Micro Project for Ministry Development Plan

Part 1: Creating a Vision for the Plan

Why a Ministry Development Plan is needed

The final project of the researcher centers on a ministry development plan. The researcher intends to come up with a peer-peer fully engaged mentoring ministry referred to as Youth Empowered and Transformed for Christ (YET 4 Christ). The ministry will be in form of a youth group that gives young people an opportunity to mentor their colleagues in the church and within the neighboring communities. Its goal shall be to mold and shape the young people’s spiritual identity and perception from a worldly perspective to one that is conducive to God’s word and how God sees His people. This is necessary for the spiritual development of the young generation. In the Christian context, mentorship involves more than just sharing knowledge about the word of God. It entails helping people to understand the importance of loving God and how to serve Him better.[1] This is what the young persons are in need of for them to have a solid biblical foundation, and comprehend why they are important in both the kingdom of God and in the society. YET 4 Christ shall play an important role in nurturing strong young Christians who share not only the love of Christ, but also their unique experiences with the word of God. This mentorship will in turn enable the young people to have a strong sense of belonging that is likely to replicate itself in the next generation ministry.

Understanding the Need for this Specific Ministry

The contemporary generation of youths is interesting in the sense that its needs do not overlap with those of other church members. It is a generation that does not believe in the importance of faith in leading God’s people to all truth.[2] All that these young people are preoccupied with is finding purpose and meaning in life. Many are actually desperate and are in need of hope. Yet hope is not a target that can be easily achieved in a world ravaged by political conflicts, failing economies, pandemics, and terrorist attacks. This makes the future of the young generation bleak. Since the young people are the future of the church, there is need to give them hope through a mentoring program. YET 4 Christ can be instrumental in helping them to deepen their faith in Christ. This can be effected through Bible studies, prayer sessions, life experience discussions, and evangelism. The ministry will also partner with neighboring ministries in hosting some type of youth outreach events, including field trips, concerts, conferences, and college tours. Such activities get the youth involved while showing and teaching them a practical Gospel.[3] Apart from being useful to the youths who are in the church, YET 4 Christ can be helpful in reaching other youths in the community who have not received Jesus Christ as their savior. Thus, the ministry will make a significant contribution to the growth and expansion of the Church.

Plan for Communicating the Vision for the Ministry

The vision for the YET 4 Christ will be initially shared through the word of mouth. The founding minister of the ministry shall take the initiative of letting the youths know about the new ministry. He will inform them about its goal, and importance in their lives. To get the support from other church ministries within the church, there is need for its founder to explain to other church ministers the importance of the proposed ministry. He has to show them how the ministry is going to nurture young Christians who will take the Gospel to another level. Many young people in the church today are tech-savvy.[4]  They come to church with Smartphones and tablets. Many are in social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp. Apart from using the word of mouth in communicating the vision of the new ministry, it is also important to make use of the technology opportunities. This can be achieved through delegation of tasks to tech-savvy and outgoing youths. It is as well necessary to ensure that the need for the ministry is broadcasted through social medial platforms for effective engagement of the youths.

Invitation for Participating in the Ministry Launch

For effective launch of the ministry, the youth minister will secure volunteers through identification and use of youths within the church. These young people can play an important role in mentoring their fellow youths who are also members of the church. This will be important for their spiritual growth and development. The young mentors can also be influential in reaching other youths in their communities. By doing so, they can contribute to the spread of the Gospel among the young generation. Apart from working with the youths in the church, there is need to establish a long term partnership with other youth organizations. It will be necessary to target organizations within the neighboring junior and high schools, and colleges. This can be attained through establishment of a team of leaders who can visit these institutions to solicit the help of youth organizations such as Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Baptist Student Union (BSU), and Black Student Union. It will also be vital to engage such organizations for them to embrace peer mentorship programs.

