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Book SynopsisYouth Ministry Management Tools 2.0 by Mike Work and Ginny Olson is an up-to-date revision of a popular, best-selling resource manual that helps youth workers with the administrative side of leading a youth ministry.
Table of ContentsOUTLINE FOR YMMT V2 Chapter 1 - Introduction to Management of Youth Ministry A. Why management is sometimes difficult for YM people B. Theological underpinnings of youth ministry management C. If you're new to youth ministry: the first steps you need to take. SECTION I - STRATEGIC FOUNDATIONS OF YOUTH MINISTRY CHAPTER 2 - STARTING POINT OF YM MANAGEMENT A. Philosophy of youth ministry B. Philosophy of Leadership C. Vision and Mission CHAPTER 3 - STRATEGIC PLANNING Developing a strategic plan for your youth ministry A. Demographics of your community B. Demographics of your church C. What's a SWOT analysis and how can it help you? D. Values, Beliefs, Assumptions, and Guiding Principles E. Goals: SMART F. Evaluating a youth ministry CHAPTER 4 - PLANNING A. Short-term planning B. Long-term planning SECTION II - ORGANIZATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY CHAPTER 5 - EVENTS A. Types of events B. Creating C. Guidelines D. Risk management E. Contracts, forms, budgets F. Marketing CHAPTER 6 - COMMUNICATIONS A. Target your communication B. Tools for communication: websites, texting, emails, etc C. Designing and prioritizing marketing CHAPTER 7 - FINANCES A. Budget basics B. Financial policies C. Developing a year-long budget D. Fund-raising CHAPTER 8 - GENERAL OFFICE PROCEDURES A. Office set up B. Office protocol C. Filing systems CHAPTER 9 - RISK MANAGEMENT A. Foundation of risk management B. Safety policies C. Necessary forms: Registration, permission, medical release D. Background checks E. Insurance coverage CHAPTER 10 - WORKING WITH BOARDS and COMMITTEES A. Type of Boards: advisory, governing, policy making, B. Board responsibilities C. Selection of board and committee members D. Governing policies E. Running meetings CHAPTER 11 - WRITING ON THE JOB A. Writing reports for annual meetings, governing boards, etc. B. Correspondence: How to write your resignation, a thank you, an invitation C. How to put together a proposal D. Writing reference letters E. Intellectual property SECTION 3: PEOPLE AND YOUTH MINISTRY CHAPTER 12 - TEAM: RECRUITING, SCREENING, AND DEVELOPING A. Philosophy of team B. Job descriptions and expectations C. Recruiting volunteers D. Screening E. Orientation and evaluation strategy for new volunteers F. Developing the team CHAPTER 13- STUDENT LEADERS A. Philosophy B. How to develop a team C. Roles and expectations D. Teachable moments in developing leaders CHAPTER 14 - INTERNS A. Getting your church on board B. Preparing for interns C. Recruiting and screening D. Internship development plan E. Evaluation SECTION 4: YOU AND YOUTH MINISTRY Chapter 15 - Employed as a Youth Minister A. Resumes, cv's, and LinkedIn - making yourself known B. Job descriptions C. Researching a position D. Interviewing E. Salary F. Job reviews G. Negotiating: a raise, vacation, schooling, etc. H. Professional boundaries I. Leaving: when it's your choice and when it's not. Chapter 16 - Managing Your Life in Ministry A. Time Management B. Setting priorities C. Planning for your future
