Director's Report - Spring 2011

director’s report may, 2011

rev. todd buegler

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elca youth ministry network - director’s report

may, 2011

Dear friends and colleagues, Greetings! Welcome! This continues to be a great time to be the Network. . Table of Contents: 1. The Box Scores 2. Extravaganza 2011 3. Extravaganza 2012 4. Future Extravaganzas 5. MartinsList 6. 3rdTuesday Conversations 7. Financial Report 8. Audit in 2011-2012 9. Budget 2011-2012 10. 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering 11. Standards and Guidelines: Professionals 12. Standards and Guidelines: Volunteers 13. Standards and Guidelines: Congregations 14. New Member Orientations 15. Upcoming Board Meetings 1. The Box Scores As expected, our membership numbers have bounced, from a low of 460 last May, past 551 in October and as of this writing we sit at 609. 2. Extravaganza 2011 Extravaganza „11 is in the history books! Overall, we had a tremendous event. The E-Team spent a great deal of time going through the evaluations from the event. We had a great response of evaluations, and they were overwhelmingly positive. A stronger emphasis on „hospitality‟ this past year really yielded positive responses in the evaluations. The total and complete evaluation report (that the team looked at) is 44 pages long. I have created a shorter (4 page) executive summary, which is attached as an appendix to this report. If anyone would like to see the full report, just let me know. I‟d be glad to send it to you. 3. Extravaganza 2012

The team is deep into the planning stages for E12, and around the time we meet, the first “save the date” postcard will be in the mail. We are again partnering with the ELCA Youth Gathering in linking meetings together. The team leaders, and then coaches and coordinators will be meeting on the front-end of the Extravaganza. I am excited about the theme, “Go.” I think that it is a great theme,

especially for where we are within the life of the church right now. There is great uncertainty about the future. Our foci will be: the promises of god; operating from a theology of abundance (strengths) rather than scarcity and; the courage to follow God‟s call and to overcome our fears.

Date: Membership:

October, 2005 676

October, 2006 562

October, 2007 647

October, 2008 716

October, 2009 603

October, 2010 551

January, 2011 615

May, 2011 609

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4. Future Extravaganzas Extravaganza „12 is booked at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown New Orleans, where we have been twice before. Extravaganza „13 is also a “repeat site” to the Hyatt in Orange County, California. My hope is that by the time we meet, we will have a completed and signed contract for Extravaganza 2014. My goal is to have 2015 signed in June. 5. MartinsList.org In February, I told you about MartinsList, a new resource we had hoped to launch that was a “resource sharing” site. This site went live in early April, and the response has been very, very positive. People have really appreciated having access to materials created by peers. To date, we have 42 resources that have been uploaded to the site, and the traffic level has been very high. Our next step will be the creating of a team of people to handle the ongoing operation and maintenance of the site. My hope is to have this team in place by the end of the summer. 6. 3rdTuesday Conversation

The first year of 3TC is almost complete, and we are very pleased with how it has gone. This year we transitioned from a straightforward conference call into our new Webinar format, which has been a great switch. It took us a couple of months to work out the technical glitches, but we have been really please with how it has gone. And we now have a „library‟ of webinars from our guest speakers archived and available for our membership to use.

The team is working on topics for the „11-‟12 year and will be doing an “end of the season” email evaluation to everyone who participated in a 3TC call this past year. 7. Financial Report I will have financial updates to hand out to you when we are present together in Chicago. Normally I include them as an appendix to this report. However, (to be honest) I forgot to request them from our treasurer in time tfor them to be prepared for my sending this out. My apologies. I‟ll give them to you when we arrive. 8. Audit in 2011-2012 We are still planning on doing a routine audit beginning after July 1, 2011. I expect to have a progress report for you at our October meeting and a full report at the spring, 2012 meeting. 9. The Network Budget, 2011-2012 We will need to approve a Network budget at our meeting together. As a recap: We normally approve the budget at our winter meeting. However, with the continuation of financial support from the ELCA, which I had pulled out of the budget, we needed to delay discussion of the budget so that I could re-enter that information into the budget. Those figures are added back into the budget. This provides some new options for us in terms of growing our programs. I will have a proposal to share with the board when we meet.

