It all started with a prayer!
The faithful, steady, and bold prayers of women--powerful and significant women in Gainesville, TX--have long been credited with Young Life’s inception. Our founder, Jim Rayburn was protected and prompted by prayer warriors as he went courageously to the school. This was the beginning of our mission. This was the beginning of Committees.
It’s not a stretch to say that from the start every healthy and growing ministry in Young Life has included a team of adults who own the local ministry as partners with YL Staff and volunteers. Together they lead the mission. At it’s best, this partnership tackles vision, funding, administrative tasks, and leadership development in tandem. It’s a missional community with the Area Staff and Committee at the helm.
As a way to bring focussed training and resourcing to this significant group, we are thrilled to announce Committee Academy.
Committee Academy is designed by Committee members, for Committee members. Today, a Committee is exceptionally more than a prayer team. It is a team of passionate, called, generous adults who align their skill and abilities with the needs of the Area or Region.
Very soon, you’ll have access to our newly designed website that will include a variety of resources and tools built to elevate and strengthen a local Committee. But, this effort is so much more than a website! Our team is available now to teach, consult, coach, direct, and lead any project that your Region or Area is interested in regarding Committees and Boards.
Please take 4 minutes and complete this quiz! Your results will help us understand what’s needed for your Committee or Board. As well, it will give you a glimpse of what’s to come… AND, you could win a great prize! By completing the quiz, you’ll be entered into a drawing for something special to be delivered to your door!
