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Outline of Leadership Blueprint

Welcome Letter

Leadership Blueprint Checklist

One Heart

Online Training

YFC Institute

Collaborative Community Strategy

YFC Academy

Executive Director University

Defense of the Statement of Faith

Additional Leadership Opportunities

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.

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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 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. We also highly recommend the certification for administrative staff. See page 6 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.

It is an honor to serve in this role and to invest in the people of YFC.

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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?email [email protected]

JERRY WHEELERCredentialing

NINA EDWARDSContent and Training

CARRIE FROESERegistration and Logistics

Leadership Blueprint Checklist

Completion of the Leadership Blueprint results in the awarding of a Ministry Credential which 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 [email protected] for further details.

In order to pursue a ministry credential, your chapter must have the following on file for you:

• Application

• Background Check

• Job Description• Standards of Conduct: Living the Life of a Leader (read & signed)

• References

• Other basic paperwork

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Leadership Blueprint ChecklistCONTINUED

FULL TIME EXECUTIVE OR MINISTRY STAFF

To be completed within the first two years of being hired.• One Heart Retreat• Online Orientation & the Online Overview of the 5

Essentials

• YFC Institute

• Collaborative Community Strategy Workshop - online• Academy -OR- Executive Director University• Defense of the Statement of Faith Paper

Est. Cost for Ministry Staff: $1700-1900 plus travelEst. Cost for Executive Leadership: $1900-2200 plus travel

*The credentialing track for missionaries serving overseas with World

Outreach and YFC Military may vary. Consult department director for details.

VOLUNTEER OR PART-TIME MINISTRY SITE DIRECTOR*

* Also highly recommended for Administrative Staff

We understand that because you’re a volunteer, part-time ministry site leader, or administrative staff, 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!

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

• One Heart Retreat (this is the one live training experience)• Orientation - online• An Overview of the 5 Essentials - online• 3Story - online or in-person• A National Ministry Training Track - online• Adults Who Empower - online workshop• Collaborative Community Strategy - online workshop• Defense of the Statement of Faith Paper

Est. Cost: $125-135 plus travel6

Ministry Credential Ministry Certification

One Heart Retreat

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 six 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.

ATTENDEESAll YFC Staff & Volunteers

TIME FRAMEFall, overnight 26-hour retreat

COST$125 - 135

FACULTYJerry Wheeler & Others

PRE-REQUISITESNone

FOCUSFalling more in love with Jesus

REGISTERtraining.yfc.net

One Heart Retreats will begin at 12pm on Day 1 and conclude at 2pm Day 2.

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

One Heart RetreatCONTINUED

August 13-14 | Rincon, GA

pre Southern States Regional Conference

August 19-20 | North Webster, IN

post Great Lakes Regional Conference

Oct 1-2 | Location TBD

pre Central States Regional Conference

Oct 6-7 | Location TBD

pre Southwest States Regional Conference

Oct 21-22 | Cannon Beach, OR

post Pacific Northwest Regional Conference

Nov 5-6 | New Freedom, PA

pre Eastern States Reg Conf

Dec 8-9 | Louisville, KY

Make up, for those hired after Regional Conferences or unable to attend their regional

One Heart.

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Online Training

To access the Online Training system:

1. Login to YFC IMPACT (using your Impact user name and password)

2. Click on the Training banner at the top3. Follow the Online Training link

4. Use your YFC Impact user name and password to access Online Training

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

Once in the system, select the “Learn” tab and complete the required classes.

For those pursing a Ministry Credential (complete prior to

Institute):

• Orientation

• Overview of the 5 Essentials

For those pursuing a Ministry Certification:• Orientation

• Overview of the 5 Essentials

• 3Story (in person or online)

• Adults Who Empower

• Collaborative Community Strategy (see page 12)• Choose one National Ministry and go through all of the

training videos in the training track

Once you have completed these classes, email

[email protected] and let us know that they are done.

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Online Training CONTINUED

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All members of YFC may participate in the many aspects of Online Training. There is additional training for Volunteer

Mobilization, various Ministry Topics (such as Cultural Influences and Adolescent Development), Board Members and each National Ministry.

New this year:

- Executive Leader Online Training- Updated National Ministries training videos

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, funding 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.

YFC Institute | January 6-12, 2016 | Denver, CO | The Inverness Hotel

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

*The airport shuttle is covered if you arrive by scheduled time and have turned in your itinerary.

Prerequisites:

- One Heart Retreat- Online Orientation & Online Overview of the 5 Essentials- Abuse Prevention Training classes*

*The Abuse Prevention Training classes are offered through Praesidium. Please contact [email protected] for instructions on how to accomplish them.

ATTENDEESAll YFC Staff

TIME FRAMEJanuary 6-12, 2016

COST$1000 - $1200

FACULTYNational Ministry Support Team and Others

PRE-REQUISITESOne Heart, Online Orientation & 5 Essentials, Abuse Prevention Training

FOCUSGrow in knowledge of the YFC Mission and develop a game plan specific to your ministry


Collaborative Community Strategy 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 (see page 9 for specific login info).

Once completed, submit final paper to [email protected] for approval.

ATTENDEESStaff seeking Ministry Credential or Certification

TIME FRAMEOnline

COSTFree

FACULTYDave Rahn & Nina Edwards

PRE-REQUISITESYFC Institute (for those seeking Credential), otherwise none

FOCUSCollaborating within your local community

YFC Academy

This four day experience is focused on establishing foundations 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.

Academy is now offered once a year in January. 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. This is a rich learning experience 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. Come up with one practical application of each chapter that can be applied in your ministry role.

YFC Academy | Jan 9-12, 2016 | Denver, CO | The Inverness Hotel

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

*The airport shuttle is covered if you arrive by scheduled time and have turned in your itinerary.

ATTENDEESYFC Ministry Staff who have completed Institute

TIME FRAMEJanuary 9-12, 2016

COST$550 - 750

FACULTYNina Edwards, Trent Bushnell & Others

PRE-REQUISITESYFC Institute

FOCUSAccurately handling and communicating Biblical truth

Not required for Executive Directors, but highly recommended

Executive Director University

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 staff who are considering an executive role in

the future.

ATTENDEESExecutive Directors

TIME FRAMESpring, 6 days

COST$700 - 800

FACULTYBrad Bills, Virginia Nurmi & Others

PRE-REQUISITESYFC Institute

FOCUSLeading, Funding, Planning & Managing


Defense of the Statement of Faith

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 or Certificate, even those with Seminary or Bible College degrees.

Instructions:

Prepare a written defense for each of the 7 Tenets of the Youth For Christ Statement of Faith. Include Scripture references and why each tenet is essential to your YFC ministry.

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

Once completed, submit final paper to [email protected] for approval.

ATTENDEESAll Staff receiving Ministry Credential or Minstry Certification

TIME FRAMEOnline

COSTFree

FACULTYJerry Wheeler

PRE-REQUISITESNone

FOCUSAwareness of support and belief in the YFC Statement of Faith

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In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises.

Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral

excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with

patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone.

2 PETER 1:5-7

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