In this presentation we share the outcomes from our first round of Listening Posts where we shared who we are and who we are called to be, and information about our needs for a Director of Youth and Family Ministries to fulfill our staff.

1. Welcome!
Listening Posts II
What we’ve learned,
a way forward.

2. Prayer

3. The Process...
• We’ll touch on some of the key points,
then talk about moving Faith
Lutheran Church forward in response
to the things our members have said
• Response

4. Things others should
know about FLC
• We are centered in Scripture and
believe our lives are strengthened by
faith in Jesus Christ
• We seek to make faith “relevant” for
the world around us
• We are open to change

5. and...
• We’re friendly and we care about
others
• We are youth oriented and have great
programs
• We welcome outside groups
• We are family friendly
• We have good seniors programs

6. We’ll encourage
Intergenerational
Ministry by
• We’ll involve people of all ages in
worship
• We’ll seek lasting relationships
• We’ll include all ages in fellowship
• We’ll share the Bible in a way that
reaches all ages

7. and...
• We’ll make connections between
seniors and youth to share faith
• We’ll try to “catch” each other doing
things right and acknowledge it
• Cookie Prayer Ministry
• Empty Nesters babysitting/mentoring
young families

8. and...
• We’ll include others in what we do
• Monthly Intergenerational
conversations for Sunday School
• We’ll create clear, concise direction/
leadership to guide our actions and
communicate with the congregation

9. and...
• We’ll learn not to fear other
generations, we’ll learn about each
other
• We’ll share what we’re doing with
other groups to promote connections
• We’ll adapt activities to “work” for all
ages

10. and...
• We’ll seek new programs such as
puppet ministry, music, and drama
that all ages can participate in
• We’ll organize group outings
• We’ll use music for worship that
meets the needs of all generations
while honoring our traditions

11. What We’ll Value in a
D.Y.F.M.
• Christ-centered person who is
engaged in their faith journey and
grounded in Lutheran Theology
• Strong commitment to all ages,
children thru our most experienced
members
• Strong communication skills

12. and...
• A passion for youth and family
ministry that is evident
• Approachable, accessible, connected
• Able to walk with youth through their
lives
• Can make connection between Sunday
and Wednesday and everyday faith

13. and...
• Someone who is genuine and
trustworthy
• An ability to bring families together
• Understands reaching out into the
community
• Strong interpersonal skills

14. When we are faithful to
God’s mission...
• Multiple worship opportunities
• Young people who stay connected/
return to the church
• Growing congregation
• Greater diversity

15. and...
• Strong connection with our
community through outreach/service
• A teaching congregation that can help
other churches learn about intergen
ministry
• Well thought out activities for all
generations

16. and...
• Growing numbers of families and
children
• Singles ministry
• Young adult ministry
• Expanded family life center and
worship/educational space

17. and...
• Excellent training for faith formation
in the home
• In depth Bible study
• We’ll be a community of faith that you
miss while you’re away
• Small groups will keep people
connected during the week

18. Moving Forward
Together

19. Moving Forward
Together

20. Meeting Ministry Needs

21. Meeting Ministry Needs

22. Acting now will...
• Help us share Jesus Christ with all
• Show a commitment to who we say we
are and who we want to be
• Assure excellence in programming for
children, youth, and families
• Help volunteers by coordinating
ministry efforts
• Fill a void in our ministry team

23. Acting now will...
• Build relationships with our youth
that will encourage connection to the
church during and following college
years
• Assure continued pastoral support for
other important ministry needs
• Enhance what we offer for everyone

24. Qualifications
• Growing faith & theology that is in
alignment with our mission, vision
and the core values of Faith Lutheran
Church, ELCA.

25. Experience & Education
• Minimum 4 year degree
• Certification School in Youth &
Family Ministry
• Demonstrated commitment to a
vocation in Youth & Family
Ministry

26. Suggested Trainings
• Peer Ministry Training
• Passing on Faith Training
• Milestone Ministry Experience

27. Key Attributes
• Loves the Lord & can • Understands ministry
express faith well as a team
• Loves the church • Willing to receive
coaching, outside
• Loves to be with training, and on the
children, youth, and job training
their families
• Faith founded in a
• Is a director, not just theology of the cross
a doer (grace oriented) and
models Christ

28. Outcomes for Our People
• Trusting in a personal • Accepting
Christ responsibility in the
congregation
• Understanding and
living in grace • Demonstrating
unprejudiced and
• Communicating with loving lives
God regularly
• Accepting authority
• Demonstrating moral and being personally
responsibility responsible

29. Outcomes for Our People
• Having a hopeful and positive attitude
• Participating in the rituals of the Christian
community
• Engaging in mission and service

31. Understanding Youth and Family Ministry
Youth and family ministry is a holistic and
intergenerational approach to ministry. It is primarily
not about children, youth, or families. It is primarily
about Jesus. It is about discipleship and passing on
the faith. It is not just children’s ministry or youth
ministry. It’s everything that God is doing in the
community through the congregation. Thus a director
of youth and family ministry must work with the whole
ministry team of the congregation, have a clear
understanding of the vision and mission of the
congregation, and understand faith formation.

33. Understanding Youth and Family Ministry
Additional resources can be found on our website:
www.faithlutheran.org
Link to “Youth and Family Ministry” on right

34. Our Commitment
Faith Lutheran Church has made a conscious
decision as a congregation, in faithful
consideration of God’s mission for us, to
expand our ministry.
As such, we will nurture our ministry to
children, youth, and families through the hiring
a Director of Youth and Family Ministries.

35. What’s Next?

36. What’s Next?

37. Ministry Growth Plan
• Church Council affirms plan
developed at Council retreat
• Leaders are trained
• Education and sharing information,
SEED Newsletter, website, temple
talks, etc. to make sure we all have
the information we need to
understand our goals for ministry

38. Ministry Growth Plan
• Each member will have a chance to
meet with a team member to learn
more about our plan and needs
• Each member will be given the
opportunity to commit to our future

39. Desired Outcome
• Stewardship Committee evaluates our
situation with pastors, council
• Interview candidate
• Hire candidate and ministry begins
• Ministry strategies shaped and
expansion of ministry begins

40. New Ministry
Possibilities for FLC
• Singles • Milestone
Ministry Marking
Ministry
• Young Adult
Ministry • Discovery
Weekend
• Extensive Bible Retreat
Studies
• Small Group
• Passing on Ministry
Faith Initiative
for families • and more...

41. Questions?

42. Questions?

43. “May the blessings
of each day
be the blessings
you need most.”
- Irish Blessing