Young Life Australia Internship (1 st Year) & Student Staff (1 st Year) Handbook

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1 Young Life Australia Internship (1 st Year) & Student Staff (1 st Year) Handbook W: P: National Resource Hub: PO Box 240 West Ryde NSW 1685

2 Table of Contents An Overview 3 Internship (1 st Year) & Student Staff (1 st Year) Job Description 4 Young Life Australia Training: Internship (1 st Year) & Student Staff (1 st Year) Training Overview 5 Elective Text List 6 Time Requirements, Costs & Reimbursements (Intern 1 st Year) 8 Time Requirements, Costs & Reimbursements (Student Staff) 9 Assignments with Reflections 10 Journal Reading Highlights 11 Swedish Bible Study Method Book of Romans Guide 12 Swedish Bible Study Template 13 Internship (1 st Year) & Student Staff (1 st Year) KPI s 14 2

3 Young Life Australia: Connecting with young people in their world Our Mission To build confidence, values and resilience in Australia s young people through significant relationships with adults who model the love of Jesus Christ. Our Vision To be the most influential model for positively impacting Australian high school young people for Christ with the resultant transformation of the wider community. An Overview Our Internship (1 st Year) Program provides you with the opportunity to: Complete a Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (10433NAT*). Choose 3 from 5 electives in agreement with your supervisor that upon completion can qualify you for future specialisations, two of which make you eligible for School Chaplaincy as per Commonwealth Legislation. Complete Young Life Foundations of Ministry and Young Life Australia Internal Training. Work towards becoming a qualified Young Life Field Staff Worker. Young Life Australia Interns are enrolled with Australian College of Ministries; and Young Life supports you by being a network organization of ACOM. ACOM is a NVR Registered Training Organisation (#90965). Click here for more information on being an ACOM Vocational Education student. Our Student Staff (1 st Year) Program is aimed at those are currently completing a tertiary or VET qualification separate to and independent of their work with Young Life. It provides you with the opportunity to: Complete Young Life Foundations of Ministry and Young Life Australia Internal Training. Work towards becoming a qualified Young Life Field Staff Worker. Abide, is Young Life Australia s Residential Year of Training and Discipleship. It includes the Intern (1 st Year) / Student Staff (1 st Year) Training as a component of the overall program. For further information go to the Abide website. 3

4 Internship (1 st Year) & Student Staff (1 st Year) Job Description Core business responsibilities 1. Leadership, Management, Planning & Finances Main Tasks Be an active participant in developing a ministry plan for a local club that includes events, training, camping, clubs and schools in partnership with the Area Manager / Field Staff. Develop your leadership skills in preparation to lead a team of volunteers in your 2 nd year. Manage donor care and seek new donors to support your budget and the area budget using TDS model. 2. Staff, volunteers & teams 3. Schools, Contact Work, Club & Campaigners (Small / Discipleship Groups) Organise training of volunteers in local area in conjunction with the Area Manager. Lead volunteers using the Bible as the key teaching tool. Attend staff meetings, volunteer leaders meetings & camps as required. Make regular contact with young people in the school and assist other volunteers to do so. Assist the Area Manager in communication with school officials. Attend club regularly and take on key areas of responsibility. Run a regular discipleship group with a core group of young people you are working with. 4. Camping 5. Church Assist your local area in recruiting and fundraising for young people to attend camp. Assist with recruiting Work Crew and Summer Staff roles for Summer Camp. Accept your role on Summer Camp as assigned by your local Area Manager. Attend local camping activities. Attend a local church regularly and be involved in combined church activities as appropriate. Communicate with your church about your involvement in Young Life and how they can support you. 4

5 Young Life Australia Training: Internship (1 st Year) & Student Staff (1 st Year) Training Overview 1. Read four assigned texts: The Master Plan of Evangelism Dr RE Coleman Back to the Basics of Young Life John Miller One Gospel Foundation Text (chosen from the list below) One Elective Text (chosen from the included list) Gospel Foundations: Knowing God JI Packer The Heart of the Gospel Dr RE Coleman Basic Christianity John Stott According to Plan Graham Goldworthy The Case for Christ Lee Strobel Romans (with Swedish Method study) 2. Journaling Completing journal entries about your chosen texts. 3. Assignments Completing four of the assignments from the included list 4. Navigators Scripture Memory The Topical Memory System (TMS) 1 was developed by The Navigators as a simple, easy-to-use system to help believers memorize key verses that point to basic truths and important instruction. 5. Spirituality of Fundraising (Henri Nouwen) An article 2 that helps us think about the way we look after, minister to and approach our donors. 6. Young Life Australia s Volunteer Foundations Online Training is to be completed prior to or during the year

