(From St. Paul's Church Constitution)
This Board shall provide for the spiritual growth of both Junior High School and Senior High School students. It shall strive to involve them in congregational activities and promote Christian fellowship.
The Board of Youth Ministry shall:
- Promote attendance at and involvement in all youth activities.
- Provide for continuing spiritual growth of the youth through Bible Study, Prayer, and Christian Service.
- Involve youth and adults together in planning youth ministry in the congregation.
- Work with other boards to implement plans for a year-round program for young people.
- Develop a program for social fellowship in a Christian setting.
- Recruit young people for full-time service in the church.
- Help in recruiting adult counselors to assist with youth ministry.
- Coordinate involvement with Circuit, District, and Synodical youth organizations.
- Provide for public recognition of various youth achievements and accomplishments.
- Plan a special event to welcome the newly confirmed youth and encourage them to become active members of the various youth groups.
- Have a plan to welcome young people transferring into our congregation.
- Supervise any youth group started within the congregation for administrative purposes and program development.
- Consist of 6 adult members elected for a two year term and eight (8) youth, who shall be selected for a one year term. Three adult members shall be elected each year. An adult member may succeed himself for one additional term. A youth may be selected to serve additional terms. The (DCE) shall be an ex-officio member of this Board.
- Meet during the month of June to re-organize for the coming year. All out-going and newly-elected members shall be present to insure a continuity of programs and activities.
- Elect one member to serve as Director and one member to serve as Secretary. The Director shall also serve as a member of the Parish Planning Council. The Secretary shall keep a permanent set of minutes of each meeting and such minutes shall be the property of the congregation. A copy of the minutes shall also be given to the President of the congregation.
- Establish job descriptions and responsibilities for each member of this Board.
- Submit an annual budget as requested by the Parish Planning Council and the Financial Administrator.
- Request a financial review, if necessary, from any organization, group or committee for which it is responsible.
- Present a report of its activities at each regular meeting of the Congregational Assembly.
(From St. Paul's Church Constitution)
This Board shall provide for the spiritual growth of both Junior High School and Senior High School students. It shall strive to involve them in congregational activities and promote Christian fellowship.
The Board of Youth Ministry shall:
- Promote attendance at and involvement in all youth activities.
- Provide for continuing spiritual growth of the youth through Bible Study, Prayer, and Christian Service.
- Involve youth and adults together in planning youth ministry in the congregation.
- Work with other boards to implement plans for a year-round program for young people.
- Develop a program for social fellowship in a Christian setting.
- Recruit young people for full-time service in the church.
- Help in recruiting adult counselors to assist with youth ministry.
- Coordinate involvement with Circuit, District, and Synodical youth organizations.
- Provide for public recognition of various youth achievements and accomplishments.
- Plan a special event to welcome the newly confirmed youth and encourage them to become active members of the various youth groups.
- Have a plan to welcome young people transferring into our congregation.
- Supervise any youth group started within the congregation for administrative purposes and program development.
- Consist of 6 adult members elected for a two year term and eight (8) youth, who shall be selected for a one year term. Three adult members shall be elected each year. An adult member may succeed himself for one additional term. A youth may be selected to serve additional terms. The (DCE) shall be an ex-officio member of this Board.
- Meet during the month of June to re-organize for the coming year. All out-going and newly-elected members shall be present to insure a continuity of programs and activities.
- Elect one member to serve as Director and one member to serve as Secretary. The Director shall also serve as a member of the Parish Planning Council. The Secretary shall keep a permanent set of minutes of each meeting and such minutes shall be the property of the congregation. A copy of the minutes shall also be given to the President of the congregation.
- Establish job descriptions and responsibilities for each member of this Board.
- Submit an annual budget as requested by the Parish Planning Council and the Financial Administrator.
- Request a financial review, if necessary, from any organization, group or committee for which it is responsible.
- Present a report of its activities at each regular meeting of the Congregational Assembly.