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10. 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering Work is continuing on the “Practice Discipleship Day” of the ELCA Youth Gathering. I am working with a team of people on creating training material about general youth ministry that is being funded and distributed by the ELCA Youth Gathering. The materials will also be available through the Network. This has been a great partnership that I‟m really excited about. We will be presenting 7 online webinars as a part of the curriculum in the fall of 2011. They will be recorded and available “on demand” after they are done. They will also be repeated in the winter and spring of 2012. Topics of these trainings include:

The Role of the Leader Strategic Planning Lutheran Theology: How is God Working in the World Leading a Small Group Lutheran Theology: How Lutherans Read the Bible Faith Conversations Planning for the Unexpected

We led a “train the trainers” session in March for one “coach” from each synod (nominated by their synod offices) as well as the one synod “coordinator” from each synod. The Gathering managers, team leaders and coaches and coordinators will be meeting in the couple of days prior to the beginning of Extravaganza 2012 this year, also helping our hotel and registration numbers. 11. Standards and Guidelines: Professionals As I reported in January, we have a team of people who have been working on revising our professional standards and guidelines document. The general categories are the same. However, each category now goes into greater detail. The new version was just released publically. I have attached a copy, for your information. 12. Standards and Guidelines: Volunteers This document is in progress. I hope to be able to give the board a revised draft at our October meeting. 13. Standards and Guidelines: Congregations This team began its work while at the Extravaganza in Kansas City. I hope to have an initial report for the Board at our October meeting. 14. New Member Orientations On April 28, we are trying our first online “New Member‟s Orientation,” using our online webinar tool. Our goal is to create a greater connection with new members and to give them an opportunity to ask questions and to get plugged in. I will have a report for you when we meet as to how it went. If it is effective, we will do it on a regular basis. 15. Upcoming Board Meetings We have our next 2 Board meetings scheduled:

October 21-23, 2011; Lord of Life Lutheran, Maple Grove, Minnesota. February 8-9, 2012; Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans, LA

I would love for us to get tentative dates on our calendar at our meeting this week.

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In conclusion Thank you for your work on behalf of the Network. I appreciate your time, energy and commitment to this ministry. I believe that the Network is living well into its mission. Your vision and direction Peace,

Rev. Todd Buegler Executive Director

E2011: January 20-24, 2011; Hyatt Regency, Kansas City, Missouri 1

Extravaganza 2011 Evaluation Executive Summary Total number of evaluations received: 267 (approx. 51% of total participants) (For reference: In 2010 we received 120 evaluations, approx.. 33% of total participants) The full evaluation report totals 44 pages.

1. Overall, this event was (1=terrible; 10=awesome!): 8.65

(2009 = 8.35)

Themes we heard in the evaluations:

1. Overall, extremely positive comments. (the word “great” appears 240 times in the full report) 2. People really appreciated the strong emphasis on renewal this year. 3. People really liked the hotel, and many commented that they appreciated the fact that form them,

the event was drivable. 4. People really felt a sense of “welcome.” 5. People felt like the theme of “Oasis” was really consistently threaded through the event, to a level

exceeding previous years.

2. This event was worth the money spent: 8.79

(2009 = 8.00) Themes we heard in the evaluations:

1. A large percentage of people appreciated the attempts at controlling their costs. 2. A small percentage still thought the hotel was too expensive. 3. People really liked the access to affordable food options. 4. People really appreciated the little snacks at the hospitality table. 5. While there were many comments on the high overall cost, people generally felt that the quantity

and level of programming justified the cost. 6. Those who received the Fellowship were very grateful.

3. The schedule and format for the Extravganza was (1=terrible; 10= wonderful):

8.36 (2009 = 8.03)

Themes we heard in the evaluations

1. People didn’t like that there were 8:00am workshops. 2. People appreciated the sense that the schedule was a bit more “gentle” this year. Not as rigorous. 3. Exhibitors feel like the schedule (for when they are at their tables) needs to be adapted. 4. People commented that the schedule felt very “balanced.”

