James Sabin gives some encouragement on how student ministry has thrived in the midst of a pandemic. James also gives some feedback from the implementation of some strategies around new family/student retention.
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Episode Notes
Church began with 250-300 in overall attendance, only a few teenagers engaged in youth ministryStarted with a partnership with FCAGrew to 120 active youthGroup-based modelPost COVID:
Created “Late-Night-Live” online experience for youth; whole family participatedCore families were the core watchers, but picked up new families as wellRegathering began; JH and HS gathered in main worship center on Sunday nightsStudent-led worship teamsSteady with 30-40 in attendance after regatheringStudent Retention:
First-time strategy… have youth invite and own giving a giftLots of swag and branded giveawaysIdeas: Starbucks gift card (first-time gift), t-shirts, stickers, etc.Student Ministry Online:
Creating online experience that matches the production quality of adultsFirst 15 minutes in-person is with groups, but online they wait for the large group time to startMake it viewable after Sunday night for those who can’t watchAction Items
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