Mid-Fairfield County Young Life Who We Are What We Do Internal Document

Core Values Jesus Christ and a growing relationship with Him Matthew 6:33, John 15:5 Great Commission to make disciples Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15, John 17:18 God’s Word Matthew 7:24, Joshua 1:8, 2 Timothy 3:16 Prayer Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Mission-based, life-sharing, edifying fellowship Acts 2:42-47 Faithful stewardship Genesis 1

Vision Young Life’s vision is to be a community of Christ-centered people growing in their love for God and for others. We will achieve this vision and our mission of introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith by functioning as the Body of Christ. Acts 2:42-47

Vision-Stretch Goal Every adolescent will have the opportunity to meet Jesus Christ and follow him.

Mission Statement Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith

Our Methods Praying for adolescents Building lifelong friendships with them Providing information about Jesus Christ in a non-threatening and respectful way Helping adolescents consider a personal decision about Jesus Christ Accepting them regardless of their decision Facilitating growth in their love for God and others Increasing their knowledge of the Scriptures Enhancing their ability to share their faith Encouraging them to be actively involved in a local church Working as a like -minded team of volunteer leaders, committee members, donors, and staff

Primary Purposes We will… I. Lead Spiritually II. Develop a healthy Young Life areas III. Run dynamic Young Life kid ministry

We will lead spiritually by… Feeding Ourselves Spiritually Modeling the character of Christ Praying Honoring God’s Word Loving others

Spiritual Leadership Feeding Ourselves Spiritually Daily devotional Daily prayer Church involvement Spiritual mentors Fellowship Sabbath/Rest Young Life training

Spiritual Leadership Modeling the Character of Christ Obedience Grace Integrity Courage Discipline Humility Servant leadership Vision-casting Mission-mindset

Spiritual Leadership Praying Personal Prayer Lives Area Prayer Strategy Honoring God’s Word Biblical frameworks/principles/values Studying, meditation, and memorization Proclaiming God’s truth in action and word Loving Others Seeking and living with the lost Encouraging, edifying, and serving the body of Christ

We will manage a healthy Young Life Area by… Growing Healthy Staff Developing Volunteer Team Administrating Efficiently Raising Sufficient Funds

Area Management Growing Healthy Staff On-going training Team Paradigm Committee Care Regional Support Developing Volunteer Team Committee Friends of YL & Boosters Leaders Church/Community Relations

Area Management Administrating Efficiently Faithful planning Purposeful delegation Clear communication Raising Sufficient Funds Taking Donors Seriously Strategy Banquet/Golf/Fundraising Events Faithful Stewardship

We will run dynamic Young Life kid ministry by… Building Relationships/Contact Ministry Running Young Life (High School Program) Running WyldLife (Middle School Program)

Kid Ministry Building Relationships/Contact Ministry On-campus presence Community involvement Life-on-life Running Young Life (High School Program) Club Camping Campaigners Church Discipleship venues

Kid Ministry Running WyldLife (Middle School Program) Club and Events Camping Cabin Time Church Discipleship Venues