From First Time Visit to Devoted Disciple

Dave MaGee – Director of Student Ministries

•Why Jesus?•Why Church?•Why our Church?•Why our Youth Ministry?

4 Questions

• Marketing/Advertising– How do you first reach that new student

The Journey of aNew Student at Resurrection

Communicating with Parents

•Follow-up – how do you respond/connect after their first visit ?

The Journey of aNew Student at Resurrection

Context• What Happens When They First Arrive?

Relationships are the attractant

The Journey of aNew Student at Resurrection

•Youth Group•Sunday School•Confirmation

Content

What happens in the setting?

What’s Next????

Small group settings• Group Life• Retreats• Mission Trips

We need Volunteers to make all of this happen!

Recruiting Volunteers•Don’t ask EXPECT

•EXPECT then EQUIP

•EQUIP then RELEASE

•RELEASE then GUIDE

•GUIDE by ENCOURAGING

Equipping VolunteersThe United Methodist

Church of the Resurrection

Student MinistriesVolunteer Handbook

2013-2014

Appreciating Volunteers

Student Investment and Ownership of Their Faith – a deeply committed Christian is serving and leading others

• Mac track• Beta leadership• Serve team

Becoming Deeply Committed

• College connections• College volunteers• Summer internships• Future volunteers

Becoming Deeply Committed