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Regional Youth Ministry
A New Initiative
Congregational Youth MinistryConcerns
Small number of participants
Some churches without leaders
Leaders asking for training
Limited resources
Regional Youth Ministry as a possible response
Turns small numbers of participants to larger numbers
Mentors congregational leaders
Offers theology, action and ministry
Why Regional Youth Ministry
A form of sustainable youth ministry
Happens locally
Various formats and relationships
It transforms youth
Responsibility of the entire church
Proposed Regional Youth MinistryPurpose
Builds relationships
Gathers area groups
Offers spiritual growth
Empowers and encourages leaders
Regional Youth MinistryFinancials
Cost: up to $32,000 per year(includes salary, materials, etc.)
Seeking funding from:
St. John's United Church Alliston Foundation
Northern Waters Kleinburg Youth Fund
United Church of Canada Vision Fund
United Church of Canada New Ministries Fund
Participating Congregations
Regional Youth MinistryPotential Participants
Mono Mills, Ajala & HockleyTottenham & Rich Hill
New Lowell, Avening & St. John'sShelburne & PrimroseCookstown-Thornton
AllistonOrangeville
PalgraveBoltonCamilla
Bond Head
*Noting that a congregation not listed above that wishes to participate will not be excluded
Regional Youth Ministry
Filling a need within
The United Church of Canada
The Presbytery
The local churches
We can grow small groups...
into larger groups or...
or even larger yet...