2014-2015 Training Catalog

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The purpose of the training department is to serve all levels of Youth for Christ staff by providing resources, relationships and training experiences that nurture their personal connections with Jesus and most effectively equip them to fulfill the mission of YFC.

For registration and additional information on any of the Leadership Blueprint events in this catalog please visit:

training.yfc.net

Dates, locations and costs listed are subject to change so please verify current information through the website prior to booking any travel to events.

PURPOSE

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from the Senior Director of National TrainingNina Edwards

Welcome to the YFC Leadership Blueprint for new staff!

We have a rich legacy of people development in YFC and this Leadership Blueprint, which was put into place in 2009, gives fulltime entry level staff a strong foundation in ministry.

Our goal is to give staff a deep grasp of the five essentials and 3Story, the dynamics and particulars of each national ministry, and to reaffirm the value of a deep abiding relationship with Jesus as the most important aspect of their ministry.

This catalog should benefit you as you plan your yearly calendar and training budgets. We have listed the time of year or the exact dates and in some cases the venue for these events. We have also worked to give you an understanding of the goal and focus of each experience. Registration for all events is done online via training.yfc.net.

Veteran staff are welcome to attend as well. In fact, it is our desire to expose veteran staff to many pieces of the blueprint in hopes they might facilitate a training experience in the future.

While most of the events that are listed in this catalog are geared toward full time staff, please be aware that we have added a ministry certification for volunteer and part time staff as well. See page 4 for specific details. Most of the training for a certification is done online and the best way to get a feel for it is to log on to the online training site via Impact. Your Impact log in and password will allow you to use the online training.

Please take a few minutes to read through this catalog in order to familiarize yourself with the blueprint. NEW this year is our move to provide YFC Academy yearly in Denver. This move was made in order to give students a chance to come back and reconnect with staff and faculty they met at Institute and to provide a better learning experience as they dive into the essential of Faithful Bible Teaching. It is an honor to serve in this role and to invest in the people of YFC.

Jerry Wheeler (Credentialing & Tracking)

Nina Edwards (Content & Training)

Carrie Froese (Registration & Logistics)

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

training@yfc.net

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Completion of the Leadership Blueprint results in the awarding of a Ministry Credential. Ministry Credential certificates will be awarded at the Regional Conferences. All assignments must be completed and signed off on at least two weeks prior to your particular regional conference. If you have questions, please contact training@yfc.net for further details.

MINISTRY CREDENTIALSIn addition to the training events and assignments listed for Ministry Staff, Executive Leadership and Volunteer/Part-Time Staff, the following items must be completed and on file to receive your Ministry Credential:

• Background Check• Application• Job Description• Standards of Conduct (read & signed)• References• Other basic paperwork• A Bachelor’s degree is required unless credit is being given for continued study and life experience (N/A for Volunteer/Part Time Staff). Jerry Wheeler directs and approves study and life experience credit. Email training@yfc.net for information.

OUTLINE OF LEADERSHIP BLUEPRINT SEQUENCE/CHECKLIST

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Full Time Ministry Staff and Executive Leadership

Ministry Credential Requirements: To be completed by all staff within the first two years of being hired.

1. One Heart Retreat 2. Online Orientation 3. YFC Institute (One Heart & Online Orientation are pre-

requisites)

Once Institute has been passed, the remaining pieces may be completed in any order:

• Online Collaborating Workshop • Academy -OR- Executive Director University (EDU)• Bible Assignment (may be completed at any time in the process, can be found at training.yfc.net)

Est. Cost for Ministry Staff: $1400-1600 plus travel

Est. Cost for Executive Leadership: $1600-1900 plus travel

Volunteer or Part-Time Ministry Site Director

Ministry Certification Requirements: To be completed by part-time/volunteer site directors in the first two years of being hired.

We understand that because you’re a volunteer or part-time ministry site leader, you’re juggling multiple responsibilities that make it difficult to attend live training events. That’s why we’ve put together a series of online training courses... just for you!