6 Elective Text List Young Life Texts Letters to a Young Life Leader Bob Mitchell Rayburn Diaries Jim Rayburn (Author) & Kit Sublett (Editor) Dance Children Dance Jim Rayburn III Gospel Foundations Knowing God JI Packer The Heart of the Gospel Dr RE Coleman Basic Christianity John Stott According to Plan Graham Goldworthy The Case for Christ Lee Strobel Romans (with Swedish Method study) Theology 18 Words: The Most Important Words You Will Ever Know JI Paker Concise Theology JI Paker Systematic theology Wayne Grudem Doctrine Mark Driscoll The NIV Bible Dictionary Evangelism Bloodlines John Piper Unreached Tim Chester Out of the Saltshaker Rebecca Manley Pippert Blue Like Jazz Donald Miller Promoting the Gospel John Dickson The Vertical Self Mark Sayers Movements that Change the World Steve Addison The Road to Missional Michael Frost Apologetics Mere Christianity CS Lewis The Case for Christ Lee Strobel How Long O Lord DA Carson God s Undertaker John Lennox Is God Anti-Gay Sam Allberry Leadership The Way of the Shepherd Kevin Lenman Getting Together: A Guide for Good Groups Emory Griffin Christian Outdoor Leadership Ashley Denton Dangerous Calling Paul Tripp Spiritual Leadership J Oswald Sanders Growing Leaders James Lawrence 6

7 Discipleship Fruit that will last Tim Hawkins Multiply Francis Chan The Complete Book of Discipleship Bill Hull Spiritual Discipline Kneeling with Giants Gary Hansen Intercessory Prayer Dutch Sheets Prayer Richard Foster Celebration of Discipline Richard Foster Pastoral Care Wounded Healer Henri Nouwen Soul Keeping Howard Baker Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work Eugene Peterson Abide in Christ Andrew Murray Working the Angles Eugene Peterson Under the Unpredictable Plant Eugene Peterson Christian Living Radical David Platt The Freedom of Self-Forgiveness Tim Keller The Prodigal God Tim Keller Love Does Bob Goff Integrity Henry Cloud Found in Him Elyse Fitzpatrick Australian Aboriginal Ministry One Blood. 200 Years of Aboriginal Encounter with Christianity: A Story Of Hope John Harris We Wish We d Done More. Ninety Years of CMS and Aboriginal Issues in North Australia John Harris Biographies Kisses from Katie Katie Davis The Heavenly Man Brother Yun Chasing the Dragon Jackie Pullinger Intercessor Reece Howells The Hiding Place Corrie Ten Boom No Compromise Keith Green Time Management Getting Things Done David Allen 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen Covey 7

8 Time Requirements, Costs & Reimbursements (Intern 1 st Year) Intern: 2 day (minimum time commitment) Costs: Expenses may change this is an estimation only. Camping / Local Activities Local Activities (at approx. $50 / term) $200 Summer Camp $500 Training Staff Retreat $300 Volunteer Leaders Retreat (Regional) $250 ACOM Course (Cert IV) $3,500 Resources Purchasing of required reading books $100 Miscellaneous Support Costs (including supervision & national support) $2,550 Total (Interns) $7,400 Each member of the Young Life Australia Staff is required to raise their own financial support. For many, this is a daunting process, however both local area and National support is provided to assist you to engage donors and to raise finances. Payment of $100 / week is given, when the financial support is raised. Financial support may also be raised to cover the costs listed above any donation given is tax deductible. Costs must be covered before wages are commenced being paid. It is recommended that if you are interested in doing an Internship or joining Student Staff with us, that you begin conversations with your local supervisor at least 6 months prior to commencing the year to enable you to begin to raise financial support for your year. Essentially, you are required to raise $12,600 over a 12 month time period to cover all costs and to be paid your weekly wage. If you would like to complete the intern year in a volunteer capacity, you are welcome to do so, however costs outlined above must be covered by you and / or your donors. 8

9 Time Requirements, Costs & Reimbursements (Student Staff) Student Staff: 1 day (minimum time commitment) Costs: Expenses may change this is an estimation only. Camping / Local Activities Local Activities (at approx. $50 / term) $200 Summer Camp $500 Training Volunteer Leaders Retreat (Regional) $250 Resources Purchasing of required reading books $100 Miscellaneous Support Costs (including supervision & national support) $1,600 Total (Student Staff) $2,650 Each member of the Young Life Australia Staff is required to raise their own financial support. For many, this is a daunting process, however both local area and National support is provided to assist you to engage donors and to raise finances. Payment of $100 / week is given, when the financial support is raised. Financial support may also be raised to cover the costs listed above any donation given is tax deductible. Costs must be covered before wages are commenced being paid. It is recommended that if you are interested in doing an Internship or joining Student Staff with us, that you begin conversations with your local supervisor at least 6 months prior to commencing the year to enable you to begin to raise financial support for your year. Essentially, you are required to raise around $7,850 over a 12 month time period to cover all costs and to be paid your weekly wage. If you would like to complete the intern year in a volunteer capacity, you are welcome to do so, however costs outlined above must be covered by you and / or your donors. 9