Categories: 4. Evaluate the General Sessions (1=terrible; 10=wonderful): 8.54

(2009=8.33)

5. Evaluate the workshop experiences (1=terrible; 10=wonderful): 7.90

(2009=8.24)


6. Evaluate the Hyatt Hotel (1=terrible; 10=wonderful): 8.88

(2009=7.53)

7. Evaluate the Regional Networking Opportunities (1=terrible; 10=wonderful):

7.82 (2009=7.66)

8. Evaluate the Exhibit Area (1=terrible; 10=wonderful): 7.56

(2009=7.23)

9. Evaluate the Network Celebration (1=terrible; 10=wonderful): 8.35 (2009=7.85)

10. Evaluate the Publicity & Promotion (1=terrible; 10=wonderful): 8.62

(2009=7.80)

11. Evaluate the Communication after you registered

(1=terrible; 10=wonderful):

8.75

(2009=7.60)

12. Evaluate the Sound/Lights/Production (1=terrible; 10=wonderful): 9.04 (2009=8.59)

Themes from the above categories:

1. The hospitality team did an outstanding job of creating a space to answer questions, connect and answer questions this eyar.

2. Large group gatherings were very strong. 3. There was some misunderstanding of what was “general session” and what was “worship” 4. The Network Celebration was appreciated and the comedian was a hit 5. The Exhibit Area needs to be strengthened. More intentional ways of getting people to visit the

exhibit tables would strengthen this resource. 6. People really liked the hotel. 7. A little bit of whining about being in Kansas City (but not as much as I thought there might be) 8. Could use more workshops that will appeal to veterans.

9. Mark Yaconelli’s talk really resonated with people.

13. Of all the speakers you heard, what is one “take away” you will be able to put into use: Themes we heard in these responses:

1. We are not God’s employees. We are God’s beloved. 2. It’s ok to not be perfect. 3. People were hot or cold on Enuma Okoro.

14. Please evaluate Celia Whitler (1=terrible; 10=wonderful): 8.45

(2009=8.47)


15. Please evaluate Urban Canticle (1=terrible; 10=wonderful): 5.33 Any comments on the musicians?

1. Regarding Celia Whitler: People genuinely like her. There is a bit of a sentiment that people wished she would sing more and try to “explain” less, but people have a sense that she is a “friend” of our community. People genuinely like her.

2. Regarding Urban Canticle: Yes, we know.

16. I will be back next year:

Raw numbers:

No Chance: 1

Might Take A Year or 2 Off: 23

Maybe: 86

Count Me In: 154 Comments on being back next year:

1. People were very positive about beingn back next year. 91% of respondents either said that they definitely would be back, that they may be back. That is a higher percentage than last year.

2. Of those who said “maybe”, many wrote into the comments “probably.” 3. People indicated that cost continues to be a factor. While there were fewer comments this year

than last year about the effects of the economy, it is still definitely a factor. 4. People indicated that being in the Gathering city was a definite added value to the event.

17. Please let us know any other comments or suggestions you would like to share about the Extravaganza:

1. People genuinely appreciate the opportunities for fellowship and food at the hosted receptions at the event.

2. Many positive comments were made about the gift of the Network Fellowships. 3. People love the Intensive Care Course opportunities 4. Generally, people wish that the “good” workshops would have been repeated more than once. 5. While people generally appreciated giving practitioners the opportunity to do workshoips (perhaps

for the first time) and people want to maintain that, perhaps a higher percentage of “known winners” would be appreciated.

6. People did not like the first workshops being at 8am. 7. Many, many comments on how important this event is for people. 8. Many comments of “thanks” to the team and the Network leadership.


9. There was a small theme running through the evaluations that veterans wish there was more “for them” in the workshops.

10. People appreciated our being willing to “step outside” of the Lutheran world for keynote speakers. 11. Several comments appreciating a stronger focus on children’s ministry.

ELCA Youth Mninistry Network Budget 2011-2012Fiscal year: July 1 2010 - June 30 2011

Income:Item: 09-10 Budget 09-10 Actual 10-11 Budget 11-12 Budget

Membership Dues 63,750.00$ 41,984.56$ 40,875.00$ 44,625.00$

Orginizational/Institutional Gifts 46,000.00$ 31,160.29$ 30,000.00$ 50,000.00$

Individual Donations 22,500.00$ 8,064.61$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$