Part 2: Purpose of the Plan

Positioning the Ministry

YET 4 Christ will be a ministry launched within an existing church ministry. It is going to be based at the Strait Way Ministries church situated in the rural area outside the City of Jackson, in Mississippi, United States. Since the new ministry targets the youths, it will be based on the youth ministry. The current youth ministry in the church comprises youths who are between 15 and 24 years old. Its mission is to engage young people for them to achieve spiritual maturity. Youths require a genuine source of spirituality for them to discover their true identities.[5] Without this, many end up getting confused. This explains why proper guidance is necessary for the young people in the course of their Christian journey. For the youths to develop a positive sense of identity that is compatible with their Christian faith formation, they have to be engaged through peer groups. Peer groups based on mentorship relationships can serve as important sources of both emotional and social support.[6] They can play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing of the young people as they grow in Christ. Given the fact that the new ministry is going to cater for the spiritual and social needs of the youths, it will be necessary to engage the church leadership to create time for its activities. It also needs to be pointed out that a ministry that is entirely dedicated to the youths calls for constant traction because of its sensitive nature. Therefore, it will be important for the minister who intends to introduce the proposed ministry to work closely with other church ministers and leaders in order to ensure that it is launched or implemented successfully.

Understanding the Value of the Ministry

The new ministry will be valuable to the youths in a number of ways. To begin with, young people need a peer-peer Christian mentorship in their lives for their faith in Christ to be deepened.[7] Through sharing the word of God, YET 4 Christ can enable them to have a personal encounter with God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In their Christian journey, youths need spiritual, social, and economic empowerment.[8] This can enable them to develop into responsible Christians who can change the world for Christ. The proposed ministry is an appropriate platform through which the empowerment can be achieved. One of the main tasks of the church is to reach the lost souls in order to win them back for Christ. This is in response to the Great Commission that Jesus gave to his disciples about teaching people of all nations to obey what he commanded them.[9] The planned ministry will enable the youths in the church to reach other youths with the Gospel. This can provide a good opportunity for their total transformation. Just like other peer-based ministries, YET 4 Christ is an appropriate avenue that can enable the youths to establish their identities. It has been established that young persons’ spiritual formation and identity formation complement each other.[10] As they grow up, youths tend to grapple with questions about their own existence, their purpose in life, and meaning of life.[11] A Christian peer group can serve as a source of valuable information that can help to answer such questions. The new ministry can also play a useful role in promoting positive behavioral development among the youths. This is achieved through a normative code that develops out of the realization of what defines a given group and interconnects its members.[12]

Samples of Similar Ministries Elsewhere

Samples of ministries similar to YET 4 Christ exist within Mississippi and in other parts of the United States. An appropriate example in Mississippi is the Youth for Christ Ministry in the Mississippi Gulf Coast region. The ministry provides peer to peer kind of mentorship to youths aged between 11 and 19 years. It gives the young people a good opportunity for them to share their experiences through stories. Since this ministry is a Christian organization based on discipleship relationships that derive from the teachings of the Bible, it exposes youthsto  the truth of Christ about life and the Kingdom of God. This is what most young people in the modern society need for them to get hope that can continue pushing them forward in their daily lives.[13] Another good example of a ministry that resembles the proposed one is the Youth Empowerment Program(YEP) of the World Vision. This is a ministry that mentors and encourages young persons in the United States to be agents of positive change in the society. It enables them to develop important leadership, team building, and critical thinking skills.YEP targets young people aged between 14 and 18 years. Participants in the ministry are required to identify local problems in their respective communities. These include issues like school dropout and youth violence. After the identification, the youths are then asked to do research for the purpose of coming up with appropriate solutions that can help to solve such problems. In the process, they develop into confident and empowered individuals who can make a difference in their lives as well as in civic life. They get trained to become community advocates who help in addressing various issues affecting them and the people around them.[14]

Part 3: Working Outline for the Plan

Assessing the Situation

Ministry Summary

As stated in the previous part of the project, YET 4 Christ is a Christian peer to peer mentorship group that will be based in a church located in a rural area within the outskirts of the City of Jackson. The ministry shall be part of the church’s youth ministry. It will target youths in the church as well as youths within the neighboring communities. In terms of age targets, it will specifically involve young persons aged between 15 and 19. The goal of this ministry shall be to shape young people’s spiritual perception and identity from a worldly point of view to one that is consistent with the will of God. YET 4 Christ will provide a useful platform through which the young people can share Christ’s love and their personal experiences for the purpose of developing their true identity as they grow into mature Christians of the next generation ministry. The ministry shall endeavor to give the youths the hope they need for them to overcome challenges in their daily lives.

