1. From First Time Visit to Devoted Disciple Dave MaGee – Director of Student Ministries

3. 4 Questions Why Jesus? Why Church? Why our Church? Why our Youth Ministry?

4. Marketing/Advertising How do you first reach that new student? The Journey of a New Student at Resurrection

5. Communicating with Parents

6. Follow-Up: How do you respond/connect after their first visit ? The Journey of a New Student at Resurrection

7. The Journey of a New Student at Resurrection Context What Happens When They First Arrive? Relationships are the attractant

8. Youth Group Sunday School Confirmation Content What happens in the setting?

9. Large Group Weekly Programs Sunday School – Sunday 9:00am-10:15am Confirmation – Sunday 10:30am-12:15pm 6 th -8 th Grade Youth Group – Wednesday – 6:15pm-8:00pm High School Youth Group – Sunday – 5pm- 6:15pm

10. What’s Next???? Small group settings Group Life Retreats Mission Trips

11. We need Volunteers to make all of this happen!

12. Recruiting Volunteers Don’t ask EXPECT EXPECT then EQUIP EQUIP then RELEASE RELEASE then GUIDE GUIDE by ENCOURAGING

13. Equipping Volunteers The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Student Ministries Volunteer Handbook 2015-2016

14. Appreciating Volunteers

15. Student Investment and Ownership of Their Faith – a deeply committed Christian is serving and leading others

16. Becoming Deeply Committed Mac track Serve team Breakfast & Bible Study

17. Becoming Deeply Committed College connections College volunteers Summer internships Future volunteers