First complete a One Heart Retreat (this is the one live training experience held regionally).

1. Orientation2. An Overview of the 5 Essentials3. 3Story (in-person or online)4. National Ministries Training Track5. Adults Who Empower6. Collaborating Workshop7. Statement of Faith paper

Est. Cost: $115-125 plus travel

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Can you kindle a lifetime of faithfulness in 24 hours? YFC One Heart Retreats are designed to engage you in a variety of Scripture based reflective experiences that connect you to the Father.

This overnight getaway has been designed to train our hearts for exclusive allegiance to Jesus, steadying our strong connection in Him so that we can bear much fruit. More than 1000 staff in the past five years have found One Heart to be pivotal in their focus on falling more deeply in love with Jesus as they serve Him.

One Heart Retreats are held regionally and usually occur in the fall. This year they are connected to each Regional Conference - either the day before or after. Please make sure that any staff you plan to send to Institute get to a One Heart in the fall. Registration cost includes food and accommodation.

One Heart Retreats will begin at 12pm on Day 1 and conclude at 2pm Day 2. Most commonly, Day 2 of the retreat will also be Day 1 of the Regional Conference. There will be plenty of time to make it to the start of the conference.

ONE HEART RETREAT

Attendees: All YFC Staff & Volunteers

Time Frame: Fall, overnight 26-hour retreat

Cost: $115-125

Faculty: Jerry Wheeler & Others

Prerequisites: None*

Focus: Falling more in love with Jesus

*One Heart is one of two prerequisites

for attending YFC Institute

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FALL 2014 DATES

• Southern States – August 14-15 Rincon, GA (prior to Reg Conf)• Great Lakes – August 18-19 Huntington, IN (prior to Reg Conf)• Central States – October 2-3 within 90 mins of South Sioux City, NE (prior to Reg Conf)• Southwest States – October 8-9 within 90 mins of Visalia, CA (prior to Reg Conf)• Pacific Northwest – October 15-16 Cannon Beach, OR (post Reg Conf) • Eastern States – Nov 13-14 within 90 mins of York, PA (prior to Reg Conf)

• Make Up – December 9-10, Louisville, KY*

*For those hired after Regional Conferences or unable to attend for any other reason. This is your opportunity to attend a One Heart and meet the prerequisite for YFC Institute.

If dates or location in your region do not work, you are welcome to attend any One Heart retreat.

Visit training.yfc.net for registration & additional information.

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Our online training system is very user friendly and informative.

Accessing the system is easy:

1. Login to YFC IMPACT2. From the home page, click on the Training Banner

Use your YFC Impact user name and password to access the Online Training system. Once in the system, select the “Classroom” tab and click on “Orientation.”

After completing Orientation, click on 5 Essentials.

Compete both prior to Institute.

The Abuse Prevention Training classes offered through Praesidium must also be completed prior to Institute. Please contact riskmanagement@yfc.net for instructions on how to accomplish them.

ONLINE ORIENTATION & 5 ESSENTIALS: IMPACT 2.0

There is so much more to the Impact 2.0 Online Training system than just Orientation.

Completing the Online Orientation segment, 5 Essentials class and Abuse Prevention Training classes are pre-requisites for all YFC Institute attendees. The other classes in the training blueprint are intended to be covered at Institute or assigned after Institute, so there is no need to do more than Orientation and 5 Essentials.

However, ALL members of YFC may participate in the many aspects of Online Training. These are great training tools for volunteer and part-time staff on a variety of topics and ministry specific material. In fact, if you have a volunteer or part time site director, we have created a blueprint just for them and much of it can be completed online. Check it out at the top of the online training page. Keep checking back at the Online Training site for new resources.

Board Members:In addition to Ministry specifics there is already a Board Member orientation uploaded. It covers topics such as:

• Heart of our Mission• Overview of the YFC Structure• Charter Covenant• 5 Essentials - Assessing the Mission• And more!

Attendees: All YFC Staff & Volunteers

Time Frame: Approx 4 hrs for Orientation and 5 Essentials

Cost: FREE!