Leadership Summary

The new ministry will be entirely led by a group of born again and committed young people. These leaders shall form a council that will play an instrumental role in mentoring peers within small groups based both in the church and in the surrounding communities. Delegating the leadership of a youth group to young people is important in the sense that they understand the issues affecting them better than adults. This also gives them an opportunity to acquire important leadership skills.[15] The founding minister will serve as the patron of the ministry. The major role of the minister shall be to oversee the different activities and programs of the group. He shall as well provide the necessary guidance that the team members require so that they can excel in their respective duties and responsibilities.

Defining the Problem

The process of faith formation among young people is characterized by identify finding versus maintenance of the image of God. Identity finding involves more than a mere transition from youth to adulthood.[16] The young people often struggle to answer questions about who they are, and their purpose in life. If not answered well, such questions can prevent them from having a strong Christian foundation in the Kingdom of God. Although regarded as the next generation ministry, the youths of the 21st century are facing a serious crisis that has led to their disillusionment. They are exposed to poverty, unemployment terrorist threats, and other problems.[17] Such issues explain why most young people in the contemporary society lack Christian affiliation, are leaving the Church in large numbers, and do not embrace biblical literacy. It is also important to note that modern technologies, culture change, and globalization have also contributed to the diversion of the youths from the church.[18] Such factors have motivated many to embrace secular lives.

Proposed Solution to the Problem

Since the current generation of youths will play an integral role in the next generation ministry, there is need to change their attitude about Christianity. It is necessary to let them understand that they need God in their lives in order to conquer the challenges they are facing.[19] The best possible way through which this can be achieved is through mentorship. YET 4 Christ will give the young people an opportunity to share their different experiences and issues with peers in the course of their growth in Christ. They ministry can enable them to get the spiritual and social support that they need to thrive in their Christianity journey. It is as well vital to note that the ministry will play a role in ensuring that more youths are reached and converted for Christ.

Analyzing the Details

Demographic Data

As noted in a previous section, YET 4 Christ is going to be launched within an existing youth ministry of the Strait Way Ministries that is located in the rural region outside the City of Jackson, in the state of Mississippi. Demographically, the church has over 400 members. This congregation is mainly dominated by African Americans. Some white and Hispanic Americans also worship in the church. The dominance of the blacks can be explained by the fact that Jackson is inhabited by more than 78% of the members of the African American race or cultural background.[20] The Strait Way Ministries church is attended by people of different ages. These include young congregants (grade school – age 40), those in the middle age range (age 41-59), and the older members (60 years and above). Youths aged between 15 and 24 years comprise about 30% of the church membership. This is a good number. It shows why the youth ministry and the intended ministry are necessary for the church. The ratio of male to female population in this church is approximately 5 to 1. This suggests that majority of the church members are females. In terms of education, most members of the congregation are educated. Many have minimum formal education qualifications. Although the church is located within a rural setting, the rate of crime in the area is increasing at an alarming rate. This is due to the fact that this region is adjacent to the City of Jackson. Being the most populous and largest city of Mississippi, Jackson and its environs are dangerous places to live. Some of the common violent crimes in the area include homicide, assault, rape, and robbery.[21] The rate of property crime in the area around Jackson is low. However, theft, motor vehicle theft, and burglary are occasionally reported.[22]

SWOT Analysis Presentation

Strengths

There are significant strengths that the development of YET 4 Christ can capitalize on. To start with, the ministry will be established within another ministry that is in existence. It is going to be incorporated into a church youth ministry. This means that the new ministry has a base from where it can develop. It does not have to start from scratch. It is also important to note that the proposed ministry will be overseen by a trained peer minister. This can help to ensure that everything is done in the right way. It as well needs to be pointed out that the church in which the ministry will be based has enough youths. What this means is that this particular ministry is going to have enough peer educators who can mentor other youths and help them to grow morally upright.

