1. Metro North Region Strategic Vision Working Session

2. Agenda Metro North Strategic Vision Work Metro North Strategic Vision Work Local Strategic Vision Work Local Strategic Vision Work Actions to Achieve Strategic Vision Actions to Achieve Strategic Vision

3. Young Life’s vision and mission have been clearly defined for the organization Our Vision: Every adolescent will have the opportunity to meet Jesus Christ and follow Him. Our Vision: Every adolescent will have the opportunity to meet Jesus Christ and follow Him. Our Mission: Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. Our Mission: Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. A vision statement is …. A vision statement is …. – a picture of your ministry in the future; it is your inspiration, the framework for all your strategic planning. – articulating your dreams and hopes for your ministry. It reminds you of what you are trying to build. – it answers the question, "Where do we want to go?“ – a clear and succinct description of what the ministry should look like after it successfully implements its strategies and achieves its full potential. For the Metro North Region that means … Every adolescent in the METRO NORTH REGION will have the opportunity to meet Jesus Christ and follow Him.

4. Metro North Region’s opportunity is huge and coverage is just beginning Connecticut Statistics – – 202 Public High Schools – – 192 Public Middle Schools – – 131 Private High Schools – – Approximately 350,000 teenagers Westchester County, NY Westchester County, NY – – 50 Public High Schools – – 48 Public Middle Schools – – 30 Private High Schools – – Approximately 100,000 teenagers Metro North currently serves approx. 10,000 students in 22 areas with 25 staff and 250 adult volunteers (148 committee, 102 leaders) Metro North currently serves approx. 10,000 students in 22 areas with 25 staff and 250 adult volunteers (148 committee, 102 leaders)

5. Metro North’s strategic vision But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 Acts 1:8 … the early churchMetro North Region “Jerusalem”Local high school and/or middle school you are currently at or even the group of students that you are currently working with “Judea”Other schools within the town or city or other student groups not being reached under current efforts like clubs or ethnic groups or sports or challenged, etc. “Samaria”Schools outside of the town or city or county, perhaps the neighboring town or city or schools that have similar demographics, socioeconomics, etc. “Ends of the earth”Schools beyond the county or district

6. Metro North’s strategic vision enabled through your local ministry and its growth expansion Acts 1:8 … the early churchLocal High School or Middle School “Jerusalem”Describe the students that you are interacting with and create a profile: Contact work Club Campaigners Camp How might YL / WL grow into these student groups? What will you need to do differently or more of? “Judea”From the above work, identify any adjacent groups that are not being reached. Discuss what needs they have and determine how those needs might be addressed. Decide which student groups and develop plans for reaching. Same process for schools within the town. “Samaria”Same process for neighboring schools and towns “Ends of the earth”Same process for schools in another county and districts

7. “Jerusalem”: Your local ministry discussion DemographicsAdditional information on students that are currently involved Any data helpful for identifying opportunities Name of town: Name of School: Known for: Number of students: Diversity: # or % Extracurricular Activities where there are groups of students meeting: Clubs Sports Music Other: Describe the students that you are interacting with and create a profile: Contact work / Camp: Who are you reaching out to? How are you meeting them? Where are you meeting them? What are their interests? Their needs? Club: Whose coming? Why are they coming? How are they finding out? Is someone bringing them? Friends? Are they having fun? Are they coming back? Campaigners: Whose coming? What is their commitment level? How might YL / WL grow into these student groups? What will you need to do differently or more of?

8. “Judea”, “Samaria”, “Ends”: Building from your local ministry to adjacent to where you are DemographicsAdditional information to gather From your “Jerusalem” information develop the next student group opportunity (those that are not currently represented): Clubs: Sports: Music: Other: Describe the students that are in this “Judea” student group opportunity (this is primarily Contact Work): Who are you reaching out to? How are you meeting them? Is there someone that is an “insider” that can introduce you? What do you need to win their trust? Where are you meeting them? What are their interests? Their needs? Actions or next steps Pray for wisdom Pray over “Judea” Pray for the “Judeans” Pray for contacts Pray for relationships Pray for acceptance Pray for conversions