About the Committee
Young Life Committee: A group of dedicated individuals committed to working behind the scenes to support, advocate, facilitate, guide and pray for their YL area, staff and leaders.
Effective committees are the lifeline for Young Life in the local area. YL begins in new areas because of adults — because of their love for the Lord, their love for lost kids in their community and their commitment to Young Life’s vision of reaching every kid, everywhere for Christ.
Member Commitments
Spiritual Commitment
- Personal commitment to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
- Member or regular attendee of a local church.
- Spend time with Jesus every day.
Practical Commitment
- 3-year commitment (Year 1: Orientation; Year 2: Active service; Year 3: Recruit your replacement)
- Attend monthly YL Committee meetings.
- Attend at least 1 WyldLife or Young Life Club per semester.
- Attend annual Committee retreat — generally a 1-day event.
- Lead or serve on a subcommittee.
- Help with yearly fundraisers.
- Annual financial commitment.
Executive Team Roles
- Chair: Develops and keeps the vision for Young Life moving forward as a representative to the community. Helps with recruitment, selection, and retention of Committee members — placing them in positions to utilize their talents.
- Associate Chair: Keeps records of Committee actions, including overseeing minutes at all Committee meetings, sending meeting announcements, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda, and assuring records are maintained.
Subcommittee Areas
Resource Development / Ministry Support
- Stewardship: Stewarding existing donors — Events (Heart & Soul, Golf, Team YL), Annual gifts (Call-a-thon, thank-you’s), Major gifts (stewardship events, personal follow-up)
- Engagement: Engaging new donors through qualification events, sponsorships, committee recruitment, and introducing YL to new people
Leadership Development / Spiritual Development
- Care: Caring for area staff and planning all area social events (all-area events twice a year, staff care)
Direct Ministry
- Ministry Development: Observation/evaluation of clubs and programs, recruitment for school communities and leaders, connections for new schools and parents