Effective Committee TrainingSteve McIlvain

913.515.1218 smcilvain@sc.younglife.org

YOUNG LIFEYOUNG LIFE

CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE COMMITTEES

1. Are built on the right foundation2. Have goals and action plans for success

3. Are structured to accomplish goals and plans and support the ministry

4. Ensure adequate financial support5. Understand authority and decision making in YL 6. Plan and hold effective meetings7. Appreciate, celebrate, and say thanks 8. Evaluate themselves

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

• How a local Young Life committee organizes itself to accomplish the goals and action plans of the ministry

DETERMINING STRUCTURE

FACTORS TO CONSIDER• Does an urban ministry have

different committee structural needs?

• Does the area have one high school or more than one high school?

• What type of committee structure is needed in a small town?

• Are there special program needs?

TRADITIONAL STRUCTURE

COMMITTEE

TRADITIONAL STRUCTURE WITH SUBCOMMITTEES

Banquet SUB-COMMITTEE

Prayer SUB-COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE

Staff Care SUB-COMMITTEE

Golf SUB-COMMITTEE

TRADITIONAL COMMITTEE TDS LEADERSHIP TEAM

TRADITIONALCOMMITTEE

TDS LEADERSHIPTEAM

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BETTER GIFT UTILIZATION BETTER GIFT UTILIZATION Benefits: Tighter focus on

responsibilities. Maximize spiritual

gifts. More resources Involve more adults

Challenges: Communication! Confusing to the

community (& us!) More staff time?

TRADITIONAL COMMITTEE TRADITIONAL COMMITTEE DESCRIPTORSDESCRIPTORS

TRADITIONALCOMMITTEE

Membership: Process-Oriented, Detailed (Sustainers)Responsibilities: Prayer Support, Leader Care, Communications, Support TDS and Fundraising Efforts

Meetings: Monthly Language of Systems Meet at Night

TDS LEADERSHIP TEAM DESCRIPTORS

TDS LEADERSHIP TEAM

Membership: Small/Medium-Sized Business Owners (Entrepreneurial)Responsibilities: Develop Budget, Monitor Budget, Implement TDS, Fundraising EventsMeetings: Infrequent Meetings Language of Money Breakfast or Lunch

TRADITIONAL COMMITTEE/TRADITIONAL COMMITTEE/TDS LEADERSHIP TEAMTDS LEADERSHIP TEAM

TRADITIONALCOMMITTEE

TDS LEADERSHIPTEAM

BANQUETFood, Set-up, Registration, Decorations, Table Hosts, Clean-up

Corporate/Table Sponsors, Ask, Money Collection and Analysis