Weaknesses

Despite the above strengths, there are some weaknesses that can affect the implementation of the intended ministry. For instance, launching the ministry requires a lot of financial resources. Without money, it can be difficult for the ministry to successfully carry out its programs. The ministry will depend on volunteers who can dedicate their time to the work of mentoring and helping others through peer groups. In case the implementers of this ministry find it difficult to get volunteers, nothing significant can be achieved. It is also necessary to note that most mentorship activities of the ministry need time. Yet the church has many other programs that can make it difficult to set aside this time. The situation is further complicated by the fact that most youths are only free during weekends when they are not attending classes in their schools and colleges.

Opportunities

As a new ministry, YET 4 Christ needs to tap on some available opportunities for it to be implemented in a successful manner. For example, most of the youths who are going to participate in the ministry are church members. Such young people can be used to reach other youths in the community with the Gospel of salvation. Many youths living in the area where the ministry is going to be launched are also tech-savvy. A number of them are on social media platforms. Such youths can be engaged through the platforms. Moreover, the implementers of the new ministry intend to work with other partners both within and outside the church. These can include other church ministries, learning institutions, and criminal justice systems. Good partnership with such organizations can help to move the proposed ministry to another level.

Threats

Although the above opportunities are important for the development of the proposed ministry, some threats also exist. Firstly, the number of youths in the church is increasingly reducing at an alarming rate. Many seem to be less interested in church programs. Secondly, the area where the ministry shall be launched is prone to violent crimes. This can make it difficult for the participants of the ministry to effectively launch the community based activities of the ministry that mainly target youths who are outside the church. Thirdly, most families living in the rural areas next to the City of Jackson are poor. Youths from such families may find it difficult to fully participate in the ministry’s programs that require their financial support. Lastly, the area where the new ministry will be initiated has many churches competing for members. Some of the targeted youths may end up joining the other churches.

Defining the Target Audience

As stated earlier on, the ministry will target young people in the rural area which is adjacent to the City of Jackson. The choice of the rural setting was informed by the fact that most mentorship programs meant for youths in Mississippi are concentrated in urban regions. This has led to the negligence of rural youths. As noted earlier, the intended ministry will target young persons aged between 15 and 19. This age group was chosen for two main reasons. First, majority of the youths of this age are in their middle adolescence years. This is the time when many tend to struggle with emotional and social challenges associated with adolescence. Second, most young people at this age have started maturing. As a result, they can express themselves freely. It is also important to note that both male and female youths will be targeted by the new ministry. Since the number of females in the targeted area is higher than that of males, female members in the ministry will also be more than male ones.

Review of Other Faith Communities

Apart from Strait Way Ministries, the rural area around the City of Jackson that is targeted by the proposed ministry has about 20 other churches. These include denominations such as Pentecostal, Baptist, Church Of God In Christ (COGIC), and Apostolic. Non-denominational churches also exist. While some of these churches are large, others are small. All these churches stand a chance to benefit from the YET 4 Christ ministry. They can partner with Strait Way Ministries in conducting some of the activities of the mentorship program of the new ministry. The churches can as well adopt the program to their own youth ministries.

