeff and Kelli Freeman Jamie Cornaire Jennifer Green Mary Raben Gabby Kempf Jonathan Powell Jason Woods Chris Knopf Dan Green Chad Howard Sarah O’Danial Holly Anspaugh Capernaum Leaders: Lisa Sellers Keith Oeth authentic relationships In Young Life, we give kids the first word. We don’t start with a program, rather we go into their lives with open ears and listen. We call this deliberate step into the world of kids “contact work.” It’s a time for learning names and hearing stories (some of which will break your heart), building bridges of authentic friendship. In Young Life, we call this "earning the right to be heard" as kids really don’t care what you know until they know you care for them. Kids are dramatically impacted when caring adults come alongside them, caring about their joys, triumphs, heartaches and setbacks, and sharing God’s love with them. Because their leader believes in them, they begin to see that their lives have great worth, meaning and purpose. “Earning the right to be heard.”

We invite kids to experience the BEST! INVITING in all that we do. We invite kids to experience the BEST! In Young Life, we strive for excellence and exceed expectations. We treat kids like honored guests whether it's at club, at camp or Campaigners. It may be club — the best night of a kid’s week; or camp — the best week of their life; or just the invitation to spend time with a leader who has become their friend. But before the party ends, we share a simple message about God’s love for them. After all, that’s what the celebration is all about.

The best night of the week. Club The best night of the week. What is it about Young Life club that makes it the best night of the week for thousands of kids every week? We like to think of it as a “party with a purpose.” It’s controlled chaos that’s almost impossible to describe, but kids know it when they see it.

The best week of their life. Camp The best week of their life. Kids consistently tell us that Young Life camp is the best week of their life. That’s a rousing (and unsolicited) endorsement! But how else would you describe a week where deep relationships are forged in the midst of mind-boggling fun and where you experience and listen to what we believe is the greatest love story ever told?

We witness CHANGED LIVES as kids meet Christ. We believe that every adolescent deserves a chance to consider the Christian faith in terms they understand from people they trust. We encourage those who want to grow in their faith to not only explore it in study but we also encourage them to deepen it in service, share it in leadership and celebrate it in a church of their choosing.

The best life has to offer. Campaigners The best life has to offer. In Young Life, we offer opportunities for spiritual growth. For those who want to learn more or to grow in their faith, we gather weekly at Bible studies, called “Campaigners,” to encourage their personal and spiritual growth. We invite kids to actively follow Jesus Christ — and we’re with them for the long haul to help them take those steps of faith with unconditional love.

A FIRM FOUNDATION Established. A world-class organization dedicated to effective ministry. Since 1941, Young Life has been making a difference in the lives of kids around the world because we are invited and supported by adults who care about kids in their community. Our staff and volunteer leaders are trained in time-tested methods of relating with adolescents, and they are equipped by a world-class organization dedicated to effective ministry. Young Life is in more than 50 countries, reaching nearly one million kids each year with the life-changing message of Godls love for them. Making a difference since 1941.

Committee Adults who care deeply about kids. Charles and Beth Walter Bill and Judy Thompson Kevin and Annette Slygh Marc and Debbie Whitfield Fran Wood Andy and Becky Weintraut Brett and Trudy Stock Kay Kilgore Rick and Lisa Sellers Jason and Carrie Farrar Eddie and Julie Koester Young Life is making a difference in the lives of kids because we are supported by adults who care about kids in their community. In each community the local “committee,” comprised of parents, Young Life alumni and civic leaders, provides a foundation of financial, administrative and moral support for the local Young Life team.

Four Areas of Focus for Young Life PoseyCounty … We have four distinct areas of focus for Smith County Young Life …

We will inform, involve and equip adults to take ownership in the ministry of Posey County Young Life. 2. With prayerful dependence on God, we will train people to be spiritually healthy and to do healthy ministry. We will inform, involve and equip adults to take ownership in the ministry of Smith County Young Life.

3. We will be sustainable with plans for succession. 4. We will stabilize area finances and raise funds for growth.

More Than Numbers …

Goals for the 2016-2017 School Year 4 schools 1,000 kids known by name 100 kids at club 30 kids at Campaigners 100 kids going to camp $114,000 budget Sample goals – replace with your own.

Young Life Presently … Mt. Vernon Wyldlife Middle School North Posey Wyldlife Middle School Mt. Vernon Young Life High School North Posey Young Life High School Mt. Vernon Capernaum High School North Posey Capernaum High School Sample explanation of activity at each School – replace with your own.

And in the Years to Come … Start Young Lives Sample explanation of hopes for schools in the future – replace with your own.

We invite you to join our team …

Opportunities in Our Area: Prayer Support Volunteer Leader Leadership Support Group Area Committee Donor Sample Explanation of Each Opportunity: Join our prayer warriors who diligently pray for the ministry of Young Life and kids. Sign up for the monthly e-mail prayer update. Join a volunteer leadership team. Spend time weekly developing relationships with middle school, high school or college students. Join a team of caregivers that surrounds a particular school’s leadership team with support, love and prayer. Join the community supporters who encourage and love the staff and volunteers, as well as provide leadership in fundraising and ministry development. ♦ Join with those who support the ministry with financial gifts.

Financial Goal: TOTAL $114,000 Salary, Benefits, Taxes $63,000 Regional and Missionwide Services $17,100 Office and Program Expenses $7,200 Fundraising $8,700 Future Growth $1,000 Camp Scholarships $17,000 TOTAL $114,000 Sample Financial Goal – replace with your own information. Note regarding missionwide services: The organizational structure of Young Life provides services and supervision through our Service Center in Colorado Springs. These services include donation receipting, accounting, payroll, personnel, insurance, corporate communications, legal and government reporting.

Giving Plan: 406 donors = $114,000 2 donors at $10,000 = $20,000 = $18,000 5 donors at $2,000 = $10,000 20 donors at $500 80 donors at $250 120 donors at $100 = $12,000 100 donors at <$100 = $4,000 406 donors = $114,000 Sample Giving Plan – replace with your own information. Note: It’s important for you to know that Young Life is a charter member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) and has maintained that membership through a yearly review of its compliance with the ECFA’s standards.

What were you made for? So as you experience Young Life, we hope you will decide that you were made to get involved. We invite you to join our team and fill out the commitment card in front of you …