GROUNDBREAKERS 2011-2013Baptist Convention of SA Youth Department

BCSA YOUTH DEPARTMENT

WHO ARE WE ??

THE PUPORSE OF OUR EXISTENCE??

Where do we fit in?

KNOWN STRUCTURES/ ORGANIZATIONS

BCSA YOUTH??

I CAN FOUNDATION

ANC YOUTH LEGUE

LOVE LIFE

NYDA

Re-defining our existence

GROUNDBREAKERSA young generation that is spiritually, socially and economically alive in Christ.

OBJECTIVES:

• Spiritual Alignment

• Leadership Development • Market Place Awareness

• Networking/ Communications 

Active regions.

MPUMALANGA

CENTRAL

CAPRICON

SOUTH

Partially active regions.

NORTH WESTGREAT NORTHNORTHERN CAPEFREE STATE

Non-active regions.

KZNE. CAPEW.CAPE

Our three pillars...

Brother’s keeper- Covenant Jonathan  Presidential Tour- advisors

Spy Mission Caleb – consultancy

READYNESS FOR STRATEGIC EVISIONINGExecutive officers

NEC Members

Board of Advisors X4

Consultants X2 / Region

Legal Board X2

Financial Board

Communications office

WHY INVOLVE THESE PEOPLE? To secure the support of the em-powered leadership (They must support/ be part of the process)

•Their presence generates congregational trust in the process.

•They represent the “perceived voice” of the youth/ church.

• They are leaders who influence others.

• They gain ownership of the process.

• They gain a sense of unity by working together.

•Tells the congregation that people other than the Executive are involved in the process (not just the exec idea).

• They best know the congregation -its strengths, weaknesses, traditions, etc.

WHY CONSIDER USING A CONSULTANTS? – spy mission•A consultant will provide you with the knowledge you need to turn your situation around. (Regions that are currently not active)

• A consultant will save us time and money.

• People will listen to a consultant (not viewed as politically involved).

• A consultant provides a fresh, objective viewpoint.

Set the course!!!•Branding

1.Facelift the BCSA website

•More space for youth on the site•Identify people who are in the media industry•Identify website a website designer (Kurhula / Shumba – go on tender, i.e they need to submit their proposals)

1.T-shirts

•Wear during events•Identify a designer

1.Banners2.Facebook3.Engrave our name on cups, wrist bands etc4.Utilize resources during missions

Conclusion...We dream of a church. . .

Where the Gospel is the underlying theme; where grace is accepted and extended; where the salvation of souls is the norm, not the exception; where love for people springs from love for God; where joy permeates the air; where people are one in spirit; where service is considered a privilege not a burden.… where people find real help, experience real change and discover real answers; where marriages are healed and parents’ hearts are turned toward their children; where destructive lifestyles, habits, addictions and compulsions are forever jettisoned; where wasted lives are retrieved and new beginnings launched. Where God’s Word is exalted in authority, studied with expectation, taught with relevance, heard with anticipation, and obeyed with passion; where the preaching is encouraging, positive and practical.… where prayer is the under-girding and engulfing medium for all we do and for every initiative we take.… where people are free to attempt great things for God; where taking risks for his kingdom is an exalted virtue; where people have nothing to prove and therefore nothing to lose; where creativity and innovation are honored, not feared; where all kinds of people serve God in diverse ways with mutual love, encouragement, respect, and unity.… where people’s hearts beat for God’s work around the world; where impact is made on lives across the street and around the world; where short-term workers regularly go out to minister internationally and return with a world perspective.

QUESTIONS?