Faculty: National Ministry Support Team & Others

Prerequisites: None*

Focus: Gain a base knowledge about YFC/USA

*Online Orientation and 5 Essentials are prerequisites for

attending YFC Institute

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ONLINE TRAINING

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YFC Institute 2015January 6-12Denver, CO at The Inverness Hotel

Cost includes hotel stay*, meals on-site, roundtrip ground transportation* from DIA and registration fees.

*Hotel room will be shared with a roommate and airport shuttle is covered if you arrive by scheduled time and have turned in your itinerary.

YFC INSTITUTE

YFC Institute is a week long experience where staff will receive an overview of the 5 Essentials and a deeper dive into the essentials of Widespread Prayer, Empowering and Loving Relationships.

In addition, 3Story and a firm grasp of our mission and vision will help new staff create an effective game plan for the next year of ministry. Staff will also have great opportunities to connect with others in their National Ministry group as they learn effective ways to implement what they are learning.

Attendees: All YFC Staff

Time Frame: January, 1 week

Cost: $850-1100

Faculty: National Ministry Support Team & Others

Prerequisites: Online Orientation & One Heart

Focus: Grow in knowledge of YFC Mission

with a game plan specific to staff’s

ministry

Once YFC Institute has been completed, the remaining items in the Leadership Blueprint may be completed in any order. (The Bible Assignment can be completed at any time during the process.)

Collaborating Workshop:This workshop focuses on the skills needed for mission-vigorous ministry sites to collaborate with the members of your local community.

Remember, to take the workshop, you must login through Impact 2.0.

If you don’t have an Impact login, talk with your chapter manager.

COLLABORATING WORKSHOP

Attendees: Staff seeking Ministry Credential or Ministry

Certification

Time Frame: Online

Cost: FREE!

Faculty: Dave Rahn

Prerequisites: YFC Institute

Focus: Collaborating within your local community

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Attendees: All Staff receiving Ministry Credential or

Ministry Certification

Time Frame: Can be worked on at any point in the

credentialing process

Cost: FREE!

Faculty: Jerry Wheeler,

Director of Credentialing & Spiritual Transformation

Prerequisites: None

Focus: Awareness of support and belief

in the YFC Statement of Faith

Prepare a written defense for each of the 7 Tenets of the Youth For Christ Statement of Faith. This includes using Scripture references and why each tenet is essential in the ministry of YFC.

The 7 Tenets and exact instructions can be downloaded at: training.yfc.net

Signing a piece of paper stating one agrees with the 7 Tenets within the YFC Statement of Faith is hopefully not something taken lightly, however, it can be done without really looking into the meaning of each tenet. This assignment helps YFC Staff gain a deeper understanding of and alignment with the Statement of Faith. This step is required for all staff pursuing their Ministry Credential, even those with Seminary or Bible Col-lege degrees.

Once completed, staff will email their paper to training@yfc.net.

BIBLE ASSIGNMENT

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Attendees: All Staff receiving Ministry Credential or

Ministry Certification

Time Frame: Can be worked on at any point in the

credentialing process

Cost: FREE!

Faculty: Jerry Wheeler,

Director of Credentialing & Spiritual Transformation

Prerequisites: None

Focus: Awareness of support and belief

in the YFC Statement of Faith

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Attendees: YFC Ministry Staff who have completed

Institute

Time Frame: Jan 9-12, 2015

Cost: $410-610 (Includes hotel, meals and airport

transportation)

Faculty: Nina Edwards, Trent Bushnell & Others

Prerequisite: YFC Institute

Focus: Accurately handling and communicating

Biblical truth

(Not required for ED’s but highly recommended)

This four day experience is focused on establishing foudations of preparation and communication for Faithful Bible Teaching. We will equip YFC Staff with the understanding and skills needed to regularly and effectively communicate the Gospel. Staff will learn a person-centered process that will allow them to identify their audience, clearly articulate their focus, and choose the most effective communication style for each setting. As well as expressing the clear teaching of God’s word in order to articulate the Gospel.

