RESOURCES FOR YOUTH MINISTRY

Through collaboration with Ministry Architects, we have curated a list of resources to help youth leaders effectively manage different aspects of their ministry. 

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Most documents are examples and may be downloaded for your own modification as appropriate. 

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Communications and Identity

• ​Mission Statement Samples

• Strategies, Measures, and Tactics

• Youth Ministry Communication Plan Example

• Values Statement Examples

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Curriculum

• Curriculum Chart for Youth Formation

• Overall Curriculum Plan Example

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Event Planning

• Event Calendar

• Event Debrief Template

• Event Planning Cheat Sheet

• Major Event Notebook

• Major Event Preventative Maintenance Calendar

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Forms and Documents

• Background Check Authorization

• Medical Consent

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General Guidelines

• Audio & Video Licensing Information

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Ministry Planning and Organization

• Balcony Time

• Check-in Calling Script

• Database Process

• Database Template

• First Timers Process Example

• Organizational Chart 1 Example

• Organizational Chart 2 Example

• Position Descriptions Examples

  • Full-time Youth Director​

  • Lead Sunday School Teacher for Youth

  • Part-time Youth Coordinator

  • Small Group Leader

  • Youth Ministry Intern

  • Youth Ministry Major Event Coordinator

• Program Kickoff Planning Guide

• Slot System Basics

• Visitor Flow Chart

• Youth Leader Lifestyle Covenant

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Safeguarding Information

• Safeguarding Modules

• Safeguarding Quick Start

• Safeguarding Risk

 

Volunteer Management and Recruitment

• Volunteer Megaboard Template

• Volunteer Recruitment Process and Script

• Volunteer Recruitment Process Version 2

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