Effective Committee Training Steve McIlvain YOUNG LIFE

CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE COMMITTEES 1.Are built on the right foundation 2.Have goals and action plans for success 3.Are structured to accomplish goals and plans and support the ministry 4.Ensure adequate financial support 5.Understand authority and decision making in YL 6.Plan and hold effective meetings 7.Appreciate, celebrate, and say thanks 8.Evaluate themselves

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE How a local Young Life committee organizes itself to accomplish the goals and action plans of the ministry

DETERMINING STRUCTURE FACTORS TO CONSIDER Does an urban ministry have different committee structural needs? Does the area have one high school or more than one high school? What type of committee structure is needed in a small town? Are there special program needs?

TRADITIONAL STRUCTURE COMMITTEE

TRADITIONAL STRUCTURE WITH SUBCOMMITTEES Banquet SUB- COMMITTEE Prayer SUB- COMMITTEE Staff Care SUB- COMMITTEE Golf SUB- COMMITTEE

TRADITIONAL COMMITTEE TDS LEADERSHIP TEAM TRADITIONAL COMMITTEE TDS LEADERSHIP TEAM

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BETTER GIFT UTILIZATION Benefits: Tighter focus on responsibilities. Maximize spiritual gifts. More resources Involve more adults Challenges: Communication! Confusing to the community (& us!) More staff time?

TRADITIONAL COMMITTEE DESCRIPTORS TRADITIONAL COMMITTEE Membership: Process-Oriented, Detailed (Sustainers) Responsibilities: Prayer Support, Leader Care, Communications, Support TDS and Fundraising Efforts Meetings: Monthly Language of Systems Meet at Night

TDS LEADERSHIP TEAM DESCRIPTORS TDS LEADERSHIP TEAM Membership: Small/Medium-Sized Business Owners (Entrepreneurial) Responsibilities: Develop Budget, Monitor Budget, Implement TDS, Fundraising Events Meetings: Infrequent Meetings Language of Money Breakfast or Lunch

TRADITIONAL COMMITTEE/ TDS LEADERSHIP TEAM TRADITIONAL COMMITTEE/ TDS LEADERSHIP TEAM TRADITIONAL COMMITTEE TDS LEADERSHIP TEAM BANQUET Food, Set-up, Registration, Decorations, Table Hosts, Clean-up Corporate/Table Sponsors, Ask, Money Collection and Analysis