(Cohort Report on Large Virtual Clubs)
In a season where so much has been postponed, disrupted, cancelled, and retooled, we want to give some good news! THE LARGE VIRTUAL CLUB PILOT WAS A SUCCESS!! With the success of the Young Life College and University National (US) virtual clubs, there has been tremendous interest from other mission leaders in getting their State, Division, Country all in one room and the 6 summaries below are the result.
Campaigners, Military students, Young Life, Capernaum, and Assigned Team Members were just some of the Global audiences that our cohort connected with a larger group then ever, and some students that would have never had the opportunity to be together otherwise. While so many have done creative things over the past year with all things "virtual," we have been reminded and encouraged through our Virtual Club Cohort of "every kid!" Six ministries took part in our cohort reaching thousands of students virtually. While the numbers were exciting, the diverse reach was even better. Our staff invested their time and energy to produce a high quality on-line experience to reach students all over the world! As we imagined the process, we mostly thought about the "how" and "why" to make it happen. In the end, we were reminded of the "who" that we pursue all over our world and the God that causes students to say after their virtual event...“I hope if I ever get to go to heaven that Jesus would call me daughter!”
Below is a simple list that gives and overview and link (when possible) of the six virtual clubs! Please feel free to reach out to the staff below to learn from them so you can do your own and reach more kids then ever!
VIRTUAL CLUB TITLE
ALL EAST CAMPAIGNERS
LENGTH /LINK
https://vimeo.com/500123742/2f7b7954cc (33:09)
AUDIENCE?/SETTING
High School Campaigner students. Available for the month of February - in groups and individual.
MESSAGE/THESIS
We’re all on a journey with Jesus – what is next for you?
STAFF CONTACT
Rick Beckwith: RBeckwith@sc.younglife.org
VIRTUAL CLUB TITLE
NORTHSTAR REGIONAL CAPERNAUM
LENGTH /LINK
Passcode: .WCzZb86 (90 minutes)
AUDIENCE?/SETTING
Capernaum students. Using Zoom Webinar
MESSAGE/THESIS
Many of the Capernaum clubs in our region are still virtual due to state and school restrictions. Although it’s not the same as meeting in person, our Capernaum students have loved joining friends and leaders on Zoom for club during the pandemic. We are offering this club as a way for students to expand their social circles and get to hear about Jesus, all at the same time!
STAFF CONTACT
Jamie Fendler: jamiefendler@gmail.com
VIRTUAL CLUB TITLE
YOUNG LIFE CLUB BEYOND
LENGTH /LINK
(Link not currently available)
HOW LARGE OF A AUDIENCE?/SETTING
Military Teens around the world. Live zoom call with kids from their homes (Europe in lockdown until March 14.)
MESSAGE/THESIS
John 5 – The man by the pool: Do you kinda feel like in your life....you are sort of not breathing or unresponsive?
Q. What are some ways you might “pick up your pallet” and walk?
Q. Do you feel “stuck” in something like the man by the pool?
STAFF CONTACT
Jodi Chesemore: jochesemore@mcym.younglife.org
VIRTUAL CLUB TITLE
GREATER NORTHEAST REGION HIGH SCHOOL
LENGTH /LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2QuM71wKh0&feature=youtu.be
AUDIENCE?/SETTING
High school students. February 1 - small groups and individual viewing
MESSAGE/THESIS
Winter/spring semester kick off! Our goal was to set leaders up with a person of Christ talk to help go deeper with kids in a season of isolation.
STAFF CONTACT
Shannon Burgoyne: shannonsburgoyne@gmail.com
VIRTUAL CLUB TITLE
YOUNG LIFE DEAF KIDS CLUB
LENGTH /LINK
Coming Soon!!
AUDIENCE?/SETTING
Deaf and Hard of hearing students
MESSAGE/ THESIS
Deaf and Hard of hearing communities already spend significant time in isolation and Covid-19 has exponentially heightened that challenge. We want to connect deaf communities around the mission and give them a sense of hope for community and vision for ministry.
STAFF CONTACT
Araya Williams: info@sonshineinterpreting.com
VIRTUAL CLUB TITLE
NATIONAL ASSIGNED TEAM ‘CHALK TALK’ VIDEO
LENGTH /LINK
60 minutes. https://vimeo.com/509022439/76696f5988
AUDIENCE?/SETTING
This 60 minutes isn’t just for YL Staff on a summer assignment; this is for EVERYONE who cares about Summer Camp.
MESSAGE/ THESIS
Assigned Teams can consider this day zero of their assignment and the first step toward preparing you for a Spirit led summer! You are made for this! Now let’s get trained for this!
STAFF CONTACT
Tank: kenbtank@gmail.com