1. Jesus Went to High School too

2. Jesus Went to High School too
Youth ministry is much broader than church youth groups and Sunday school. Learn both the basics and the specialties of taking spiritual development beyond church walls into your local high schools. Schools are the virtually undiscovered back country of youth ministry, and the backbone of adolescent development.

4. Overview What is High School ministry
Basic Elements of High School ministry
Relational Ministry Activities
Examples:
Structure of a lunch club
Stories & challenges
Job description
Q&A

6. What is High School ministry

8. Basic Elements of High School ministry
In School Ministry:
Leadership:
School Authorities:
Outside School Ministry:
Invitations:

10. Relational Ministry Activities
1. Contacting (outreach)
2. Building Time (growth)
3. Club/Large Groups (outreach)
4. Appointments (outreach/growth)
5. Small Groups (growth)
6. Trips/Events (outreach)
7. Student Leadership (leadership)
8. Follow Up (growth/leadership)
9. Community Relations (leadership)

12. Examples Lunch Club Structure: IN ADVANCE: Theme, Plan, End Result
START
Informal social
Intro
Story
Discussion
Application
END
Evaluate

14. Examples: Chelsea: Off Campus Life (free lunch program)
Hendrik: Soccer Club (coaching)
Dominic: Board game club (school clubs)
Josh: How to Eat your Bible (spiritual growth)
Britney: Intrigue (Media Literacy)
Tom: CHAOS (community service)
Denver: Ski & Snowboard (Trips & Events)
Jared: Church connection (evangelism 101)
Andy: LGBTQ (follow up & appointments)

16. High School Ministry Staff JOB DESCRIPTION:
Examples
High School Ministry Staff JOB DESCRIPTION:
Description:
Develop and demonstrate Relational Ministry Activities
To build relationships with volunteers, parents, pastors, youth leaders, school personnel and community leaders
Present the Gospel and demonstrate and godly living
Accept the direction and mentorship of a local steering committee and Executive Director
Connecting and grow relationships with the local community youth through various ministry programs
Fundraise and gather personal support
Requirements:
A passion for community outreach, love for the local church and a heart for youth
Strong relational skills, and will function Well in a team environment
An undergraduate degree is an asset
Experience in mentoring and discipling young people in relational ministry setting
Exhibit good knowledge of the Bible
Exhibit good verbal communication skills
Minimum commitment of 3 years

18. How to Start?