We recently made a shift in Academy. Same excellent content, but it is now offered once a year in Denver in January. Academy attendees will get to take advantage of returning to the Inverness Hotel in Denver and reuniting with their Institute class. They will also have access to outstanding faculty, many of whom they met at Institute. We believe the learning experience will be much richer as students dig into scripture together and elevate their communication skills.

There are two pre-assignments for YFC Academy:1. Prepare a 3 minute devotional type talk aimed at a YFC audience, using one to three verses from the Bible. 2. Buy and read Secrets of Dynamic Communication by Ken Davis. The assignment is to come up with one practical application of each chapter that can be applied in one’s ministry role.

YFC Academy Jan 9-12, 2015 Denver, CO at The Inverness Hotel

YFC ACADEMY

Attendees: Executive Directors

Time Frame: Spring, 6 Days

Cost: $650-750

Faculty: Brad Bills, Tim Skrivan & Others

Prerequisites: YFC Institute

Focus: Leading, Funding, Planning and

Managing

The purpose of Executive Director University (EDU) is to provide our newest Executive Directors with training, tools, encouragement and connection so they will be successful in their role. We provide an interactive classroom experience that will focus on important aspects of being an Executive Director as well as providing many opportunities to interact with YFC/USA staff. Our desire is that Executive Directors leave EDU sure of their calling, excited about their role and confident that they will be supported in their mission to serve the young people of their area. This time will focus on Board and ED Relationships, Planning, Managing, Funding, Leading, Risk Management and IRS Issues.

EDU is offered in the spring in Denver, CO. It usually runs from Sunday evening through Friday morning. The days are long, but we strive to keep our students engaged through varied subjects, teachers, teaching methods, case studies and group interaction.

The cost for EDU includes meals, lodging, airport transportation, training materials, and registration fees.

Veteran Executive Directors are also welcome as well as staffwho are considering an executive role in the future.

EDU - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY

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Attendees: Executive Directors

Time Frame: Spring, 6 Days

Cost: $650-750

Faculty: Brad Bills, Tim Skrivan & Others

Prerequisites: YFC Institute

Focus: Leading, Funding, Planning and

Managing

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ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EVENTS

The following are additional opportunities to connect with fellow YFC Staff and continue to develop leaders. These are not part of the Leadership Blueprint credentialing process. Events are hosted by various members of the Ministry Support Team and information here is meant to help inform staff of events within the calendar year. Please be sure to check the appropriate websites for up to date costs, locations, and dates.

YFCamp – Summer 2014www.yfc.net/camp

Middle School Camps:Cran-Hill - Rodney, MI - June 16-20Cascades - Yelm, WA - June 23-27 NorthBay - North East, MD - July 20-24Sunstream - Ogden, IA - August 1-5Southwind - Ocklawaha, FL - August 4-9

High School Camps:NorthBay - North East, MD - July 13-19Quaker Ridge - Woodland Park, CO - July 20-26 Oakbridge - Ramona, CA - July 24-29 Carolina Point #1 - Brevard, NC - July 27-Aug 2Carolina Point #2 - Brevard, NC - August 3-9 Canyons - Antelope, OR - August 3-8

Project Serve Trips Summer 2014 www.yfc.net/projectserve

Project Serve @ YFC Camp Summer 2014 www.yfc.net/camp/project-serve-at-yfc-camp

World Link projectserve@yfc.net

Regional Conferences – Fall 2014regional.yfc.net

Southern States: Aug 15-17 (Fri-Sun) Savannah, GAGreat Lakes: Aug 19-21 (Tue-Thur) Huntington, INCentral States: Oct 3-5 (Fri-Sun) South Sioux City, NESouthwest States: Oct 9-11 (Thur-Sat) Visalia, CAPacific Northwest: Oct 13-15 (Mon-Wed) Cannon Beach, OREastern States: Nov 14-16 (Fri-Sun) York, PA

For more information: training.yfc.net