Planning is key to any successful Young People’s Ministry
program. A lot of people think that you can just throw something together and
that that’s good enough, however, what I have found that the old adage is true
“if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Here are a few suggestions to get you
started on planning a programming/teaching calendar.
Consider Working in “Thirds” - break down your calendar into
categories. One example might be: 1) Christian Education; 2) Life Skills; 3)
Felt Need. By doing this you will balance your programming/teaching calendar so
that you do not focus on any one category too much.
Consider Series/Themes - if you’re leading a program or
teaching a Bible study or Small Group choose a series that you will follow for
3 to 6 weeks. A lot of research has been done that the ideal timeframe for a
series is no greater than 6 weeks. There are a few exceptions (confirmation
class, disciple Bible study, etc.) but for the most part determining
theme/series for a season of time is helpful. If you get really good at it you
can plan a whole year in advance.
The most important thing to remember about planning is not
to get lost in the plan. It is okay to get off schedule. The planning just
helps you kind of like a roadmap. It helps students, parents and other leaders
know where you are going so that they can plan their lives accordingly.
What do you think is the most important thing when it comes
to planning ?
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