Extravaganza Income 165,000.00$ 140,464.32$ 145,000.00$ 150,000.00$

Network Partnership Income 6,000.00$ 7,500.00$

Connect Journal Advertising 5,000.00$ 4,090.00$ 5,000.00$ 4,000.00$

Misc Income 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$

Gathering in the East 3,661.10$ 2,000.00$ -$

Total 304,250.00$ 229,424.88$ 240,875.00$ 268,125.00$

Expenses:Item: 09-10 Budget 09-10 Actual 10-11 Budget 11-12 Budget

Staff Salaries 35,000.00$ 32,925.66$ 35,000.00$ 48,000.00$

Board & Facilitators Meetings 30,000.00$ 17,597.69$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$

Other Meeting Expenses 4,000.00$ 164.23$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$

Business/Operational Expenses 15,200.00$ 9,581.03$ 10,000.00$ 8,000.00$

Regional Networking 4,500.00$ 165.99$ 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$

Member Recognition 2,400.00$ 1,887.75$ 2,000.00$ 2,500.00$

Extravaganza 165,000.00$ 136,989.25$ 140,000.00$ 150,000.00$

Connect Journal 11,000.00$ 6,976.00$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$

Vision Team 2,000.00$ -$ 2,000.00$ 500.00$

Development Council 2,000.00$ -$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$

Online Training Expenses 20,000.00$ -$ -$ 1,500.00$

Shipping costs 3,500.00$ 2,487.30$ 2,700.00$ 2,500.00$

Misc expenses 1,500.00$ 2,176.44$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$

Repay the Savings Account 5,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ -$

3rdTuesday Conversations 147.29$ 600.00$ 600.00$

Gathering in the East 3,661.10$ 2,000.00$ -$

Audit 4,500.00$

Total 301,100.00$ 224,759.73$ 236,700.00$ 258,100.00$

Profit (Loss): 3,150.00$ 4,665.15$ 4,175.00$ 10,025.00$

Standards & Guidelines

for professionals

April 2011 ELCA Youth Ministry Network • 866.ELCANET • www.elcaymnet.org

INTRODUCTIONThe ELCA Youth Ministry Network has developed, as part of its vision and mission, “Standards and Guidelines” for excellence

in children, youth and family ministry. Recent years have seen an increase in the level of professionalism of those who serve in

children, youth and family ministry in ELCA congregations. Professional youth ministers have sought to be taken seriously in

the life of the church, and greater opportunities for education, training and credibility have developed.

THINGS WE BELIEVE • The spirit that surrounds these “Standards and Guidelines” is about creating a learning community that seeks to

support and network with each other.

• No list will cover all that one needs to know in working with young people. But living without such a document or set

of guidelines is irresponsible.

• These “Standards and Guidelines” will never be complete, nor will anyone master all of them. Enduring

understandings and competencies will change over time

• Personal and Professional growth is vital to the development of any ministry leader

• These “Standards and Guidelines” are not intended as a “check list” or something one fully completes, rather they are a

set of core understandings and competencies that are essential for professional development.

In that spirit and with that framework, the Network is fully committed to these “Standards and Guidelines.” It will work to cre-

ate ways of helping youth ministry professionals find training opportunities and support systems that can help them grow. It

also means that the Network will frame its work and resources around helping youth ministry leaders grow in these areas.

ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS AND COMPETENCIES:It is our expectation that an adult who works with youth would be able to demonstrate understanding and growing compe-

tency in the following areas:

1. Theological Thought and reflection

2. Youth and Family Proficiencies

3. Administrative and Leadership Efficiencies

4. Practical Leadership Skills

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I. THEOLOGICAL THOUGHT AND REFLECTIONOne’s understanding of ministry is shaped by theological thought and reflection. Youth and Family ministers will commit to

learning endeavors (workshops, conferences, college and seminary courses, etc.) which will equip and challenge them to

grow in these skills. The four subject areas listed here are presented as a framework. Youth and family ministers, in order to

develop a robust understanding of ministry, are expected grasp, and to be able to speak knowledgeably each of these areas:

Enduring Understandings: Competencies:

Biblical Studies (both old and New Testa-

ments)

- Know the overall biblical narrative

- Know how to find one’s way around the biblical text

- Able to work with the Bible as a living text of God’s people

- Able to articulate the gospel in one’s own words

Lutheran theology and confessional writing - Know the teachings of Lutheran reformers

- Know Lutheran theological commitments, especially the Augsburg

Confession and the Catechisms

- Confess Jesus Christ as Lord and participate in God’s work in the world

- Able to utilize one’s confessional commitments in ministry

Lutheran church history (in particular in our

North American context)

- Know the Reformation history

- Understand the story of the Lutheran church in North America

- Able to speak to the ecclesiological and contextual realities of the Lu-

theran church in North American in particular time periods

Systematic theology - Awareness of a variety of theological schools of thought

- Know and utilize particular theological ideas in ministry

- Understand the fullness of God’s mission in the world

- Understand and able to contribute in theological discourse


2. YOUTH AND FAMILY PROFICIENCIESYouth and family ministry is interdisciplinary. The 12 proficiencies listed below provide a glimpse of its breadth and depth.