Asset Identification

Key Leader’s Required Strengths

As indicated in a previous section, the key leaders of the YET 4 Christ ministry include the peer minister and members of the peer leaders’ council. These leaders should demonstrate the following strengths:
    • High level of commitment.
    • Great sense of self-motivation.
    • Self-reliance.
    • Ability to inspire.
    • Willingness to serve.
    • Genuine desire to help peers succeed.
    • A positive attitude.
    • Ability to build trust with mentees.
    • Ability to serve as advocates.
    • Being positive role-models.
    • Desire to deepen their faith in God.
    • Possession of thorough Bible knowledge.
    • Possession of knowledge in issues affecting young people in the modern society.
    • Ability to develop strong working relationships with peers.
    • Capacity to maintain confidentiality with peers.
    • Responsive to clients’ needs.
    • Respect to other group members.
    • Awareness of boundaries and limits.
  • Not being judgmental.

Key Leader’s Required Skills

The following are some of the skills that the leaders of the intended ministry require for them to excel in their various responsibilities:
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Good communication skills.
    • Active listening skills.
    • Cultural awareness.
    • Appropriate organizational skills.
    • High level of creativity.
    • Effective teaching skills.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Team leader skills.

Key Leader’s Required Experiences

YET 4 Christ ministry leaders also need the following experiences for them to effectively perform their duties:
    • Minimum or no prior work experience.
    • Prior experience of working with young people.
    • Experience of serving in both team and independent settings.
    • Experience of handling unexpected, sensitive, and difficult work situations.
  • Experience of working under minimum supervision.

Reflective Statements

Position Statement

YET 4 Christ is a Christian peer-peer mentorship ministry dedicated to the development of young people for the benefit of both the church and the society. The ministry aims at fostering spiritual, and social growth of rural youths who are church members and those based in the community. It endeavors to enable them to develop their true identity while deepening their Christian faith.

Mission Statement

The mission of the ministry is to promote real transformation and empowerment of young people who have been disillusioned by the political, social, and economic problems of the 21st century world. The ministry provides a suitable platform through which these young people can encourage and support each other by way of sharing their problems and proposing solutions.

Vision Statement

The vision of the new ministry is to create a better world that can give youths hope for the future. This is out of the realization that these young people need Christ in their lives as they strive to do way with various challenges that interfere with their normal physical, psychological, emotional, and social development. Without emulating the example of Christ, it can be difficult to overcome such challenges.

Values Statement

The core values of YET 4 Christ include honesty, transparency, trust, integrity, respect, dignity, mutuality, self-determination, stewardship, and service. The ministry seeks to give young people an opportunity to get equipped with these values. This can enable it to achieve its vision and fulfill its mission.

Strategy Statement

The proposed peer ministry activities can be effected through life experience sessions, prayer sessions, Bible studies, conferences, concerts, and field trips. These activities are meant for both youths within the church and those in the community who are not attending church. It is believed that such activities can be useful in enhancing transformation and empowerment among the young persons.

Proposed Team Members

The YET 4 Christ ministry will comprise different team members including, a peer minister, peer leaders’ council, and other group members. Members of the leaders’ council shall include the coordinator, group secretary, and peer educators.

Peer Minister

The duties and responsibilities of the peer minister shall include the following:
    1. Serving as the patron of the team.
  1. Overseeing the activities as well as the programs of the ministry.
  • Providing guidance to the leadership council and other group members.
    1. Being a role model for team members to emulate.
  1. Addressing various concerns arising in the ministry.

Peer Leaders’ Council

Coordinator

The coordinator of the ministry will have the following duties and responsibilities:
    1. Organizing and coordinating ministry meetings, trainings, and other activities.
  1. Supervising the work of other members of the leaders’ council.
  • Approving the recruitment of new members to the group.
    1. Ensuring that the work plan of the group is effectively implemented.
  1. Working with other council members to ensure that the ministry prepares regular reports about its progress.

Secretary

The secretary of the group will have these responsibilities:
    1. Ensuring that ministry meetings are well organized.
  1. Taking minutes of the council meetings.
  • Updating and maintaining the records of the ministry.
  1. Handling matters of correspondence and communication.

Peer Educators

The following are the major duties of the ministry’s peer educators:
    1. Facilitating educational programs, training session, and other ministry activities.
  1. Supporting and empowering group members to take a positive approach to life.
  • Providing relevant guidance that the members require to excel in the ministry.
  1. Helping to solve some concerns of the group members.

