Youthworks’ Effective Ministry Tool
Identify where your ministry to young people is effective and where it could improve with our comprehensive assessment tool and ministry support.
What is the Effective Ministry Tool?
The Effective Ministry Tool (EMT) is a comprehensive survey for church ministry leaders to assess the effectiveness of their ministry to children and youth. Youthworks Ministry Support has developed the EMT as we have studied Scripture and culture in order to provide the best theology, principles and practice to a Gospel centred children’s and youth ministry.
The EMT is based on 7 principles that have been identified as key priorities for ministries that seek to establish young people as disciples of Christ and members of his Church. The EMT will sharpen your reflection on your current ministry practice by highlighting the current strengths and weaknesses of your ministry effectiveness.
On completion to the online tool, you will receive a report that identifies specific areas of focus for your future ministry. A Youthworks Ministry Support advisor will then meet with you to discuss the report and assist you in your strategic planning for establishing more effective ministry to children and youth.
Contact us now to access our Effective Ministry Tool and get a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of your church’s ministry to young people.
The 7 Principles of Effective Ministry
WORD MINISTRY
Teach young people God’s word through relational discipleship
FAMILY MINISTRY
Equip parents to disciple their children in partnership with the church
INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRY
Integrate young people into the household of God
EVANGELISM AND MISSION
See young people coming to genuine faith in Christ
GOSPEL COLLABORATION
Collaborate with other churches in effective ministry to young people
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Effectively train leaders for gospel ministry to young people
HEALTHY WORKER
Invest in spiritually and emotionally healthy ministry workers who lead with intent
Learn more about implementing the 7 principles
Testimonies
“‘Our kids and youth worker and I found the EMT an affirming process - recognising that we were fundamentally on the same page. It also had the benefit of a marriage survey in that it gave us the opportunity to discuss our different responses. We could then debate how important the differences were and prioritise change in these areas.’”
“The Youthworks EMT is an excellent resource that has helped us evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in our children’s and youth ministry. The survey results provided us with precise and practical information that we could immediately take action on. I would therefore strongly recommend Youthworks’ EMT to all children’s and youth ministers who desire to be strategic and effective in their ministry with young people, leaders and families.”
“The effective ministry tool is a fantastic resource. It’s allowed us to have evidence of current ministry, some things we knew or assumed and others we’d missed are clearly laid out in black and white on paper. We all know ministry itself isn’t black and white but the tool picked up on patterns and holes that has meant that we can easily set concrete goals for improving future ministry and see where God takes us!”
Sample Report
Pricing
The EMT costs $500 per church. This includes a unique EMT survey link for each person you want to complete the survey and a one hour advisor meeting for the individual or team. Team EMT reports also include comparative graphs showing the points of alignment or misalignment between members of your team.
Please note that the $500 for the EMT includes:
A detailed report will be generated for the Church staff team to use for the data results and ministry insights.
An assessment report for each member of the Church staff team involved in children’s and youth ministry.
The two regional youth and children’s ministry advisors will review and complete a comparison analysis from the reports and will meet with the Church team to
debrief the report results and unpack particular areas of strength and weaknesses.
articulate clear principles and plans to address these strengths and weaknesses.
outline next steps for children’s and youth ministry in the short to long term.
provide a 1 page summary report of the meeting discussions, plans and next steps.
Taking It Further
Take full advantage of the EMT process through further training or coaching available with Youthworks Ministry Support.
Children’s and Youth Ministry Training
Youthworks Ministry Support offer a number of training options to equip and encourage those involved in ministry to youth and children to lead with skill and clarity. Training topics cover many of the areas of effective ministry which will solidify or strengthen your current ministry practice.Price: From $220
Coaching Lite
Youthworks Coaching Lite is a 10-week coaching program for children or youth ministers designed to build specific competency in one of the 7 Principles of Effective Ministry. The Coaching Lite program consists of five fortnightly meetings, leading towards the candidate presenting a short term deliverable reflective of the effectiveness principle of your choice.Price: $550
Coaching
Youthworks Coaching is a 12-month coaching program for children and youth ministers designed to grow the capacity, skills and wisdom of the candidate. The Coaching program supports the development, supervision and review of the candidates ministry plan including a comprehensive review of key development areas and a supervised reading plan across 10 monthly meetings. Candidates may also audit one of the four Youthworks College subjects on Children’s, Youth or Intergenerational Ministry.Price: $2000
Consultancy
Youthworks ministry consultancy provides is an opportunity for a comprehensive review of your church's children’s and youth ministry, with the aim of developing and strengthening the ministry support structures and the capacity of key staff. Your church will benefit from a more focused ministry strategy, and better equipped staff to grow your youth and children's ministry. The consultancy will also include leadership support for the senior minister delivered by the Centre for Ministry Development.
Price: $2000 (Children or Youth Ministry Consult) | $3000 (Children and Youth Ministry Consult)