All of these areas are vital to effective youth and family ministries. However, basic competency should be demonstrated in at

least 6 of these 12 categories, with the goal being developing competency in all areas. Recognize that the ultimate goal is not

to master one or more areas, but is to foster life-long learning.


Human and faith development of children, youth, and their family

- Understand family systems theory- Able to apply family systems theory within various ministry settings- Understand human development theory, particularly those in the first third of life- Know strategies and practices for developmentally appropriate ministry for children and youth and their families- Able to come alongside parents in nurturing faith development in children and youth

Inter-generational ministry - Understand the generations and their relationships to one another- Know strategies and practices for intergenerational ministry- Able to create and nurture bridges between various developmental life stages- Able to relate to and lead various generations in ministry practices

Marking Faith and Life Transitions - Understand the baptismal journey across a lifetime- Understand the communal nature of discipleship and Christian prac-tices- Understand and nurture vocation as part of discipleship- Able to identify and mark faith and life intersections- Able to lead Christian practices that mark faith and life intersections

Christian education ministry - Understand learning styles and learning theory - Understand and articulate the Christian aspect of Christian education- Able to assess curriculum based on theological, educational and con-textual commitments- Able to develop curriculum based on theological, educational and contextual commitments- Able to train and equip leaders for educational ministries

Spiritual and Faith Practices, including wor-ship, Bible study and prayer

- Understand the role of Christian practices in Christian community and faith development- Able to articulate a theology of worship.- Able to craft and lead meaningful worship, particularly with an eye toward those in the first third of life- Know a variety of prayer styles- Able to weave regular prayer practices into ministry with, for and by those in the first third of life- Know various styles for engaging God’s living Word- Able to lead engaging Bible study with young people and their families

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Pastoral Care, including counseling and con-flict resolution

- Understand the emotional and spiritual nature of the human- Understand crisis theory and crisis management- Know a variety of strategies and resources for working with young people in crisis- Able to lead people, particularly youth, through times of crisis- Understand boundary formation- Able to create and tend environments that are safe, physically, emotion-ally and spiritually

Youth leadership development - Understand leadership as a multi-faceted enterprise- Know leadership styles/strengths- Able to see beyond the immediate situation and draw young people into a new future- Able to identify and nurture the gifts and passions of young people- Able to give young people leadership opportunities

Gifts assessment - Awareness of various gifts assessment tools- Trained in using 1 or more gifts assessment tools- Understanding of spiritual gifts- Able to teach on spiritual gifts- Able to help others discover and develop their own gifts- Able to assist others in matching their gifts with ministry opportunities

Retreat/outdoor ministry development - Familiar with various outdoor and retreat ministry approaches- Understand the unique aspect retreat/outdoor ministry offers of being church- Know a variety strategies and practices for retreat/outdoor ministry- Able to lead various retreat/outdoor ministry practices- Able to create a sense of community in a retreat/outdoor ministry set-ting

Mission/servant events and cross cultural training

- Able to plan logistics of mission/servant events/trips- Capable of fostering partnerships with mission partners- Knowledge of cross-cultural and accompaniment theories- Able to equip others in understanding cross-cultural and accompani-ment theories- Able to lead people through servant-learning reflection process- Able to frame mission/service theologically- Able to place mission/service activities within a larger scope of ministry

Campus/College-age Ministry - Know young adult theories- Able to foster spiritual relationships with young adults- Understand campus ministry as a vibrant expression of the church- Able to draw young adults into ministry with and for their peers and the world- Able to foster ministry partnerships