Other Group Members

The other group members shall have the following responsibilities and duties:
    1. Supporting each other socially and emotionally.
  1. Participating actively in various ministry activities
  • Adhering to the group norms and rules.

Proposed Budget

The following is the budget proposal for the implementation of the planned ministry. The proposal is based on the estimates of the projected income and expenditure of the ministry. The ministry intends to raise its income from allocations given by the church, contributions of members, offerings, fundraising, donations from well-wishers, and established projects. This income will be spent on administration, salary payments, worship activities, bible study groups, gifts, Christian education, conferences and seminars, trainings, concerts, field tours, office equipment, bills, transportation, advertisements, and miscellaneous. The ministry’s projected income for the year 2022 is $8,835. The projected expenditure is $8,098. Thus, the balance that will be carried forward is $737. This means that the new ministry can be successfully established without any financial constraints. Tables 1 and 2 below demonstrate the comparison of the projected expenditure and income for the intended ministry. Strait Way Ministries YET 4 Christ 2022 Budget Proposal
  • Income
Table 1: projected Ministry Income

Income

Amount ($)

Remarks

Ministry allocations from Church treasury

2150

Member contributions

530

Group offerings

319

Fundraisers

3886

Donations from well-wisher

938

Group projects

1012

Total

8,835

Expenditure Table 2: Projected Ministry Expenditure

Expenditure

Amount ($)

Remarks

Administrative costs

360

Salaries

3500

Bible studies

53

Worship activities

197

Christian education

161

Gifts

74

Trainings

754

Seminars and conferences

613

Concerts

411

Field tours

997

Transportation

218

Bills

352

Office equipment

205

Advertisement costs

99

Miscellaneous

104

Total

8,098

Uniqueness of the Plan YET 4 Christ is unique in various ways. To begin with, the ministry will play an important role in promoting the empowerment of young people. This is going to be effected through social and spiritual empowerment of participants based on biblical principles. Unlike most other peer ministries, the propose ministry shall focus on enhancing youth transformation. God is holy. Those who worship him also need to be holy. Youths can achieve this holiness through total transformation. Ministry activities specifically meant for the transformation of the young people include evangelism, prayers, and Bible studies. Such activities can enable them to deepen their faith in the living God. The ministry will also target a vulnerable group. It aims to draw its membership from the rural villages located outside the City of Jackson, in Mississippi. This is unlike other ministries that go for urban based youths.  The age category itself that is targeted by the ministry is critical. Youths whose age range is between 15 and 19 experience a lot of challenges due to being in their middle adolescence stage. To overcome such challenges, peer mentorship is the solution. It is as well important to note that the ministry is unique in terms of how its leadership will be organized. Leadership positions will totally be left to young persons who are going to participate in the ministry.

Scriptural Foundation for the Plan

The scriptures show that Christian mentorship involves more than just sharing the word of God. It entails helping people to know how they can love God and serve Him better. In the Old Testament, God gave a biblical model of mentorship at the family level for the purpose of ensuring that Israelites maintained faith in Him from one generation to the next. Through Moses, He commanded: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.[23] In the New Testament, Jesus extended the biblical mentorship from the family to the community level. He further clarified the main purpose of the process of mentoring. When asked to state the greatest commandment, he answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”[24] On his part, Apostle Paul demonstrated that one of the best ways through which God’s commandments can be preserved is through establishment of close relationships. In his epistle to the Ecclesiastes, it is stated that “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”[25]

