1. Regional Youth Ministry A New Initiative

2. Congregational Youth Ministry Concerns Small number of participants Some churches without leaders Leaders asking for training Limited resources

3. Regional Youth Ministry as a possible response Turns small numbers of participants to larger numbers Mentors congregational leaders Offers theology, action and ministry

4. Why Regional Youth Ministry A form of sustainable youth ministry Happens locally Various formats and relationships It transforms youth Responsibility of the entire church

5. Proposed Regional Youth Ministry Purpose Builds relationships Gathers area groups Offers spiritual growth Empowers and encourages leaders

6. Regional Youth Ministry Financials Cost: up to $32,000 per year (includes salary, materials, etc.) Seeking funding from: St. John's United Church Alliston Foundation Northern Waters Kleinburg Youth Fund United Church of Canada Vision Fund United Church of Canada New Ministries Fund Participating Congregations

7. Regional Youth Ministry Potential Participants Mono Mills, Ajala & Hockley Tottenham & Rich Hill New Lowell, Avening & St. John's Shelburne & Primrose Cookstown-Thornton Alliston Orangeville Palgrave Bolton Camilla Bond Head *Noting that a congregation not listed above that wishes to participate will not be excluded

8. Regional Youth Ministry Filling a need within The United Church of Canada The Presbytery The local churches

9. We can grow small groups...

10. into larger groups or...

11. or even larger yet...