Congregational awareness of youth and fam-ily ministries

- Understand congregations, and intergenerational communities, as a vital part of discipleship- Understand the role congregation’s play in nurturing faith for those in the first third of life- Understand the role of the leader in change and organizational devel-opment- Able to connect a vision for those in the first third of life with a vision for the congregation as a whole- Able to lead change within a community


3. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEADERSHIP PROFICIENCIESAdministration, planning and leadership are all vital aspects of any ministry. For those working with young people, these

administrative and leadership proficiencies are of particular importance:


Safe Haven Management - Aware of and initiate best practices that keep young people, staff, and volunteers safe - Develop and implement policies and programs that are legally sound and in line with state and county regulations- Develop and implement policies, screening, training, and supervision for those working with those in the first third of life, paid and unpaid- Foster excellent and appropriate referrals for professional help for youth and their families

Ministry Administration - Develop and implement a ministry plan- Able to effectively tend ministry finances, including fundraising and budgeting- Able to recruit, train, empower and evaluate teams of volunteer leaders- Create and carry out effective publicity and communication of ministry- Able to handle conflict management, within leadership and ministry as a whole

Strategic Planning - Understand the immediate ministry needs, as well as a particular new future- Able to lead a vision process with a team- Able to articulate ministry outcomes- Able to lead ministry with young people toward articulated ministry outcomes- Able to create and nurture a leadership team- Able to lead and particulate in ministry evaluation processes- Able to access ministry with regard to one’s particular contextual realities


4. PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP SKILLSAt the heart of professional ministry with young people is the ability to gracefully move between theory, theology and practice.

Our leadership must be informed by both our theology and our understanding of ministry theory. At the same time, our un-

derstanding of both theology and theory are informed by our leadership experience. While some of these skills come naturally,

others need to be learned. What is critical is that all youth workers develop at least baseline skills in each of these areas.


Creating Nurturing Relationships - Able to make relational connections with young people- Able to make relational connections with parents of young people- Able to work with young people and family in crisis- Able to engage young people in ministry through relationships

Effective Communication and Teaching Skills - Able to present to large groups- Able to lead small groups- Able to teach youth and adults- Able to preach- Able to utilize technology and media in various teaching and learning situations

Servant, Collaborative Leadership - Able to lead others- Able to gather and develop a ministry team- Able to provide direction for a leadership team- Able to share leadership responsibilities- Able to effectively problem solve

Read cultural landscape and contextual reali-ties

- Able to read and interpret culture with an eye toward the impact on ministry- Able to see subcultures within the larger cultural context- Able to plan and evaluate ministry with regard to one’s ministry context

Pastoral Care Skills - Able to understand human behavior- Able to offer practical, caring pastoral care to those in the first third of life and their families- Able to read and tend to one’s own spiritual, relational, and emotional health- Actively engage in a personal care “plan” for one’s self

Effectively Communicate the Gospel, in word and deed, to those unfamiliar with the church

- Able to share one’s personal faith story with others- Is fluent in the language of faith- Communicates the Christian faith in words and actions- Seeks relationships with people not currently active in a faith community

Lead Missional Ministries - Create and implement ministry that engage the world- Able to serve the neighbor through various ministries and activities- Integrate service and justice into ministry practices

Serve as a Life Coach - Understands and leads out of a vocational framework- Encourages others to integrate faith in their daily life- Utilizes daily life as theological inquiry- Helps others discern the intersection of faith and life- Call out people’s gifts

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Active Life of Discipleship - Bear witness to an active and vibrant God in their own life- Participant in Christian practices within a community of faith- Seeks spiritual growth, both alone and with others

Organizational Skills - Able to develop and carry out ministry plan- Able to effectively handle the financial aspects of ministry- Able to work in collaboration with other ministry leaders- Able to complete work in a timely manner

CONCLUSIONPersonal and professional growth is vital to the development of any ministry leader. The ELCA Youth Ministry Network seeks

to be a resource in supporting youth and family ministry leaders in such growth. Therefore they suggest the following:

• Maintaining annual membership in the ELCA Youth Ministry Network.

• Participating in at least one ELCA YM Network Extravaganza or other ELCA Network event a minimum of every

three years.

• Participating in at least 20 contact hours of quality continuing education annually.

• Participate in coaching or mentoring relationships

• Networking with other Youth and Family ministry professionals

• Participation in local, synodical, regional, and churchwide continuing education and networking events.

Director's Report - Spring 2011

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