From First Time Visit to Devoted Disciple Dave MaGee – Director of Student Ministries
Why Jesus? Why Church? Why our Church? Why our Youth Ministry? 4 Questions
Marketing/Advertising –How do you first reach that new student The Journey of a New Student at Resurrection
Communicating with Parents
Follow-up – how do you respond/connect after their first visit ? The Journey of a New Student at Resurrection
Context What Happens When They First Arrive? Relationships are the attractant The Journey of a New Student at Resurrection
Youth Group Sunday School Confirmation Content What happens in the setting?
What’s Next???? Small group settings Group Life Retreats Mission Trips
We need Volunteers to make all of this happen!
Recruiting Volunteers Don’t ask EXPECT EXPECT then EQUIP EQUIP then RELEASE RELEASE then GUIDE GUIDE by ENCOURAGING
Equipping Volunteers The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Student Ministries Volunteer Handbook
Appreciating Volunteers
Student Investment and Ownership of Their Faith – a deeply committed Christian is serving and leading others
Mac track Beta leadership Serve team Becoming Deeply Committed
College connections College volunteers Summer internships Future volunteers Becoming Deeply Committed