Theological Foundation for the Plan

From the theological point of view, mentorship is generally a relational experience whereby one individual empowers another one. This is achieved through sharing of various God-given resources with the person. Thus, relationship is central to the formation of Christian faith.[26] Therefore, there is no way that more youths can be won for Christ without establishment of a close relationship with them. Some scholars compare mentorship with other relational aspects such as counseling, coaching, teaching and advising.[27] Others opine that the process involves all these processes.[28] Whichever the case, mentorship is important in the sense that it enables individuals to meet both their developmental and spiritual needs. It also helps to ensure that their full potential is exploited for their own benefit. Mentorship as well provides an opportunity through which individuals can mutually benefit from one another by way of sharing experiences, skill, and knowledge.[29] This is important for positive behavior change among the young people. As the divine mentor, Jesus himself found it necessary to establish such a relationship with twelve men that served as his disciples. Among these, he also had a very close relationship with three of them: Peter, James, and John.[30] Jesus and his disciples did a lot of things together just like peers. For instance, they preached, prayed, ate, and travelled together. This demonstrates that mentorship is not all about giving people a given set of rules for them to follow. The process entails living with the persons and doing everything to help them in the growth in Christ. Christian mentorship should not be confused with secular mentorship. Christian mentorship centers on the desire to lead a life like that of Christ.[31] Thus, Christ is the ultimate model who is supposed to be followed. Therefore, mentors must always lead others to Jesus.

Action Plan

SMART Goals

The aim of any action plan for a proposed project is to ensure that its objectives are met. The following is a list of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Sensitive) goals for the YET 4 Christ Ministry: Goal 1: To establish a peer-to-peer ministry that focuses on mentoring youths. Goal 2: To recruit more than 5 members every month. Goal 3: To provide a platform through which youths can get social and spiritual support. Goal 4: To engage youths in the church and community. Goal 5: To ensure that the ministry is fully established by the end of the year.

Timeline

Table 3 below represents the timeline of the proposed ministry activities. It shows what is going to be done, when, why, where, by who, and which resources are needed. Table 3: Timeline for Ministry Activities

Time

Action

Rationale

Responsibility

Place

Resources

April

Ministry launch

To officially begin the ministry

Strait Way Ministries church ministers, leaders, members, and invited guests

Rural neighborhood near  the City of Jackson

Financial resources, ministry hall, ministry office, office equipment, records, etc.

May

Appointment of members of the leadership council

To get leaders who can coordinate the ministry activities

Peer minister

Ministry hall

Not specified.

June

Seeking potential partners that the ministry can work with

To get partner who can support the ministry.

Peer minister, and leadership council members

Not specified

Financial resources for transportation, communication, and lunch expenses

July

Sourcing funds for ministry activities

To ensure that the ministry has enough financial resource for its activities

Strait Way Ministries,  peer minister, and leadership council members

Not specified

Financial resources for transportation, communication, and lunch expenses

August

Mid-term evaluation

To monitor the progress of the ministry

Strait Way Ministries project monitoring and evaluation officer

Ministry office

Not specified

September

Trainings, workshops, and seminars

To promote team capacity building

External facilitators

Ministry hall

Financial resources for facilitation of the sessions

October

Concerts

To create awareness of issues affecting youths

Leadership council members, and other team members

Strait Way Ministries church hall

Financial resources for organization of the sessions

November

Field trips

To give youths an opportunity to meet other young people and learn from them.

The whole ministry team

To be determined later on.

Financial resources for transportation, , and lunch expenses

December

End-term evaluation

To monitor the progress of the ministry

Strait Way Ministries project monitoring and evaluation officer

Ministry office

Not specified

Tasks

Apart from the ministry activities identified in table 3 above, there will be weekly tasks. These include life experience discussion sessions, prayer sessions, Bible studies, and evangelism. Life experience discussions will be held on every Sunday afternoons. Bible studies shall be scheduled for every Wednesday evening. There will be house-to-house evangelism on Saturday afternoons. Short prayer sessions will be held on Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.

Conclusion

Establishing a peer to peer ministry that provides mentoring services can be a very important undertaking. Such a ministry can give youths a chance to develop their true identities and solidify their faith in Christ. Modern youths live in a hopeless world that has been crippled by poor economies, unemployment, terrorism, pandemics, and other serious issues. These young people need a platform through which they can support each other socially, emotionally as well as spiritually. YET 4 Christ will provide such a platform.

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