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1 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Fredericton Christian Reformed CHURCH: Invested in the Children and Youth of our church and our surrounding community…

2 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 COMPASS 21 engages the whole Church Body to communicate and invest in the children and youth of the church.

3 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Compass 21 engages a TEAM of at least 10-12 committed members to self- evaluate their current youth ministry.

4 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Compass 21 empowers that team to set 5 Priority Goals and Action Plans.

5 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Compass 21 equips the youth ministry team through a Trained Compass 21 Facilitator and Shared Resources.

6 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Thanking the Fredericton Christian Reformed Church Compass 21 Team Members:

7 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Anita BoonstoppelJessica Boonstoppel Marco BoonstoppelCarol Boonstoppel Rob BrownMika Brown Annelie CompagnerPauline Drost Henny DrostPatrick Drost Hendrica DrostRoger Drost Philip DrostHelga Rennke Josh KeysMaarten Van Oord Renata Van OordFrances Wolters

8 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 7 Biblical Shared Values Intentional – clearly defining the overall purpose of the church's youth ministry Proverbs 16:3

9 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 7 Biblical Shared Values Relational – connecting and strengthening youth to Jesus Christ as you grow intergenerational relationships between youth and the entire church body.Ephesians 4:16

10 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 7 Biblical Shared Values Transformational – growing and challenging students to live out their faith by processing Biblical truths and applying them to their lives. Romans 12:2

11 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Exemplary – leaders experiencing God and giving evidence of the Spirit working through them by using their gifts and growing spiritually through prayer and time in spent in the Word. 2 Timothy 2:15 7 Biblical Shared Values

12 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Nurturing – recognizing that each student learns, grows, and develops spiritually at a different pace. 1 Peter 2:2-3 7 Biblical Shared Values

13 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 7 Biblical Shared Values Responsive – adapting to the constantly changing contexts and needs of the youth culture by utilizing the best youth ministry resources and formats currently available. 1 Corinthians 9:22

14 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 7 Biblical Shared Values Evangelistic – equipping students to be and bring Jesus to others through actions and words as they engage with others in their communities. -Matthew 28:19-20

15 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Biblical Value - Intentional Fredericton’s Youth Ministry Purpose Statement: We will help each young person build a love relationship with Jesus Christ, personally and in community.

16 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Fredericton’s Youth Ministry Purpose Statement… Question for the Congregation: Will you learn and keep this youth ministry Purpose Statement in mind as you serve youth at Fredericton CRC?

17 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Relational – We effectively build a personal relationship with each young person God places in our care. Fredericton’s 5 Top Priority Goals:

18 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Relational – We help each young person build a love relationship with Jesus Christ, personally and in community. Fredericton’s 5 Top Priority Goals:

19 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Transformational – We challenge and provide opportunities for our youth to express their faith by becoming involved in service that is directed toward changing society and the world in which they live. Fredericton’s 5 Top Priority Goals:

20 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Evangelistic – We expand the church through empowering youth to respond to God’s call, living their lives for Him. Fredericton’s 5 Top Priority Goals:

21 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Evangelistic – We engage our youth ministry with non-Christian youth, enfolding them into the church. Fredericton’s 5 Top Priority Goals:

22 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for each Goal: Goal #1 – We effectively build a personal relationship with each young person God places in our care.

23 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #1: Action – Build time into every session for a personal, fun, informal conversation, i.e., What was the best part of your week? What was the worst part of your week?

24 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #1: Action – Each teacher/leader to make prayer for students an integral part of their preparation. Seek accountability that works for you, i.e., keeping a prayer list, leader’s group prayer, etc….

25 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for each Goal: Action Plans for Goal #1: Action – Plan at least ___ activities that are outside the lesson and/or classroom per year.

26 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #1: Action – Be real—even goofy sometimes— with your students.

27 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #1: Action – Show that you care about your students’ interests and write down/remember what you learn about each of them.

28 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #1: Action – Recognize and welcome community youth, but don’t isolate them.

29 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #1: Action – Show each youth that you respect them and value what they have to say, no matter what age.

30 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #1: Action – If you are not connecting with the youth in your group, ask them what you may do to improve. Consider whether you need to seek outside help.

31 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #1: Action – As a church, make sure we are taking advantage of social settings to interact with our youth, i.e., Family Camp, Sliding party, etc….