10 Assignments with Reflections Choose 4 from the following options to complete throughout the year as agreed upon with your supervisor. Each response is to be minimum 1 page. 1. Write a reflection about your previous youth ministry experience. 2. Write the gospel in 1 page using no Christianese vernacular as if you were speaking to young people who know very little about Jesus. 3. Visit a church of a different denomination for one of their church service and write about your experience, including your knowledge of what opportunities existed for youth ministry within that church community. 4. Write a reflection on what God s personal calling in a Christian s life means. 5. Visit a different youth ministry in town and write a reflection on your experience. 6. Write a reflection on your own adolescence. 7. Visit the local Young Life committee and reflect on that experience. 8. Write a reflection on what spiritual gifts are. 10

11 Journal Reading Highlights For each book you read, use the following as a guide to complete each week. Be prepared to show one entry from the week to your supervisor. Book Title: Date: 1. List the pages you have read this week: 2. What have been the standout points for you from this reading? 3. What reactions did you have to the readings? 4. In what ways does this reading challenge aspects of your current life and ministry practice? 5. What might you do differently because of the insight you have gained? 6. What resources or assistance will you need to implement your ideas and what questions might you have for your supervisor or team you serve with? 11

12 Swedish Bible Study Method Book of Romans Guide Begin your time praying and asking God to reveal Himself to you through His word. Fill in the journal guide (below) each day, and be prepared to show one entry from the week to your supervisor. The following is a guide only to help you read Romans over a 10 week time period. Week 1 Romans Ch 1 & 2 Week 2 Romans Ch 3 & 4 Week 3 Romans Ch 5 & 6 Week 4 Romans Ch 7 & 8 Week 5 Romans Ch 9:1-29 Week 6 Romans Ch 9:30-10:21 Week 7 Romans Ch 11 Week 8 Romans Ch 12 & 13 Week 9 Romans Ch 14 15:13 Week 10 Romans Ch 15:14 16 The Light Bulb what stands out or shines from the passage to you? What draws your attention? What questions do you have from the passage? Questions that you would like to ask of The Lord? Of Paul? Is there anything difficult to understand from the passage? Are there any questions that would be helpful to discuss further with your supervisor / mentor / minister / friends? What is a personal application you can take from the passage? What does it look like to implement the application? Write down the name of someone (a friend / family member / YL team member / YL kid ) that would benefit from hearing what you ve learnt from this passage. 12

13 Swedish Bible Study Template Passage: 13

14 Internship (1 st Year) & Student Staff (1 st Year) KPI s Your supervisor should review your KPI (Key Performance Indicators) four times throughout the year with you. This is an opportunity for you to receive feedback on how you are going, as well as to discuss any issues or difficulties you are facing with your supervisor. Name: Date of Review: Core business responsibilities 1. Leadership, Management, Planning & Finances 2. Staff, volunteers & teams Main Tasks Be an active participant in developing a ministry plan for a local club that includes events, training, camping, clubs and schools in partnership with the area manager / field staff. Develop your leadership skills in preparation to lead a team of volunteers in your 2 nd year. Manage donor care and seek new donors to support your budget and the area budget using TDS model. Organise training of volunteers in local area in conjunction with area manager. Lead volunteers using the Bible as the key teaching tool. Attend staff meetings, volunteer leaders meetings & staff training as required. KPI s for Review What are you doing to develop your leadership skills ready to lead a team? How have you worked towards increasing the donor base for the area? Are donors adequately cared for and communicated with? How are the staff and volunteers supervised, communicated with and cared for? How many leaders attended suitable training activities? What training events did you attend? 14

15 Are you doing and assisting other volunteers to make contact with young people? 3. Schools, Contact Work, Club & Campaigners (Discipleship Groups) Make regular contact with young people in the school and assist other volunteers to do so. Assist Area Manager in communication with school officials. Attend club regularly and take on key areas of responsibility. Run a regular discipleship group with a core group of young people you are working with. How have you assisted the Area Manager in their communication with your local school s officials? How regular has your Club attendance been? How have you participated in Club? Are you regularly meeting with a group of young people to run a Campaigners Group? How many kids are you in regular contact with? How many kids names do you know? 4. Camping 5. Church Assist your local area in recruiting and fundraising for young people to attend camp. Assist with recruiting Work Crew and Summer Staff roles for summer camp. Accept your role on summer camp as assigned by your local area manager. Attend local camping activities. Attend a local church regularly and be involved in combined church activities as appropriate. Communicate with your church about your involvement in Young Life and how they can support you. Which kids are you praying to attend Summer Camp this coming January? Who have you invited to attend summer camp in a volunteer role capacity? What specific Summer Camp role did you fulfil? What local camping activities have you participated in? Do you regularly attend church? How often do you communicate with your church about your role and the local mission of Young Life? 15