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Short-Term Consideration 4: Let youth share in the processing/building experience.

By Alvin|2021-07-22T16:55:04-04:00August 5th, 2021|reopening considerations|

Youth ministry continues to evolve from doing things FOR youth to doing things WITH youth. That shared experience in creating something together is more life-changing than any program we can create. One youth pastor shared how they began creating baking YouTube videos. Now, via Zoom, some of their youth group bake together. While it usually takes much longer than doing it by herself, they share how the youth are impacted in several ways: in creating shared memories, developing

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Short-Term Consideration 3: Take the time now to discern the best way(s) to serve your youth and community and have the necessary resources in place.

By Alvin|2021-07-22T16:53:10-04:00August 3rd, 2021|reopening considerations|

A couple of caveats with this: Do not presume your youth ministry mandate/objectives/methods are exactly the same as they were pre-pandemic. In some cases, you may have youth who did connect with your youth ministry in the last few months who are not geographically able to meet in-person. Your strategies may need to be revised in light of new factors. Your youth ministry is not meant to be all-encompassing. Whether through CBOQ or other networks, you are part

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Short-Term Consideration 2: In your area, the potential of churches reopening before some other businesses/institutions allows you to be a favoured place for in-person social interaction.

By Alvin|2021-07-22T16:51:32-04:00July 29th, 2021|reopening considerations|

One of our youth pastors has commented that there is a good chance churches will be able to have larger group gatherings than most other businesses/institutions. Assuming you are appropriately fulfilling your civic and social due diligence, you may want to consider ways to provide space for both youth who are regularly connected to your group and others who are not. There likely will be numerical or proportional restrictions to consider

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July 2021: Pastor’s Tip

By Alvin|2021-07-08T21:17:48-04:00July 8th, 2021|Pastor Tips|

Tip: Talk with your children and youth leaders about their communication and involvement of parents in a hybrid ministry setup. As churches continue to further reopen their physical facilities for ministry activities, we hope all realize that the transition to physical reopening does not automatically mean the elimination of an online ministry component. While it may not be the same as what’s been done the last several months, recognizing not

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June 2021 Pastor Tip #3

By Alvin|2021-06-16T10:35:44-04:00June 14th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Tip: Consult with kids/youth leaders re reopening. The physical reopening of the church site for in-person ministry will impact how children and youth ministries will operate. Each have their specific considerations. Ensure the appropriate people (e.g. your governing board and those point leaders) are on the same page in both expectations and operations of each ministry. CBOQ Kids offers key tips available at cboqkids.ca/tips. (Contact Tanya Yuen for further details.)

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June 2021 Monthly Zoom: Preparing for Service Projects

By Alvin|2021-06-14T23:03:06-04:00June 14th, 2021|monthly zoom|

3 Takeaways from Dan Give youth a voice in the planning process. Establish partnerships that are long term. When planning, overcommunicate with everyone (your team, their parents and your service project partners).

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Reopening Considerations

By Alvin|2021-08-19T10:21:04-04:00June 11th, 2021|best practices|

Download the Reopening Considerations doc With insights from a group of youth leaders, here is a working document on 8 considerations for the coming months as the Quebec and Ontario services open up. If you have additional insides, you can either: Share them in the comments below. Email Alvin. Share on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

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May 2021 – Pastors’ Tip #3

By Alvin|2021-05-15T16:35:56-04:00May 15th, 2021|Pastor Tips|

TIP 3: Celebrate the people going through different graduations. This is the season when many children and youth celebrate milestones (although differently, like last year). This includes: Grade school to high school High school to post-secondary (whether school, apprenticeship or work) Post-secondary studies to new careers (or for further studies) (others you may know about) As you identify these individuals, consider: Reaching out to each graduate individually, whether it’s a

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May 2021 – Pastors’ Tip #1

By Alvin|2021-05-15T16:37:23-04:00May 15th, 2021|Pastor Tips|

TIP 1: Register for Assembly’s learning sessions (and invite others to join you). This year’s Assembly learning sessions includes presenters from across the continent who are specialists in their fields , especially children and youth ministry. We encourage you and others at your church to register. Within your group, you can decide who will attend the various sessions so you can all share insights learned. With your registration, you’ll also

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May 2021 Monthly Zoom: Telling Your Story (to your board)

By Alvin|2021-05-10T22:16:16-04:00May 10th, 2021|Uncategorized|

3 Takeaways from Jared Make sure it ties back to your organization's/church's vision. Record those stories regularly. Invite your volunteer leaders and youth to share alongside you.

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