32 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #1: Action – Make sure that both the overall church environment and classroom spaces are a place where youth have the freedom to express themselves, i.e., painting walls, hanging posters, serving juice for kids when coffee is served, etc….

33 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #1: Action – Be prepared when students arrive so that you are interacting with them right away. Plan ahead.

34 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Relational Action-Oriented Goal – We will effectively build a personal relationship with each young person God places in our care by spending time with youth, praying for each one by name, recognizing them, caring for them, respecting them, and connecting with them. Question for Congregation:

35 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 As a Fredericton church member, what are you doing to intentionally build relationships with children and youth in our church? Question for Congregation:

36 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for each Goal: Goal #2 – You help each young person build a love relationship with Jesus Christ, personally and in community.

37 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #2: Action – Share your faith journey with your students.

38 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #2: Action – Within each youth program, plan at least one community service project per year, with teaching prior to carrying through on the project.

39 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #2: Action – Bring in a guest (or use other resources) to tell his or her faith story.

40 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #2: Action – Make time to ask thought-provoking, faith-based questions that encourage students to talk about their relationships with Jesus Christ.

41 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #2: Action – Implement and maintain a youth ministries’ 3-step process to build love relationships with Jesus Christ where each youth is… 1) Introduced to Jesus Christ; 2) Challenged to make a commitment to Jesus Christ; 3) Discipled in their relationships with Jesus Christ.

42 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #2: Action – Make sure that we are communicating/reflecting the joy--and fun-- that is involved in our relationships with Jesus Christ.

43 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #2: Action – Make sure that every time you meet with youth you are teaching them Biblical truths through word and/or deed.

44 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Relational Action-Oriented Goal – We help each young person build a love relationship with Jesus Christ, personally and in community, by telling our faith stories, sharing the joy found in Jesus, teaching Biblical truths, planning service projects, and challenging and discipling our youth. Question for Congregation:

45 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 How will you share your own “Jesus Story” with the children and youth at Fredericton CRC? Question for Congregation:

46 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for each Goal: Goal #3 – We challenge and provide opportunities for our youth to express their faith by becoming involved in service that is directed toward changing society and the world in which they live.

47 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #3: Action – Take our high school youth on SERVE at least once during their high school years. We recommend offering a SERVE experience every other year.

48 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #3: Action – Occasionally choose a SERVE experience outside of North America.

49 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #3: Action – Encourage students in each program to identify social justice causes and to become involved in righting one of these wrongs.

50 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #3: Action – Each program will plan and implement at least one local service project per year.

51 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Transformational Action-Oriented Goal – We will challenge and provide opportunities for our youth to express their faith by supporting consistent involvement in mission trips, local service projects and social justice causes. Questions for Congregation:

52 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 As an adult member of Fredericton CRC, are you modeling an involvement in community service projects, social justice causes and mission experiences? Will you support the youth as they get involved in each of these? Questions for Congregation:

53 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for each Goal: Goal #4 – We expand the church through empowering youth to respond to God’s call, living their lives for Him.

54 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #4: Action – Plan and implement an opening youth group night called, “Bring A Friend Night.” Make this night very welcoming and fun—include pizza, etc….

55 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #4: Action – Encourage youth to bring friends to the more open, fun youth group nights.

56 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #4: Action – Find large area youth events where youth may invite their friends, i.e., Superbowl, etc….

57 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #4: Action – Young people will get involved in hosting and participating in fun girls’/guys’ events for GEMS/Cadets at least once per year.

58 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Evangelistic – You expand the church through empowering youth to respond to God’s call, living their lives for Him. Question for Congregation:

59 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Will you invite others outside of the church to meet Jesus here at Fredericton CRC, providing a role model for youth to see? Question for Congregation:

60 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for each Goal: Goal #5 – We engage our youth ministry with non-Christian youth, enfolding them into the church.

61 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #5: Action – Establish a Connector Team with a lead person that will connect with families from the community who attend our youth programs.

62 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Action Plans for Goal #5: Action – Each program will designate a “meet and greet” person to say hello and good-bye to the program’s youth as they arrive.

63 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Evangelistic – You engage your youth ministry with non-Christian youth, enfolding them into the church. Question for Congregation:

64 Youth Unlimited Compass 21 www.youthunlimited.org/c21 Am I building community relationships with those outside of the church who may not yet have a faith in Jesus Christ? Question for Congregation:


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