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A New Initiative. Regional Youth Ministry. Congregational Youth Ministry Concerns. Small number of participants Some churches without leaders Leaders asking for training Limited resources. Regional Youth Ministry as a possible response.
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A New Initiative Regional Youth Ministry
Congregational Youth MinistryConcerns • Small number of participants • Some churches without leaders • Leaders asking for training • Limited resources
Regional Youth Ministry as a possible response • Turns small numbers of participants to larger numbers • Mentors congregational leaders • Offers theology, action and ministry
Why Regional Youth Ministry • A form of sustainable youth ministry • Happens locally • Various formats and relationships • It transforms youth • Responsibility of the entire church
Proposed Regional Youth MinistryPurpose • Builds relationships • Gathers area groups • Offers spiritual growth • Empowers and encourages leaders
Regional Youth MinistryFinancials 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
Regional Youth MinistryPotential 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
Regional Youth Ministry • Filling a need within • The United Church of Canada • The Presbytery • The local churches